The call for applications for the European Union Award for Roma Integration in the Western Balkans and Turkey for 2021 is open, and this year's edition of the award is dedicated to prominent people who promote equality through employment.
The 2021 Roma Integration Award will promote private or public initiatives sensitive to the problem of lack of employment in Roma communities, offer recognition, publicity and support for positive role models by delivering concrete, tangible results.
Roma integration remains a key priority in the EU enlargement process and the European Commission is committed to supporting and recognizing the work of Roma and non-Roma public institutions, private companies, businesses, including, but not limited to, institutions, companies, employers and individuals such as teachers or health professionals and CSOs who have helped and made significant progress, concrete sustainable results and positive changes that facilitate Roma employment.
The award is funded by the European Union and implemented by Roma Active Albania. The application deadline is April 30, 2021.
Link to the application form : https://ec.europa.eu/neighbourhood-enlargement/sites/default/files/application_eu_award_roma_integration_2021.pdf