Our colleague Vanda Durbáková gave an interview to the Czech portal Romano hangos, in which she presented more than two decades of the Counselling Centre’s work in protecting the rights of Roma women and men in Slovakia, the process of building trust within communities, and the importance of judicial protection against discrimination.

In the interview, she also explains why many cases of discrimination remain unreported, the obstacles people face when seeking justice, and the role court decisions can play in advancing systemic change in the areas of education, healthcare, and access to housing.

At the same time, she highlights the courage of those who decide to stand up for their rights — not only in their own name, but also for the benefit of their children, their community, and a future free from discrimination.