MARIETTA HERFORT

MARIETTA HERFORT 

Marietta Herfort recounts how Piranamen’s involvement in Roma Holocaust commemoration began in 2011 through youth visits to Auschwitz-Birkenau and evolved into a long-term educational and activist initiative. Over the years, the organization expanded its participation, bringing together Roma and non-Roma youth to learn about the Holocaust, anti-Roma discrimination, and the importance of remembrance. Through study visits, survivor testimonies, and non-formal educational programs, Piranamen has worked to strengthen historical awareness and promote solidarity. The organization advocates for the recognition of the Roma Holocaust as part of the broader Holocaust tragedy and emphasizes the value of cooperation between marginalized communities. By sharing stories of persecution, resistance, and resilience, Piranamen inspires young people to combat discrimination and preserve the memory of the Roma victims for future generations.