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Annabel Carballo Mesa

Annabel Carballo Mesa

PhD student at the University of Barcelona. Responsible of the European and International projects at the Federation of Roma Associations in Catalonia. Specialized in Romani Studies, Roma genocide and the history of Roma in Europe and Latin American. 

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Is a Romani life worth a hill of beans?

For centuries, Romanies have been stereotypically associated with crime and have inspired fascination for their colourful clothing, artistic endeavors, and “carefree lifestyle”.

Latest opinions

Given the climate emergency situation we are going through, and in the local/global context of urban population growth, it is urgent to seek solutions that mitigate the impacts of climate change on people's lives.

Across the European Union (EU), the legitimacy of civil society organisations is being increasingly questioned, at a moment when democracy needs them the most. 

The 2nd Prison Volunteer Meeting, held on April 18 in Barcelona, ​​put on the table a collective urgency: to stop looking at prison only from the perspective of punishment and start talking about dignity, reintegration and social responsibility.