April 8 is the International Day of the Roma, or Romani, people. It takes place each year to focus attention on the discrimination and marginalization of Roma communities across the world.

According to researchers, there are upwards of 15 million Roma people worldwide, and 1.5 million Roma people in Latin America. They continue to hold on to their traditions & way of life, despite discrimination & marginalization.

This is episode 17 of Stories of Resistance — a new podcast co-produced by The Real News and Global Exchange. Independent investigative journalism, supported by Global Exchange's Human Rights in Action program. Each week, we’ll bring you stories of resistance like this. Inspiration for dark times.

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Chile’s Roma community: Maintaining an identity through resistance | Stories of Resistance Ep 17