Salih Saitović, president of the Democratic Union of Roma, discussed the challenges faced by young Roma in Vranje, emphasizing the lack of equal opportunities rather than a lack of will or potential among the youth.

UNDP, World Bank, and European Commission data reveal that only 27% of young Roma aged 18-24 are engaged in education, employment, or training, compared to 58% of their non-Roma peers, with young Romnja facing even greater challenges.

Saitović calls for increased investment in education, training programs, and employment support for young Roma, stressing the importance of providing equal opportunities to prevent losing a generation of potential contributors to society.

• Salih Saitović(DUR) u Vranju: Mladi Romi ne traže privilegije, već jednake šanse za obrazovanje i posao. In: Naslovi. 11.06.2026. https://naslovi.net/2026-06-11/jugpress/salih-saitovic-dur-u-vranju-mladi-romi-ne-traze-privilegije-vec-jednake-sanse-za-obrazovanje-i-posao/41939034
• Salih Saitović(DUR) u Vranju: Mladi Romi ne traže privilegije, već jednake šanse za obrazovanje i posao. In: Yugpress. 11.06.2026. https://jugpress.com/salih-saitovicdur-u-vranju-mladi-romi-ne-traze-privilegije-vec-jednake-sanse-za-obrazovanje-i-posao/