On Remembrance, Research, and the Need for Romani Memory Sites How do we remember the forgotten? In an interview for the ROMDIEM project, Dr. Krinka Vidaković Petrov, Director of the “Staro Sajmište” Memorial Center in Serbia, speaks about the complex history of one of WWII’s most tragic sites—and the urgent need to include Roma victims...

The Proud Ambassadors initiative has entered an inspiring new phase — the development of the “Proud Ambassadors Training Curriculum”! This essential resource, co-developed with our partners including PAL Network, will empower youth workers, educators, and professionals across Europe with the knowledge and tools to better support LGBTQIA+ young people. The Curriculum will feature 8 thematic...

September was a month full of collaboration, creativity, and inclusion across Europe OECON GROUP joined the Forum on Vocational Excellence 2025 in Denmark and participated in the Green4ADU learning activity in Palermo, promoting sustainability in adult education. CUBE took part in Creative Skills Week 2025 in Prague and organized a creative mobility in Greece through...

Date: 27 January 2026Venue: WEHUB, 46 Georgiou Andrea, 54627 Thessaloniki, Greece The PAL Network is delighted to invite you to our Annual Meeting & ROMDIEM Symposium—a major in-person gathering that will bring together over 100 delegates, including PAL Network members, international partners, and local stakeholders. Join us for a full day of connection, collaboration, and...

✨We are excited to announce the official launch of the RESILIENT THREADS project with a successful kick-off meeting in Stockholm, hosted by SMartSe AB. Partners from both the PAL Network and SMartSe AB came together to align on project goals, planned activities, and the next steps for our 15-month collaboration. 🎯Together, we aim to foster...

Interview Date: July 7, 2025 Location: Athens, Greece As part of the ROMDIEM project, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Labros Baltsiotis, a historian and expert in minority rights, who offered a thought-provoking perspective on the Greek context of the Roma Holocaust. Dr. Baltsiotis holds a law degree from Democritus University of Thrace,...

Wallonia’s LGBTQIA+ Action Plan (2020–2024) drives regional inclusion and equality! Launched by the Walloon Regional Government, this action plan sets out practical measures to combat discrimination and improve inclusion across healthcare, employment, and education. Focused on regional needs, it addresses access to services in rural areas and strengthens support networks for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Midterm reviews...

Interview Date: July 5, 2025 Location: Athens, Greece The ROMDIEM Project had the honor of speaking with Mrs. Artemis Alkalai, a Greek artist whose powerful visual work brings to light the often-silenced stories of the Jewish and Roma victims of the Holocaust. Born in Athens in 1957, Artemis studied painting at the Athens School of...

📣 The PAL Network August Highlights are here — packed with innovation, inclusion, and collaboration across Europe! This Month’s Spotlight: 🔴 RAINBOW BRIDGES took off in Thessaloniki — shaping inclusive training modules for LGBTQIA+ youth empowerment.🔴 Proud Ambassadors advanced mental health and social inclusion initiatives for LGBTQIA+ communities.🔴 E-ART & DIGITAL on STAGE brought creativity...

The Proud Ambassadors Project is moving forward — and PAL Network is proud to be part of it! The first newsletter marks key milestones: from a strong kick-off to the creation of a Training Curriculum and policy brief supporting the mental health and inclusion of LGBTQIA+ youth. This is just the beginning of building stronger...