CATEGORY: NON-GOVERMENTAL ORGANIZATION

Fundación Secretariado Gitano

Spain

Nominated for implementation of the Acceder Programme aimed at social inclusion through labour inclusion and helping the Roma to access the labour market.

Agentia de Dezvoltare Comunitara “Impreuna”(Agency for Community Development “Impreuna”)

Romania

Nominated for implementation of the “What do you want to be when you grow up?” project aimed at improving educational achievements of Roma youth.

NVO Mladi Romi Herceg Novi (NGO Young Roma)

Montenegro

Nominated for implementation of complex projects improving the social and legal status of Roma in Montenegro.

CATEGORY: COMPANY, ORGANIZATION & EMPLOYER

Hospital Network Antwerp

Belgium

Nominated for implementation of the project “Improvement of accessibility of healthcare for ethnic minorities” in Belgium.

The Roma Education Support Trust

Great Britain

Nominated for implementation of the program “Every Child Matters: Ensuring High Quality Education for All” improving the quality of education of Roma students.

Center for Education Development

Poland

Nominated for publication of guidelines for testing and diagnosis of Roma children prior to placing them into special education schools in Poland.

CATEGORY: MUNICIPALITY

Municipality of Spišský Hrhov

Slovakia

Nominated for implementing a variety of solid and inclusive municipal policies focusing on Roma inclusion.

Municipality of Berlin-Neukölln

Germany

Nominated for actions aimed at overcoming the gap between the newly arrived Romani people from Romania and Bulgaria and the citizens of Neukölln in all areas.

Municipality of Graz

Austria

Nominated for implementation of projects aimed at sustainable increase of employment of Roma from European countries in Graz.

CATEGORY: PERSONALITY

Veijo Baltzar

Finland

Nominated for a life-long contribution to the Romani culture and significant achievements as a social activist.

Ivailo Tournev

Bulgaria

Nominated for his contribution to the improvement of health of disadvantaged Roma communities in Bulgaria and Europe.

Sampicha Souleiman

Greece

Nominated for overcoming stereotypes and advocating for the rights of Roma – focusing on Roma women.

CATEGORY: MEDIA

TV Šutel

Macedonia

Nominated for preservation of Romani language and culture and rasing awareness on Roma issues in Europe through TV broadcasting.

Romea.cz

Czech Republic

Nominated for bringing fair and balanced information about Roma and giving space to Roma in media.

Romani Union of Slovenia

Slovenia

Nominated for preservation of Romani culture and identity through the means of various media and cultural events.

SPECIAL AWARD IN MEMORIAM

Dr. Ján Cibuľa

* January 7, 1932, Slovakia

† August 18, 2013, Switzerland

First Roma doctor in Czechoslovakia, one of the founders and former president of the International Romani Union, the candidate of the Nobel Peace Prize.