Author Archives: Roma Foundation

Hongire Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est

Hungary: Strasbourg Condemnation

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A Hungarian Rroma woman who was insulted and threatened during an right wing manifestation had complained that these abuses were not investigated in Hungary. The European Court in Strasbourg stated that the police should have investigated these acts, especially in view of their extreme nature (and the events in Hungary).

The events occurred in the village of Gyöngyöspata in North Eastern Hungary.

GOOD!

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World Bank: Improve Opportunities

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World Bank: Improve Opportunities

According to the World Bank, improving opportunities for Rroma children will pay off. According to the bank, the first 1’000 days are particularly important. Education, but also nutrition, and health.

However, stating that Hungary has done a lot is clearly exaggerated, as a simple tour through the countryside in that country will easily show.

Croatie Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est

Jasenovac

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Jasenovac

The celebration of the commemoration of the evasion of more than 600 inmates of the notorious Croatian Deacth Camps Jacenovac were boycotted by Jewish organizations. Jews and Rroma were murdered in this camp by local Croatian Ustasha during World War Two. In Croatia, only ca. 20 (really!) Families survived the War.

The reason for the Boycott: The tendency to re-habilitate several Croatian key figures who contributed to these crimes.

Nouvelles suisses

Switzerland: Jenische Petition Government

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The Swiss Jenisch (or travelers) sent a petition to the Swiss government asking for their recognition as a minority. In Switzerland, technically, only travelers are recognized, not Jenische, Sinti, and Rroma.

Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est Roumanie

Romania: Anti-Rroma Graffiti.

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Racist graffiti in Romania on a tent erected for the 8th of April celebration of the Rroma day has been criticized both from within the country as from outside.

France Nouvelles d'Europe de l'ouest

French Chronicle …

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French Chronicle …

In spite of some positive coverage due to the international Rroma day, this week’s French chronicle is not particularly nice. First, an intervention of the police in a Rroma camp near the prison of Loos in the North of France, an attempt to remove the Rroma from this camp; in the North, two families are expulsed; toilets are awaited in a camp near la Rochelle in the West of France; a new camping spot for travelers is installed near Paris in the bois de Vioncennes; near Paris, the arrival of Rroma is problematic; the Seine’s banks are being cleaned near a former Rroma camp; and news about a gang of thieves who stole tools near Dijon.

On a more positive note, a French Radio broadcasted for a day from a Rroma ghetto in Paris; and a positive action in the North of France!

France Nouvelles d'Europe de l'ouest

International Rroma Day: French Coverage

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International Rroma Day: French Coverage

A few articles and calls for action in France in the context of the International Rroma Day.

Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est

Budapest – Stereotypes and Rromnja

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Budapest – Stereotypes and Rromnja

Rroma women in Budapest are cooking against discrimination and stereotypes! A new restaurant in Budapest serves traditional Rroma food.

A good Idea, and a nice article for a change.

Kosovo Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est

Lead Poisoning in Kosovo

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Lead Poisoning in Kosovo

Hundred of displaced Rroma in Kosovo were forced to live in a camp build on a toxic wasteland. They should be compensated according to the UN.

Late …. But better than never.

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