Abstract
The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the threat of discrimination and the ongoing issue of the lack of protection towards marginalised groups.
The Roma, the largest minority group in Europe, are exposed to the virus and the health, economic and social risks more than other groups of society. Those risks are connected to the toxic mix of persistent structural discrimination and the economic, social and health related consequences of the ongoing pandemic. In this context, local individuals have emerged as crucial in managing the crises faced by this minority group.