Montenegro – rroma.org https://rroma.org Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:46:11 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Montenegro – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Education in Montenegro https://rroma.org/education-in-montenegro-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=education-in-montenegro-2 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:46:11 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35055 Education is crucial for the social inclusion of Roma and Egyptians in Montenegro, with ongoing challenges and improvements in the educational system highlighted by Sultan Beća from the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights.

Significant measures include dedicated scholarships and housing support for students from the Roma and Egyptian communities, aiming to enhance their educational success and social integration.

The government is committed to continuing efforts to prevent early school dropout and ensure that students from vulnerable backgrounds have the resources needed to pursue higher education.

]]> Montenegro – Equal Opportunity https://rroma.org/montenegro-equal-opportunity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=montenegro-equal-opportunity Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:27:36 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34356 The NGO for the support of Roma and Egyptians emphasizes that educational inclusion must be measured by tangible opportunities for children, such as access to schools and scholarships, rather than just strategies and public messages.

Positive progress has been noted in the educational and social inclusion of Roma and Egyptians in Montenegro, with the Ministry of Education playing a key role in improving their situation.

The organization stresses the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders, including the Roma community, to create effective policies and ensure equal educational opportunities for all children.

]]> Integration in Montenegro https://rroma.org/integration-in-montenegro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=integration-in-montenegro Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:51:29 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34315 The article discusses a project supported by the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights of Montenegro aimed at improving the integration of the Roma and Egyptian communities in Nikšić through various activities, including workshops and training sessions.

A final panel event was held to discuss the support for the full inclusion of the Roma and Egyptian communities, featuring representatives from various sectors, including education and local government.

Key indicators of the project’s success include the active participation of youth from the Roma and Egyptian communities in identifying problems and proposing solutions, as well as improved collaboration between local authorities and NGOs.

]]> Montenegro and Representation https://rroma.org/montenegro-and-representation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=montenegro-and-representation Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:53:53 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34273 The Council of Youth Initiatives in Montenegro urges authorities to prioritize authentic political representation for the Roma community in electoral reforms, aiming for a representative in the Montenegrin Assembly.

The EU’s annual report highlights the vulnerable status of Roma and Egyptians in Montenegro, who face discrimination and hate crimes.

The Council emphasizes that authentic representation would enhance political participation and trust in institutions, and they propose a legal mechanism to ensure this representation based on electoral success.

]]> Ethnic Cleansing and Pogrom https://rroma.org/ethnic-cleansing-and-pogrom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ethnic-cleansing-and-pogrom Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:03:56 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34039 In April 1995, the Roma settlement in Danilovgrad, Montenegro, was completely destroyed during an anti-Roma pogrom after two young Roma were accused of having raped a local girl.

A police academy was built on the site of the settlement with no memorial left at the site.

Human rights activist Aleksandar Saša Zeković has called for a memorial to acknowledge the historical injustice and educate future police officers about the importance of protecting minority rights.

The UN Committee against Torture found that Montenegro violated international conventions by failing to prevent the violence and subsequent forced eviction of the Roma community.

]]> School Dropouts https://rroma.org/school-dropouts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=school-dropouts Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:07:55 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33925 The city of Podgorica and the NGO Center for Roma Initiatives have published a book addressing the causes and consequences of Roma and Egyptian children’s dropout from primary education, authored by Fana Delija.

The book emphasizes the importance of education in breaking the cycle of poverty and discrimination, urging policymakers to ensure that no child drops out of school and to promote social integration.

The publication coincides with the European Day of Remembrance for the Roma genocide during World War II, aiming to foster understanding and combat racial discrimination in Montenegro.

]]> NGOs in Montenegro https://rroma.org/ngos-in-montenegro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ngos-in-montenegro Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:33:00 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33905 The NGO “Mladi Romi Podgorice” received funding for the project “One Country, Many Stories: An Intercultural Journey of Youth through Montenegro” aimed at enhancing intercultural dialogue and understanding between Roma, Egyptian, and majority youth in Montenegro.

The other article discusses the financial support of 120,000 euros provided to the NGO Elita Plus, co-founded by Astrit Hodža, the Secretary of the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Various projects funded by the ministry over the years are detailed, highlighting significant amounts awarded to Elita Plus, which has led to calls for an investigation into possible misuse of public office.

The NGO Network from the north of Montenegro has urged authorities to examine the circumstances surrounding the funding and the involvement of Hodža, who has been in office since June 2022.

]]> Child Marriages https://rroma.org/child-marriages-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=child-marriages-2 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:34:48 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33735 Child marriages, particularly in Roma communities in Montenegro, continue despite legal prohibitions, with many girls entering into arranged marriages as young as 12 or 14 years old.

Victims like Jasmina recount experiences of abuse and lack of agency, with decisions about their marriages made by male family members without their consent.

Organizations are working to combat child marriages, but many cases remain unreported due to societal pressures and the normalization of these practices within the communities.

]]> Montenegro and Roma https://rroma.org/montenegro-and-roma-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=montenegro-and-roma-9 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:42:31 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33696 The Roma and Egyptian communities in Montenegro face structural discrimination, low living standards, and limited access to education, employment, and social security, necessitating long-term interventions for true equality and integration.

A significant portion of individuals at risk of statelessness are children, with many lacking birth registration, which is essential for legal identity.

Despite existing laws and programs aimed at inclusion, high levels of discrimination persist, particularly in education and employment, leading to poverty and social isolation among these communities.

]]> Roma in Montenegro https://rroma.org/roma-in-montenegro-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-in-montenegro-2 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:07:33 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33674 Ivan Radulović emphasizes the need to correct the position of the Roma and Egyptian communities in Montenegro before implementing guaranteed parliamentary mandates for minority representatives.

He argues that while guaranteed mandates are necessary, they should not replace affirmative action but rather complement it, ensuring fairness in existing measures.

The call for a lower electoral threshold for Roma and Egyptians has been ongoing for over a decade, but reforms to electoral laws are currently stalled, raising concerns about genuine representation in parliament.

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