The Reporting and Information Centre on Antigypsyism (MIA) publishes its 3rd annual report on antigypsyist incidents in Germany. The number of reported incidents has increased by approximately 40% compared to the previous year. English VersionGerman Report
Annual Reports The Reporting and Information Centre on Antigypsyism (MIA) publishes its 3rd annual report on antigypsyist incidents in Germany 01.10.25 | Jahresberichte The Reporting and Information Centre on Antigypsyism (MIA) publishes its 3rd annual report on antigypsyist incidents in Germany. The number of reported incidents has increased by approximately 40% compared to the previous [...]
The Reporting and Information Centre on Antigypsyism (MIA) publishes its 2nd annual report on antigypsyist incidents in Germany. The number of reported incidents has nearly doubled compared to the previous year. English VersionGerman Report
The Legal Aid Network Against Antigypsyism The Legal Aid Network Against Antigypsyism is part of the Reporting and Information Centre on Antigypsyism (MIA) and is funded by the Office of the Federal Commissioner for Antigypsyism and for the Life of Sinti and Roma (Beauftragter der Bundesregierung gegen Antiziganismus und für das Leben der Sinti [...]
Incident category MIA documents incidents that occur as a result of antigypsyistic prejudices. A series of indicators based on the guidelines for monitoring hate crimes by the “Facing Facts!” initiative has been developed in order to better demonstrate what antigypsyism is. These indicators signal when an incident could have been inspired by antigypsyism. The following [...]
Working definition for the denial and trivialization of the genocide committed against the Sinti and Roma More than any other events, the racist persecution policies and practices during the Nazi era, with their aim at extermination, have had persistent negative effects on the persecuted and their descendants. In order to ensure that these racist crimes [...]
Basic features of antigypsyistic manifestations Manifestations describe the various forms in which antigypsyism occurs. They refer to different contexts (historical events, social regulations, etc.) and differ in terms of the intended or unconscious, unintentional functions that the antigypsyistic attitudes, remarks or actions fulfill. Although antigypsyism is deeply rooted in social norms and institutional practices, it [...]
Working definition of antigypsyism With the founding of the Melde- und Informationsstelle Antiziganismus (Antigypsyism Reporting and Information Centres), known as MIA, a definition of antigypsyism was developed to fit the German context. It is based on the non-legally binding working definition of antigypsyism adopted by the members of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) on [...]
How MIA works Below, we explain our working definition, the manifestations of antigypsyism that we record, and the incident categories we use when documenting antigypsyist incidents. MIA's working methods can also be downloaded here: How MIA works Working definition of antigypsyism With the founding of the Melde- und Informationsstelle Antiziganismus (Antigypsyism Reporting and Information Centres), known [...]
Locations In many parts of Germany, there is still a lack of local support structures for individuals affected by antigypsyist discrimination. To address this gap, MIA is steadily expanding a nationwide network of regional reporting centres. The regional reporting centres aim to: – Improve accessibility by shortening access routes, – Strengthen regional networks, and – [...]
