
How the UPre programme changed the lives of two extraordinary women
I can achieve a lot more than I thought Monika, a mother of five children, lives in a Roma settlement in Dobšiná. It is one

The BEST of UPre Women programme
The pilot year of the UPre Women programme started in January 2022 and ran until August 2023. However, before the actual launch, we conducted a

What did the women learn from the training at Deutsche Telekom Services Europe Slovakia?
Working with computers, internet safety, creating and using own email, and creating an online resume were taught to four UPre women at the end of

Who trains our UPre women?
Participants of the UPre Women programme receive training in professional area (writing a CV, preparing for an interview, etc.), financial literacy, as well as in

We wrote down barriers and recommendations for the employment of women from marginalized Roma communities (MRC)
During the implementation of the UPre Women programme and event with employers, we identified barriers that hinder Roma women from disadvantaged backgrounds from finding, obtaining,

Women need support, not criticism
In the event called World of Women, successful women who have the opportunity to influence the lives of others and inspire people around them, have

The new publication captures our insights and approaches to empowering Roma women.
The “UPre Women” publication is full of findings, experiences, and recommendations we have gained from a year of working with women in Dobšiná and Veľký

UPre Women moved to the Luník IX area in Košice
The programme helps Roma women from impoverished environments to change their mindset, become aware of their rights and responsibilities, and gain the desire and strength

Experts, employers, and Roma women discussed about a significant problem that receives too little attention in Slovakia
The employment rate of Roma women aged 16 to 64 is at 16%* In other progressive countries, these numbers would raise alarm, and authorities would