“The new Italian government and municipal authorities in Rome must act urgently to end discriminatory policies which deny Roma communities access to social housing, Amnesty International says.” Read more: via Authorities in Rome deny social housing to Roma communities | Ekklesia.
“SLOVAKIA’S minorities received good news from parliament in late February when MPs passed an amendment to existing anti–discrimination legislation that extends the authority of those who provide Slovak-style affirmative action measures, as well as the scope of those who benefit from them. In particular, these measures may offer Roma living in poverty and social exclusion … Continue reading
“Romania has signed different treaties and agreements which ensures the respect of human rights, in which adequate housing is included. In 2001 they adopted the Strategy for the Improvement of Roma , this was followed by an action plan to improve housing, health, education and employment and the next document they not just signed but … Continue reading
“This report demonstrates that Russia’s existing laws, policies and programs have failed to curtail racial discrimination against visual groups and minorities such as migrant workers, Roma and indigenous peoples. Indeed, in some areas there has been a retrogression marked by increased discrimination against members of these groups. Abuses range from arrests and detentions by law … Continue reading
“Canada has a less than stellar record historically when it comes to immigration policy, having rejected or excluded Indians, Chinese, Jews and Blacks during various periods over the past century. Today, the country no longer discriminates based on the colour of an applicant’s skin or religion. But simply having an immigration policy discriminates or excludes … Continue reading
Excerpt: “In interviews and casual conversations in the four southeastern European countries I visited this fall, I heard the same stereotypes about Roma repeated over and over again. And many of the people who trafficked in these stereotypes were highly educated, the people who are expected “to know better.” Maria Metodieva was, until recently, in … Continue reading
“BUDAPEST – A year and a half has passed since the European Commission adopted the EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies up to 2020, which calls upon European Union governments to create comprehensive plans aimed at strengthening social inclusion and improving the well-being of their Romani citizens. The European Council endorsed the framework soon … Continue reading
“Budapest, Rome, Milan, 21 December 2012: The ERRC has sent a joint letter of concern to Milan authorities today, urging them to rethink the planned eviction of Roma from an informal camp at via Dione Cassio. The 85 affected Romani people have not received adequate communication about the planned eviction. The Municipality has not said … Continue reading
“Discrimination against the Roma is one of the biggest challenges facing Romania, the outgoing US ambassador has told AFP, comparing their plight to that of blacks in the American deep south of his childhood. The situation of the Roma in Romania “is very discouraging for me to watch, especially since I grew up in the … Continue reading
“The European Court of Human Rights ECHR established that Greek authorities have been discriminating against Roma children by implementing educational segregation. The European Court of Human Rights ECHR ruled that the failure of Greek authorities to integrate Roma children into the ordinary education system amounts to discrimination.The applicants of the case Sampani and Others vs … Continue reading
