Compensation for Sweden’s Roma? 2008-08-01 · Radio Sweden The Swedish government’s Delegation for Roma Issues is investigating reparations and even a possible Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to come to grips with five centuries of persecution against one of the most oppressed minorities in Europe. A radio report.

Security a la Italiana: Fingerprinting, Extreme Violence and Harassment of Roma in Italy 2008-07-10 · European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) A coalition of NGOs launched this report on the deterioration of the human rights situation of Roma and Sinti in Italy, on the occasion of the OSCE’s Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting on Sustainable Policies for Roma and Sinti Integration in Vienna. Coalition members include the European Roma Rights Centre, the Open Society Institute, the Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions, Romani Criss and the Roma Civic Alliance of Romania. The report includes a concise summary ...

Segregated schools produce unemployed Roma people 2008-07-08 · Babel Hungary "Segregated schools produce unemployed Roma people," and this is one of the most important problems that the Roma living in Hungary has to face today. This is one of the main points Erzsébet Mohácsi, social pedagogue and director of the Chance for Children Foundation, highlights in this interview. Text and video.

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Co 2008-07-02 · European Commission In its Communication, the Commission renews its commitment to ensuring that everyone is given an equal chance to realize their potential. This Communication aims to present a comprehensive approach to step up action against discrimination and promote equal opportunities. In particular, this Communication is accompanied by a proposal for a new directive prohibiting discrimination on grounds of age, disability, sexual orientation and religion or belief outside the employment sphere. It also proposes actions to give ...

Commission Staff Working Document: Community Instruments and Policies for Roma Inclusion 2008-07-02 · European Commission This staff working document sets out to list and examine the existing policies and instruments as a response to the European Council request calling urgently for a comprehensive European framework strategy on Roma. The Commission Communication on nondiscrimination policy draws conclusions from the thorough analysis of ongoing activities, opportunities and gaps identified in this document and lays down the framework and for further steps towards Roma inclusion.