The Silent Suffering of Roma People is a poignant exploration of the historical and ongoing marginalization, discrimination, and human rights violations experienced by the Romani people, particularly in Serbia. Drawing from personal testimonies, oral histories, and scholarly analysis, the book sheds light on the complex struggles and traumas rooted in both historical persecution—such as the often-overlooked Romani genocide (Samudaripen) during the Holocaust—and present-day social exclusion.

Central to the work is the role of narrative and memory, with a special emphasis on how life stories, particularly of Romani women, help reconstruct identity and resilience in the face of systemic injustice. The text discusses the importance of preserving these personal accounts to counter historical erasure.

The book also documents the painful process of deportation from Western Europe back to Eastern Europe, detailing the emotional and material hardship endured by Romani families as they navigate a hostile socio-political environment. These stories highlight themes of forced assimilation, loss, and the challenge of maintaining dignity and cultural identity under oppressive conditions.

Through a combination of scholarly context and powerful lived experiences, The Silent Suffering of Roma People serves as both a call for justice and a preservation of memory, offering a voice to a community too often silenced.

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A project of the Bildungsagenda NS-Unrecht from 01/2023 to 12/2024, funded by the Foundation Remembrance, Responsibility and Future (EVZ) and the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF).