REYN - Romani Early Years Network

📢 #BreakingTheSilence on systemic discrimination that persistently impacts young Roma children’s daily lives. This can have long-term consequences on their physical & mental development, and social inequalities affecting their future. shorturl.at/CIOT7 #EURomachildren

📢 #BreakingTheSilence on responsive parenting 🔍 ISSA's REYN Study shows Roma parents' commitment to supportive environments, despite systemic challenges.👶 89% engage with infants, but lack of resources hinders responsive parenting. rb.gy/k6jybe #EURomachildren

🌟Are you passionate about enhancing care and support for young #Romachildren? The #ISSAConference2024 is the perfect platform to share your expertise and innovative solutions! Read more rb.gy/yhg0fm Submit your proposal by 13 May bit.ly/44myJxG

📢 Breaking the silence on early learning for #Romachildren 💡 Over HALF risk segregation at #ECEC! 🔴 59% under 3 miss vital early education 🔴 Only 4/10 attend ECEC vs 9/10 from general population 🔴70% face language barriers. #EURomachildren #BreakingTheSilence @EURightsAgency

#BreakingTheSilence: 3 out of 10 Roma children in Europe face daily risks in unsafe neighbourhoods. Financial hurdles prevent families from securing safer living conditions. It's time to strengthen support for Roma families. rb.gy/lvnfpq #EURomachildren #Romachildren

#BreakingTheSilence: 3 in 10 Roma families lack access to proper nutrition. Systemic barriers deprive them of nurturing environments to thrive. Join REYN to amplify their voices. #EURomachildren #RomaChildren @ISSA_ECD shorturl.at/hrEYZ

#BreakingTheSilence on Family & Living Environment challenges young #RomaChildren face. High unemployment and housing & socio-economic difficulties hinder growth & well-being. Join REYN to amplify their voices. #InternationalRomaDay #EURomaChildren shorturl.at/anvQS

Today on #InternationalRomaDay we are #BreakingTheSilence on the challenges faced by young #RomaChildren across Europe. Join REYN’s campaign to unveil compelling facts & stories that need to be heard. Khetaun sam zoraleder. Opre Roma! #EURomaChildren shorturl.at/FMW69

On #WorldDayofSocialJustice we raise awareness of multiple forms of discrimination faced by young #Romachildren and their families in Europe. #REYNStudy provides evidence-based data to inspire actions to transform young #Romachildren's lives. rb.gy/ivlyi0

On behalf of the International Step by Step Association, we wish you a year full of hope, strength, and exciting stories! #romanichildren #REYN #ECEC rb.gy/hrw9uc

Today, we stand in solidarity to break down the multiple barriers that young Roma children experience. Let's pledge to ensure that every Roma child is nurtured, educated, and respected, just like every other child. Their dreams are our future; their rights, our responsibility.

Young #Romachildren are still lagging behind in many countries in Europe. This advocacy document provides evidence on the state of young Roma children in Europe (#EUROMACHILDREN), key priorities for maximising their potential and policy recommendations.

📢We have just released new research concerning 🇲🇰North Macedonia’s progress on #deinstitutionalization of its #children in state care sector, reflecting the significant progress made but highlighting human rights abuses Romani children face. 👉shorturl.at/bsNPR

Early childhood education and care (#ECEC) are crucial to break the cycle of discrimination and disadvantage faced by Roma children. Read findings from REYN Early Childhood Research Study rb.gy/ekjdou

Municipalities can be crucial in enhancing opportunities for Roma children to access high-quality, affordable, and inclusive early childhood education and care. Read examples of cities implementing inclusive #ECEC programs for young #Romachildren. rb.gy/96gbf

ISSA Members discussed and shared experiences about -What are your experiences working with local municipalities? - What are the challenges? - What are the opportunities? #ISSAconnects

Effective approaches to working with local governments for better and more responsive services - We learned more about Primokiz approach, followed by a panel discussion with ISSA Members from Romania, Slovenia, Hungary, and Urban95 representative from BvLF #ISSAconnects

We are in Opatija, Croatia, for ISSA Connects for Learning! 130 representatives of orgs working in #ECD & #ECEC in Europe and Central Asia are sharing their knowledge and experiences in working. ICDI presented the achievements of the #TOY4inclusion Play Hubs active in 9 countries

ISSA Joint Learning Lab-  ISSA Members and partners led by ICDI and SbS Romania work together to conceptualize a quality framework for non-formal ECEC services #ISSAConnects

Together, we’re talking about: 👉 mobilizing expertise to ensure Roma children thrive 👉 nurturing the professionalism of those working with Roma children 👉advocating for more Roma professionals in the ECD workforce #ISSAConnects

REYN is connecting with professionals across Europe and Central Asia to discussing early development and learning for Roma & Traveller children! #ISSAConnects