At present, ERIO is concentrating its efforts on the following areas: desegregation and anti-discrimination policies in schools, citizenship and housing rights. But we are also working on other issues and happy to provide our expertise on other subjects which are of particular interest to the Romani communities and mediate contacts with organizations working at the grass roots level. Indeed, ERIO also acts as a contact point and liaison office for its member organisations in Brussels . It seeks to spread and enhance the contacts and exchange between Romani organisations and the community of European political decision-makers in order to achieve a fair and equal participation of the Roma in the new Europe .

Since ERIO’s activities are limited to lobbying and advocacy, the organisation does not aim to replace any political representation of Roma at European level. ERIO also does not claim to represent the European Roma, nor does it compete with other existing Romani organizations. European Roma are a large and diverse population with multiple concerns and interests. Their representation can only be achieved through political leaders who emerge from a democratic consultation and selection process.

ERIO is happy to receive the input and feed back of Romani and HR-organisation dealing with Romani and minority issues. It’s priorities are determined on the basis of common decisions by the board and staff.The organisation receives funding from Cordaid, Stichting DOEN and Kerk in Actie, but is independent from its donors and any political organisation.