Fernando Morión

Fernando Morión, a 38-year-old educator and technician at the Fundación Secretariado Gitano, has experienced firsthand the stigma and segregation faced by the Romani community during his schooling. He recalls being expelled for protesting against negative portrayals of Romani culture in educational materials. Fernando advocates for the visibility of Romani success stories in education and challenges the prevailing negative stereotypes that hinder the community's academic aspirations.