Ljubljana / Brisel / Beograd, 1. novembar 2025. – Predstavnici romskih organizacija, političkih partija i pokreta iz Evrope i Balkana uputili su zajedničko javno saopštenje povodom tragičnog događaja u Sloveniji, izražavajući saučešće porodici nastradalog i odlučno osuđujući svaki oblik nasilja, kao i talas govora mržnje usmeren protiv Roma.
U obraćanju slovenačkoj i međunarodnoj javnosti potpisnici poručuju da „tragedija jednog čoveka ne sme postati povod za kolektivnu osudu čitavog naroda“, upozoravajući da porast antiromskih poruka i poziva na nasilje predstavlja ozbiljnu pretnju ljudskim pravima, demokratiji i društvenoj stabilnosti.
„Pravda mora biti individualna, a ne kolektivna. Govor mržnje i generalizacije ne donose pravdu – one samo šire strah i podele“, navodi se u saopštenju. „Napad na Rome danas je napad na temeljne vrednosti Evrope – jednakost, humanost i poštovanje ljudskog dostojanstva.“
Organizacije su podsetile da Romi u Sloveniji žive vekovima, rame uz rame sa većinskim stanovništvom, kao deo istorije, kulture i svakodnevice te zemlje. Pozvali su građane Slovenije da sačuvaju mir, dostojanstvo i razumevanje, ne dozvoljavajući da tuga preraste u mržnju, a sve romske zajednice širom Evrope da ostanu smirene, dostojanstvene i da veruju u pravo i evropske vrednosti.
„Mi nismo problem – mi smo deo rešenja“, poručuju predstavnici romskih organizacija.
U saopštenju se navodi i da je zvanični protestni memorandum već upućen Evropskoj komisiji, Evropskom parlamentu, Savetу Evrope, OEBS-u i Vladi Republike Slovenije, sa zahtevom za institucionalnu reakciju, zaštitu romskih građana i sprečavanje širenja kolektivne mržnje.
Potpisnici su takođe uputili apel slovenačkim medijima da postupaju profesionalno i odgovorno, ne podstičući podele, već da budu most razumevanja i mira.
„Naša poruka je poruka nade i dijaloga. Tragedija jednog života ne sme postati tragedija čitavog naroda. Pravda i mir moraju ostati naš zajednički put,“ zaključuje se u saopštenju.
Deklaraciju su potpisale brojne romske organizacije i mreže iz Slovenije, Srbije, Hrvatske i drugih evropskih zemalja, među kojima su:
European Roma Organisation, Romska federacija „Kali Sara“ (Hrvatska), Roma European Union (REU) JEKHIPE, Demokratska unija Roma, Romska unija Jugoslavije u dijaspori (URYD), Romska unija Srbije, Državna mreža Sintija i Roma protiv antiromizma, Centar za romsku integraciju, Romska organizacija ZORALIPE (Snaga), ROMinfomedia, Inicijativa za održivi razvoj Roma, Romska obnova saradnja i alternativa (ROSA), Krovna organizacija romske zajednice Slovenije, YUROM centar, AMARO DROM (Naš put), Leskovačke Romkinje, Nacionalna asocijacija romskih novinara i Romska organizacija „LOKHAR E DUKH“.
Zoran Saitović
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Roma Organizations Across Europe Appeal for Calm and Condemn Hate Speech Following Tragedy in Slovenia
Ljubljana / Brussels / Belgrade, November 1, 2025 – Representatives of Roma organizations, political parties, and movements from across Europe and the Balkans have issued a joint public statement expressing condolences to the family of the victim of the recent tragedy in Slovenia, while firmly condemning all forms of violence and the wave of hate speech directed against Roma citizens.
In their address to Slovenian and international media, the signatories emphasized that “the tragedy of an individual must not become a pretext for collective condemnation of an entire people.” They warned that rising anti-Roma rhetoric and public calls for violence pose a serious threat to human rights, democracy, and social stability.
“Justice must be individual, not collective. Hate speech and generalizations do not bring justice — they only spread fear and division,” the statement reads. “An attack on Roma today is an attack on the fundamental values of Europe — equality, humanity, and respect for human dignity.”
Roma organizations reminded the public that Roma have lived in Slovenia for centuries, as part of the country’s social and cultural fabric, contributing to its development and diversity. They called upon citizens of Slovenia to preserve peace and empathy, not allowing grief to turn into hatred, and urged all Roma communities across Europe to remain calm and dignified, trusting in the rule of law and European institutions.
“We are not the problem — we are part of the solution,” the declaration emphasizes.
The joint statement also confirms that a formal protest memorandum has been submitted to the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, the OSCE, and the Government of Slovenia, demanding urgent institutional action, protection of Roma citizens, and prevention of the spread of collective hatred.
The signatories have appealed to Slovenian media to act professionally and responsibly, avoiding sensationalism and narratives that stigmatize entire communities.
“Our message is one of hope and dialogue. The tragedy of one life must not become the tragedy of an entire people. Justice and peace must remain our common path,” concludes the statement.
The declaration was signed by numerous Roma organizations and networks from Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia, and other European countries, including:
European Roma Organisation, Roma Federation “Kali Sara” (Croatia), Roma European Union (REU) JEKHIPE, Democratic Union of Roma, Roma Union of Yugoslavia in Diaspora (URYD), Roma Union of Serbia, State Network of Sinti and Roma Against Anti-Gypsyism, Roma Integration Center, Roma Organisation ZORALIPE (Power), ROMinfomedia, Roma Sustainable Development Initiative, The Roma Renewal of the Cooperation and Alternative (ROSA), Association of the Roma Community of Slovenia Umbrella, YUROM Center, AMARO DROM (Our Way), Leskovac Roma Women, National Association of Roma Journalists, and Roma Organisation “LOKHAR E DUKH”.
Zoran Saitović
