EUROPEAN ROMA INFORMATION OFFICE
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Since its establishment in 2003, the European Roma Information Office (ERIO) has created a large, informal network comprised of Roma and non-Roma organizations spread throughout Europe. Through this network, ERIO is supported by a strong constituency which legitimizes their advocacy message. In this way, ERIO and the network create a voice which more effectively impacts this organization's advocacy activity.
The network of organisations helps ERIO to increase its pool of information, expertise and contacts. ERIO aims to bridge Roma organisations closer to the EU and international institutions by providing them with information on Roma related policies developed by these institutions and by involving them in EU programmes. ERIO also lobbies for placing Roma from the network in different structures of EU administration.
ERIO supports national Roma organisations in voicing their demands to EU institutions and national governments and in accessing programmes and policies aimed at the integration of Roma communities throughout Europe. Through networking, ERIO aims to bring Roma organisations closer to each other. Through this trans-European network, Roma organisations can exchange information and approaches, better articulate their demands, and coordinate improved joint actions before European decision making institutions. It is expected that networking will support Roma organisations in developing their advocacy capacities and in better coordinating their fight against discrimination and social exclusion faced by Roma. Through the network of Roma organisations, ERIO is dedicated to strengthening and empowering the Roma movement throughout Europe.
The list of ERIO's network organisations provided here is not exhaustive; new organisations are continuously assigning to the network. The list of current members will be completed soon.
