Miriam Țepeș-Handaric

Romanian journalist working as a freelancer for international publications, covering cases of political and racial injustice.

Articles

Cover for: Networks of suspicion

Far-right disinformation targeting Roma communities in Bulgaria and Romania taps into existing fears of discrimination, doubling up prejudice. Can community support bring the much-needed equilibrium to restabilize progressive social programming?

Cover for: Fighting for Roma identity

This year’s Venice Biennale proudly features a Roma Pavilion. But Roma people are still often underrepresented. Romania’s recent population census was an opportunity for minorities to acknowledge their identity, and yet discussion suggests that Roma may officially deny or hide their ethnicity, fearing repercussions. Activists describe why this happens and what is at stake.

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