April 9, 2023 - rroma.org

Czech Republic: Segregation?

April 9, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

Speaking to the Upper House of the Czech Parliament last week, Senator Jana Zwyrtek Hamplová called mixing Roma and non-Roma students in schools “an unworkable idea.” According to her, separate classes would give Roma children a better chance of succeeding. These remarks have aroused strong criticism in a country where school segregation largely remains and is often criticized by international institutions. Hungary was recently condemned for exactly this reason.

Des classes séparées pour les enfants roms ? L’idée d’une sénatrice tchèque qui passe mal. In: Radio Prague International. 03.04.2023. https://francais.radio.cz/des-classes-separees-pour-les-enfants-roms-lidee-dune-senatrice-tcheque-qui-8779335

News Middle East

Sulukule

April 9, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

A reportage on Sulukule, one of the oldest Roma neighbourhood in Istanbul, unfortunately, a neighbourhood which has been dismantled by Erdogan to make room for housing for housing of his supporters.

Sulukule, la mort annoncée d’un quartier rom d’Istanbul. In: TV5. 08.04.2023. https://information.tv5monde.com/video/sulukule-la-mort-annoncee-d-un-quartier-rom-d-istanbul-lememo

Europe

The EU on the International Roma Day

April 9, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

A statement of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.

International Roma Day. In: COE. 06.04.2023. https://www.coe.int/fr/web/portal/full-news/-/asset_publisher/y5xQt7QdunzT/content/id/211511356?_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_y5xQt7QdunzT_languageId=en_GB#p_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_y5xQt7QdunzT

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French Chronicle …

April 9, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

Quite a few different topics this week in the French press about Roma. First, the answer of a romano writer to an article which we also published last Sunday about the place of Roma culture in museums and the creation of a museum in Southern France. The writer, Jacques Debos is quite critical. It makes for good reading and for a more differentiated view on the topic of Roma culture.

In Bordeaux, an event showcases Roma culture, with tales and music. In Montpellier, a new exhibition will show Roma history and culture.

Only more usual news is in Montpellier, a new project to help Roma children integrate the school system.

« Cultures romani : quelle aire d’accueil à hauteur de cimaise ? » In: Le Quotidien de l’Art. 06.04.2023. https://www.lequotidiendelart.com/articles/23594-cultures-romani-quelle-aire-d-accueil-à-hauteur-de-cimaise.html
Bordeaux : des rencontres tziganes au Garage Moderne. In: Sud Ouest. 04.04.2023. https://www.sudouest.fr/culture/bordeaux-des-rencontres-tziganes-au-garage-moderne-14680255.php
Montpellier : l’histoire et les traditions culturelles du peuple tzigane vont être célébrées à la Halle Tropisme. In: Midi Libre. 07.04.2023. https://www.midilibre.fr/2023/04/07/montpellier-lhistoire-et-les-traditions-culturelles-du-peuple-tzigane-vont-etre-celebrees-a-la-halle-tropisme-11114018.php
A Montpellier, des moyens pour la scolarisation des enfants des bidonvilles. In: 20 Minutes (FR). 08.04.2023. https://www.20minutes.fr/societe/4031826-20230408-montpellier-moyens-scolarisation-enfants-bidonvilles