Echoes of Memory, Episode 5: Never Again? The Roma Holocaust and the Reality of Antigypsyism Today

This episode turns to the meaning of “Never Again” eighty years after the Roma Holocaust. For many young Roma, the phrase rings with both urgency and frustration — a reminder of broken promises, gaps in remembrance, and the persistence of antigypsyism in Europe. Hosted by Petro Rusanienko, with participants Stelina Dungaj, Donald Myrteli, and Juan Gimenez, the conversation explores how Roma history is remembered — or erased — in schools, museums, and public debates. It reflects on how discrimination today echoes patterns of the past, and what must change for “Never Again” to become more than just a slogan. The episode highlights Roma resilience and insists on the need to move from memory to action, ensuring that remembrance empowers Roma communities and holds society accountable. Host: Petro Rusanienko Participants: Stelina Dungaj, Donald Myrteli, Juan Gimenez Director: Petro Rusanienko Editor: Mariia Korostelova Videographer: Sztaniszlav Bendarzsevszkij Transcription / Subtitle Editor: Mari Hakopyan Subtitle Translator: Lucia Lumme Project Coordinator: Arta Rexhepi Mentor: Timea Junghaus Communication: Radu Sticlea, Adelina Miron Developed by the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC). Funded by the EVZ Foundation and the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM) within the programme “YOUNG PEOPLE remember on site & committed.” Supported by the Council of Europe, Roma Foundation for Europe, and Open Society Foundations. This publication does not represent the views of the EVZ Foundation or the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM). The author is responsible for the content. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on memory, history, and Roma identity. 📢 Help us amplify Roma voices by sharing this video. #holocaustremembrance #holocaustmemorial #holocausteducation #romaniholocaust #romaniholocaustremembrance #eriac #romaniholocausteducation #sintiandromaholocaust #echoesofmemorypodcast #podcast #neverforget