
The Center for Women’s Rights Rome (CWCR) and Latif Kazanxhiu have received the EU Prize for the Integration of Roma in Albania.
Under the leadership of Roma women, the CWCR is driving significant change. Their efforts have led to the closure of two schools specifically for Roma children, who are now being integrated into mainstream education. Additionally, they have assisted over 600 adults in continuing their education, empowering Roma women to launch their own businesses and advocate for equality in educational opportunities.
For three decades, Latif Kazanxhiu has been a dedicated advocate for the educational rights of the Roma community. His initiatives range from providing home-based education for children to establishing a digital center for youth, all aimed at dismantling stereotypes and creating more opportunities for his community.
The European Union delegation in Albania has noted that their inspiring initiatives, which resonate throughout the Western Balkans and Turkey, are significantly impacting Roma communities by fostering inclusion, empowerment, and progress in alignment with EU values and support.
This award serves as a reminder of the critical role Roma citizens play in the enlargement process, often as members of the most vulnerable segments of the population.
The EU Prize celebrates the commitment of its winners to empower Roma individuals, helping them to realize their full potential within society.
This year’s award emphasizes the vital role of education as a key factor in enhancing the resilience of Roma communities amid social, economic, environmental, health, and political challenges.
Established in 2014, the EU Prize for the Integration of Roma in the Western Balkans and Turkey aims to highlight the significance of integrating Roma people within the EU’s enlargement partners.
The awarded civil society organizations will receive a monetary prize of €8,000 for the first prize and €5,000 for the second to support their efforts in Roma education. Winners from both the private and public sectors will be recognized with non-monetary awards. All recipients will also enjoy a study visit to Brussels, receive a trophy, and obtain a diploma acknowledging their exceptional contributions.
The sixth edition in 2025 honored 15 winners chosen from a pool of 100 applications and nominations from the Western Balkans and Turkey. (April 22)













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