iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

📝 REGISTER NOW! Join us on 20 November in Brussels and online for our annual Policy Conference! We will look at #Roma access to quality, inclusive #education & the implementation of the EU + national Roma frameworks. 👁️‍🗨️ Agenda & registration: ergonetwork.org/2025/10/annu... #ERGOConference2025

000

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

📢 On the International Day for the Eradication of #Poverty we launch our contribution to the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy. Roma poverty is not an individual failure but the result of systemic antigypsyism & economic injustice. The EU must act decisively! 👁️ Read more here: tinyurl.com/ERGOPoverty

000

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

On 4 June, the European Commission published the Spring Package, comprising the 27 Country Reports, 27 Country-Specific Recommendations, and the accompanying Communication, in the framework of the 2025 #EuropeanSemester. 👁‍🗨Read our analysis of what it means for #Roma: ergonetwork.org/wp-content/u...

001

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

🙌Welcome Cheyenne! 🎉The ERGO Network Secretariat team is growing! A new European Solidarity Corps volunteer, Cheyenne Wijts from Netherlands, joined us in Brussels. Here is more about Cheyenne in her own words: ergonetwork.org/2025/09/welc... #internship #teamwork

010

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

This petition reflects the daily realities of Roma and many others facing exclusion. Their voices must be heard. 📨 Together with partners, we delivered this call to the European Commission: ❌ Don’t withdraw the Anti-Discrimination Directive

000

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

In Europe’s digital era, having a device and internet connection isn’t enough. Digital citizenship means being recognised, represented, and safe online. Mustafa Jakupov’s latest article reveals how Roma communities are still left out of digital space Read more - ergonetwork.org/2025/08/are-...

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Welcome Anne-Françoise! We’re happy to welcome Anne-Françoise Massotte to the ERGO Network Secretariat as our new Finance Manager. Read about Anne-Françoise, in her own words: ergonetwork.org/2025/07/welc...

000

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

📅 All applicants will be informed about the results in September. 🔜 New calls will open in early 2026. #ROVA

000

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

🎉 ROVA Applications Closed — Thank You! Yesterday was the deadline for our ROVA calls for proposals and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who applied. 📬 We received 327 proposals 🌍 From Roma and pro-Roma CSOs in 21 EU Member States 🟣 75 projects will be selected for funding

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

This history isn’t over. Antigypsyism didn’t end in 1945.  It’s still here in our schools, in our streets, in our systems. We remember to resist. We honour the dead by fighting for the living. We are turning memory into justice.

010

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

2 August is Roma Holocaust Memorial Day.  On this night in 1944, 2,897 Roma children, women, men were murdered in Auschwitz. They were meant to be forgotten. But we remember.

120

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

CALL FOR NATIONAL FOCAL POINTS 📅 Deadline: 30 August 2025 (CET) 🌍 Countries: Croatia, France, Hungary, Ireland, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine Read more: ergonetwork.org/2025/08/ergo...

001

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Whether you're fighting antigypsyism, empowering youth, or defending housing rights — your work counts. And it should be funded. 💶 Only 1 week left to apply for ROVA grants: 🟣 Up to €20,000 for Roma inclusion work across Europe 🟣 Up to €30,000 for NGOs in 🇭🇺 🇧🇬 🇷🇴 🇪🇸 🇨🇿 🇸🇰

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

When decisions that shape our lives are made without us, it’s easy to feel powerless and unheard.  🎉 BUT today, we celebrate Petre-Florin Manole 🎉 Recently, he has been appointed as Romania’s new Minister of Labour — a huge moment for Roma political inclusion.

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Over the past weeks we shared daily Snapshots from our series #Roma and the European Pillar of #SocialRights to raise awareness of Roma concerns in the run-up to the Second #SocialPillar Action Plan. Missed one? Want to read them all? Click ergonetwork.org/2025/07/roma... #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR

010

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Check out the final Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! The Roma face major barriers to essential services due to poverty, poor infrastructure, lack of documents, #antigypsyism, and increased privatisation of public services. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! Many Roma live in homelessness, or in substandard housing in segregated settlements, while #antigypsyism, poverty, and forced evictions prevent access to decent living. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Whether you're fighting antigypsyism, empowering youth, or defending housing rights — your work counts. And it should be funded. 💶 Only 2 weeks left to apply for ROVA grants: 🟣 Up to €20,000 for Roma inclusion work across Europe 🟣 Up to €30,000 for NGOs in 🇭🇺 🇧🇬 🇷🇴 🇪🇸 🇨🇿 🇸🇰

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! Poverty, #antigypsyism, and exclusion from services lead to systemic health inequalities, impacting Roma life expectancy, disabilities, and reproductive and mental health. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! Older #Roma face stark health and income inequalities, on the backdrop of minimal pension entitlements, limited access to healthcare, and intersectional discrimination. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! Access to adequate income support is a key prerequisite for combatting Roma poverty (80%+), but take-up is impeded by stigma, complex requirements, and low benefit levels. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! 1 in 3 Roma children faces poverty and #antigypsyism, undermining their development from the earliest years, and impeding their access to education, healthcare, housing. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! Too many Roma in precarious jobs, but too few in trade unions, which means that their specific concerns (ethnic pay gap, #antigypsyism) are overlooked in social dialogue. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! No poor jobs for poor people! Roma workers deserve quality and sustainble employment, good pay and working conditions, access to training, and non-discrimination at work. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR

200

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! Active labour market policies must provide the right kind of support towards quality and sustainable jobs to Roma workers, who face complex barriers in accessing work. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR

200

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! Ending #antigypsyism is a European imperative, requiring urgent political will, legal reform, and full recognition of Roma history, culture, identity, and rights. #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Check out today’s Snapshot in our series on #Roma inclusion and the European Pillar of #SocialRights! Today, we shine a light on Roma women across Europe, who face systemic, intersectional discrimination. From care work to paid work to rights and justice, we stand with them! #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR

120

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

In the run-up to the Second Action Plan of the #SocialPillar, we are launching today our series of Snapshots on #Roma inclusion and its 20 principles! Check out the first one: how to ensure equal opportunities to quality and inclusive #education and #training for the Roma? #SocialPillar4Roma #EPSR

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Did you know that your voice matters in Brussels? Your insights can help shape EU policy and funding for Roma communities.

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

🎉Today, we celebrate Ina Majko 🎉 She is Albania’s first Roma Deputy Minister. This is a huge moment for Roma inclusion. 🤝At ERGO Network, we are so happy to hear this news.🤝 We stand with Roma voices in every corner of Europe. Congratulations, Ina Majko.

000

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

How can civil society make our collective voice known on the matters that affect citizens the most across the EU? Find out now: civilsocietyeurope.eu/wp-content/u... We’re proud to present our ‘Civil Society State of the Union 2025’ report! #StateOfTheUnion #CSSOTEU @eucivilsociety.bsky.social

010

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

One in four children in Europe faces poverty We urge EU leaders to act 📬 Read our letter to von der Leyen, Metsola & Costa 👉 ergonetwork.org/2025/06/one-... #ChildGuarantee #MFF #SocialEurope #EndChildPoverty#EndChildPoverty #SocialEurope #ChildGuarantee #HumanRights #EU2029

110

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

🚨 Final call for future ambassadors! Apply by 26 June to be a Youth Ambassador of the Decade against Antigypsyism. 📍 Budapest, Sept 2025 💸 All costs covered 🙌 Roma & non-Roma youth (18–30)

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

During No Hate Speech Week in Strasbourg, Mihai Oancea shared important insights on the impact of hate speech on the mental health and social life of young Roma people.

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

📢 Call for Expert – Civil Society Toolbox on Countering Antigypsyism We’re developing a practical, rights-based toolbox to support Roma civil society across Europe. Help us: – Build positive narratives – Counter antigypsyist discourse – Share powerful Roma history

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

💶FUNDING FOR (PRO-)ROMA NGOs! 📢We are currently accepting applications for grants of up to 25,000€ under the EU-funded ROVA project. 💼 Are you from a national Roma coalition in the EU, or from a (pro-) Roma NGO in an EU Member State other than BG, RO, HU, CZ, SK, or ES?

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

📣 Help shape Roma inclusion policies across Europe! Take our survey on how the EU Roma Strategic Framework (2020–2030) is working in your country.

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

At #EUSEW2025, our board members raised a key point: “For many Roma, the question isn’t how to save energy — it’s whether they’ll sleep inside or outside this winter.” Green policies must meet real needs. In rural areas, wood is survival, not a luxury. #HousingJustice @feantsa.bsky.social

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

ERGO’s rebrand was a values exercise: participatory, reflective, and grounded in our mission. From finding the right agency to involving staff and board, we built it with care.

000

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

We just launched our new brand — but this isn’t just a design story. Swipe through our first behind-the-scenes post. More to come in the weeks ahead. #ERGONetworkrebrand #RomaInclusion #VisualIdentity #NGObranding

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Apply by 26 June 2025!  – Future Youth Ambassadors! 🟣 Youth Ambassadors of the Decade against Antigypsyism 📍 Budapest, 21–28 Sept 2025

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

🎯 New call for Roma civil society! ROVA – Roma Civil Society Organisations Promoting EU Values – is now open. 💶 Grants up to €30,000 📚 Capacity-building included 🗓 Deadline: 5 August 2025 🌍 www.rovaproject.org #RomaInclusion #ROVAproject #CivilSociety #EUValues

000

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

📣 CALL is still OPEN– Future Youth Ambassadors! 🟣 Youth Ambassadors of the Decade against Antigypsyism 📍 Budapest, 21–28 Sept 2025 📝 Apply by 6 June 2025

110

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

✨ We’ve rebranded — but we’re still ERGO Network! Our new logo is minimalist and bold, and our patterns and colours are inspired by Roma traditions and reimagined for today: bold, inclusive, and deeply human.

110

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

📣 CALL is still OPEN– Future Youth Ambassadors! 🟣 Youth Ambassadors of the Decade against Antigypsyism 📍 Budapest, 21–28 Sept 2025 📝 Apply by 6 June 2025

100

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

🚨 200+ Roma evicted from Zaharna Fabrika, Sofia — despite a European Court ruling. Families now live in tents, with no support. This is systemic antigypsyism in action. Read more: ergonetwork.org/2025/05/forc...

012

ERGO Network @ergonetwork.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

📣 CALL is still OPEN– Future Youth Ambassadors! 🟣 Youth Ambassadors of the Decade against Antigypsyism 📍 Budapest, 21–28 Sept 2025 📝 Apply by 6 June 2025

100