Transnational Forum Roma Resistance and Memory – Finland and Romania

Overview

The Finland-Romania shared event has focused on the manner in which collective memory of violence in the past can be leveraged into histories of resistance for the communities in these countries. The event, which was held in November 2024 in Bucharest, placed significant emphasis on the pivotal role of historical memory in fostering a collective consciousness and a sense of shared experience and connection among the communities in question. The discussion examined the dynamics of memory in the last decade, during which there has been an increase in interest in discussions about historical redress, social and political conditions, and the notion of remembrance. The subsequent event, in Helsinki, which took place three weeks later. The focus of this event was on the utilisation of language, narratives and approaches in the context of memory work and social justice movements.