Janos Sztojka
Founder & President
Who We Are
The World Roma Federation (WRF) is a Roma-led international civil society organization advancing structured participation, policy engagement, and implementation partnerships across local, national, and international levels.
WRF works to strengthen Roma inclusion through institutional dialogue, program development, and coordinated engagement with public authorities, multilateral bodies, and civil society partners. Our approach combines governance-focused advocacy with practical implementation support, ensuring that policy commitments translate into measurable outcomes.
With established engagement in international forums and growing operational partnerships across Europe and beyond, WRF serves as a platform for constructive cooperation, capacity-building, and long-term inclusion strategies rooted in accountability and institutional collaboration.
Our Team
Deny Dobobrov
Director International Relations
Kole Pavlov
SDG Ambassador - Brussels Branch
Danica Jovanovic
Deputy Director of Strategic Engagement
Emanuele Mosca
Special Envoy
Aleksa Lukic
Director of Serbian Branch
Elena Yurtchenko
Vice President
Esmarelda Nicolich
SDG Ambassador -Brussels
Over 50+ organization members around the world.
Certified Human Rights Educators
13 years of innovation and trust.
Our Work in Action
Policy & Institutional Engagement
WRF advances structured engagement with public authorities, multilateral institutions, and civil society partners to strengthen Roma participation in policy development and implementation. Through formal consultations, institutional dialogue, and technical contributions, we support accountable and inclusive governance frameworks at local, national, and international levels.
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Roma Empowerment & Integration Initiatives
WRF advances empowerment and integration initiatives that connect community-level realities with institutional action. Working alongside public institutions and local partners, we develop structured programs focused on education access, economic participation, civic engagement, and sustainable community development.
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Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination
WRF promotes the protection of fundamental rights and equal treatment through engagement with legal frameworks, monitoring mechanisms, and institutional cooperation. Our work supports non-discrimination, access to justice, and the strengthening of democratic standards within inclusive societies.
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WRF strengthens inclusive governance and institutional participation through structured policy engagement, SDG-aligned monitoring, and practical implementation partnerships.
With consultative status at the United Nations ECOSOC, WRF contributes to inclusive decision-making processes by supporting disaggregated data visibility, facilitating dialogue between communities and public authorities, and advancing evidence-informed policy discussions.
Our work operates across three interconnected pillars:
• Institutional engagement and policy dialogue
• SDG governance and monitoring support
• Community-based empowerment and integration initiatives
Through these integrated approaches, WRF supports accountable institutions, improved participation mechanisms, and sustainable inclusion outcomes.