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Session

H.18. The Enhancement of the Intellectual Capital of Young Migrants as an Inclusion Strategy
Location: Aule di Botanica (CU028): Aula Blu4

Convenor(s): Giovanna Filosa (Inapp, Italy); Patrizia Rinaldi (Institute For Migration Research, Universidad De Granada)

Presentation 9

Inclusion of young Roma, Sinti and Camminanti: intellectual capital and intercultural strategies

Sabina Polidori¹, Ksenija Fonovic²

1: INAPP, Italy; 2: LabTS - Laboratorio Terzo Settore

The inclusion of young Roma, Sinti and Caminanti (RSC) represents a crucial challenge for Italy and the European Union, against a backdrop of demographic transition and increasing mobility. Historical marginalization and social stigma continue to hinder access to education and vocational training, leading to early school leaving and limiting the development of these communities’ intellectual capital. This situation fuels a vicious cycle of intergenerational exclusion and job insecurity.

This paper aims to analyze:

Bureaucratic and linguistic obstacles, such as difficulties with documentation and limited proficiency in the national language.
Cultural and social barriers, linked to stereotypes and discrimination (anti-gypsyism);
Intercultural education practices that foster dialogue between cultures and the development of transferable skills.
Guidance and capacity-building programs to support the transition from school to work and prevent educational dropout.
International cooperation to promote educational mobility and intercultural exchanges.

The proposed approach is multidisciplinary and intersectional, grounded in empowerment, participation, and collaborative planning among institutions, communities, and the third sector. It emphasizes the need for long-term policies that move beyond a crisis-driven mindset, integrating education, training, and workplace inclusion within a framework of social justice and equal opportunity.