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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”.

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The Covid-19 pandemic exposed wage and severance theft in the garment industry, leaving thousands of workers unpaid. Major brands, including Adidas, refuse to take responsibility, despite owing millions. A coalition of labor rights groups proposes a Severance Guarantee Fund to protect workers. Without urgent action, future crises will leave workers just as vulnerable.

Every 12 minutes, a girl dies as a direct result of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). That’s 5 girls in an hour, 120 girls a day, 44,320 girls every year. These are not just numbers—they represent real lives, dreams and futures lost to a practice without a medical purpose.

A bridge of cultures: travels, learning, and commitment to Senegal.