The Roma Rights Forum "ARKA" is a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious and non-profit organization, establish and registered in November 1998 with the Registry for Citizen Associations in Primary Court, Kumanovo, Macedonia. ARKA was founded by group of Roma people, who were enthusiastic advocates for human rights. The basic task of the organization is the promotion and protection of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of Roma people and  other ethnic, minorities and the promotion and strengthening of multiethnic cooperation.

          VISION:

          A country in which citizens' human rights are a priority, supported by all individuals, the government and all other groups.

          MISSION:

          We form a bridge with people from the rest of the world which enables the protection and promotion of the rights of each individual. We do this in a spirit of pride, professional leadership and passion by:

·        Providing free legal help

·        Monitoring and following judicial proceedings and process

·        Collecting and giving information

·        Advising, lobbying and advocacy

·        Improving and developing multiethnic cooperation

·        Contributing to the development of a civil society

·     Researching, planning and initiating initiatives for the protection of  human rights.