eHISTORY OF ROMA EMANCIPATION
Project title: eHISTORY OF ROMA EMANCIPATION
Project acronym: eROMA
Project code: 09101-03-V08-00001
Programme title: Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Slovak Republic
Component: 9. More Effective Management and Strengthened Funding of Research, Development, and Innovation under the Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Slovak Republic
Investment: 1. Support for International Cooperation and Participation in Horizon Europe Projects and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology
Call code and title: 09101-03-V08 – Support for Excellent Horizon Europe Projects Awarded the “Seal of Excellence” or Successfully Evaluated by the European Commission – Call No. 2
Research lead/recipient: Prof. Elena Marushiakova-Popova / Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology, Slovak Academy of Sciences
Project duration: May 2025 to June 2026
Project description
The project builds on the ERC grant RomaniInterbellum, which uncovered the history of Roma as an integral part of modern European history and highlighted their active participation in shaping social and political developments. Roma are not merely passive recipients of policies but also active agents in shaping their own lives. Nevertheless, their contribution to history remains little known—both to the majority society and to Roma themselves.
The aim of the project is to make the findings of previous research accessible to a wider audience, in particular to Roma communities themselves. It will use information and communication technologies to create a simple and widely accessible application that presents historical facts about Roma in a clear and engaging manner. At the same time, it will provide “living” knowledge of their own history through stories and examples drawn from tailored local exhibitions. The project seeks to challenge stereotypes and foster greater understanding between Roma and the majority society.
