Project Name: IRIS – International Roma Integration through Sport
Summary: IRIS is a European initiative aiming to combat anti-Roma stereotypes through inclusive sport-based activities. By leveraging the power of games, tournaments, and intercultural workshops, the project fosters understanding between Roma and non-Roma children aged 10–18 in areas with high Roma population density. The programme targets institutional stakeholders and the broader public to counter discrimination and build long-term social cohesion.
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Legacy & Impact: IRIS demonstrated that sport can be a powerful tool to dismantle cultural barriers and promote respectful, playful coexistence. By directly engaging Roma and non-Roma children in fun, structured activities, and involving educators, NGOs, and local authorities, the project fostered a framework for intercultural dialogue, empathy, and equal citizenship.
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