ANTI-DEFAMATION, Major Group
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ANTI-DEFAMATION (formerly IRADL, International Romani Anti Defamation League) respectfully advocates human rights for Roma across the globe by identifying abuses and redirecting offenders with relevant Khetanes resources.
Proposed projects:
a. Collaborates with all MAJOR GROUPS to maintain current menu of Khetanes resources to present as needed to members, the public, even offenders;
b. Gathers and shares with members best practices and research for conflict resolution and non-violent communication;
c. Identifies current human rights abuses (e.g. MBFGW, American Gypsies, column Zsolt Bayer) and applies non-violent communication to confront the offenders.
COORDINATORS: Ciuin Ferrin, Valery Novoselsky, Tina Carr, Annemarie Schoene, Els de Groen, Viola Hinz-Hassan Pour Razavi
Members: 50
Latest Activity: Jun 17, 2016
Discussion Forum
United Methodist Women Church Study
Started by Ciuin Ferrin. Last reply by Kristina Burbank Jul 15, 2014. 1 Reply 1 Like
Dear All, The United Methodist Women of the United Methodist church are involved in a two year study of the condition of the Romani with an emphasis on Eastern Europe. They are putting a great deal of effort and funding into building churches and…Continue
DOSTA! 8 April International Romani Day
Started by Qristina Zavačková Cummings. Last reply by Glenda Bailey-Mershon Mar 8, 2013. 2 Replies 2 Likes
CALL TO ACTION FOR INTERNATIONAL ROMA DAY!TELL HUNGARY “DOSTA!”F.R.E.E. The Foundation for Romani Education and EqualityClick on the link for…Continue
Pre-launch of RomaReact.org – mapping online platform challenging stereotypes and prejudices Roma people face in today´s Europe
Started by Gabriela Hrabanova. Last reply by Stoimen Oct 26, 2012. 1 Reply 1 Like
ERGO Network pre-launched unique website RomaReact.org at the occasion of the Day of Europe on May 9, 2012. RomaReact.org is an interactive multimedia mapping platform building a global online community seeking social change and justice by engaging…Continue
French Socialist Party presidential candidate calls for internment camps for the Roma
Started by Qristina Zavačková Cummings. Last reply by Hans Wahler May 10, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
In a February 12 interview on Canal Plus TV, François Hollande, Socialist Party candidate for president in the upcoming elections, proposed as a “solution” to the presence in France of Roma European Union (EU) citizens “the creation of camps … to…Continue
Tags: racism, Roma, France, anti-ziganism
Comment Wall
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Comment by Glenda Bailey-Mershon on July 29, 2012 at 18:33
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Hi, All,
At Viola's request, I have posted above my letter to National Geographic. Above that is the link to the Romanizor Letter Writing Campaign page, where it also appears and where you can also leave comments.
I would love help compiling the list of films National GEO could use instead of American Gypsies. I need the list separated into Romani and non-Romani filmmakers, as the point is to indicate that they should let the community speak for itself through our filmmakers, but they also can find non-Romani filmmakers who have deeper ties to the community and therefor more insight into it than does the Karate Kid! I can't think of a better group to compile that list than Khetanes.
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And thanks, Mona. I'd like to make this the basis for a bigger OpEd piece, and I'd like to quote from you and also Gwendolyn Albert's excellent piece. I will contact you when I get a draft, for your approval.
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Comment by Viola Hinz-Hassan Pour Razavi on July 29, 2012 at 18:57
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Thank you both, Mona and Glenda!!!!
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Comment by Ciuin Ferrin on July 29, 2012 at 19:16
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Brava on the letter, Glenda! Very well said! Mona, your article was right on point! Brava to you as well! I think Mona should send a copy of her piece to Nat Geo too. OPES also has a letter out, so perhaps if they see several different organizations with similar though different letters it may get their attention.
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Good ideas, Ciuin! I think it might have a bigger impact that way.
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Comment by Stoimen on July 29, 2012 at 22:27
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Happy, "just" sincerely happy to see you stand up and fight back!
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Comment by Mona Nicoara on July 29, 2012 at 22:53
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I'm very sure NatGeo knows of the Guardian piece - I spotted several instances of astroturfing in the commnents, they're using the same talking points. Might need to be more strategic in terms of PR - getting something in the NYTimes or on public radio would be the next logical step, as well as reaching out to ADL and org groups who can join in.
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It is amazing how much organizing we can do with sites like this and such good friends, Els! Mona s right,we move from step to step. Mona, I willbe in touch as soon as I can get this book manuscript off my desk. Should be later this week.
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OPES has been working on a press release. Perhaps we can have a chat on Skype this week?
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Sorry, I got bogged down with a book manuscript. Ciuin, let's chat! I have several things to ask you about. Thursday and Friday are good for me--day best. Mona?
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Discussion Forum
United Methodist Women Church Study
Started by Ciuin Ferrin. Last reply by Kristina Burbank Jul 15, 2014. 1 Reply 1 Like
Dear All, The United Methodist Women of the United Methodist church are involved in a two year study of the condition of the Romani with an emphasis on Eastern Europe. They are putting a great deal of effort and funding into building churches and…Continue
DOSTA! 8 April International Romani Day
Started by Qristina Zavačková Cummings. Last reply by Glenda Bailey-Mershon Mar 8, 2013. 2 Replies 2 Likes
CALL TO ACTION FOR INTERNATIONAL ROMA DAY!TELL HUNGARY “DOSTA!”F.R.E.E. The Foundation for Romani Education and EqualityClick on the link for…Continue
Pre-launch of RomaReact.org – mapping online platform challenging stereotypes and prejudices Roma people face in today´s Europe
Started by Gabriela Hrabanova. Last reply by Stoimen Oct 26, 2012. 1 Reply 1 Like
ERGO Network pre-launched unique website RomaReact.org at the occasion of the Day of Europe on May 9, 2012. RomaReact.org is an interactive multimedia mapping platform building a global online community seeking social change and justice by engaging…Continue
French Socialist Party presidential candidate calls for internment camps for the Roma
Started by Qristina Zavačková Cummings. Last reply by Hans Wahler May 10, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
In a February 12 interview on Canal Plus TV, François Hollande, Socialist Party candidate for president in the upcoming elections, proposed as a “solution” to the presence in France of Roma European Union (EU) citizens “the creation of camps … to…Continue
Tags: racism, Roma, France, anti-ziganism
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