An article on the housing crisis in Europe and on the fact that Rroma are facing much more difficult conditions than the rest of Europeans.
Interesting analysis of racism against Rroma and the collective guilt assigned to them, even coming from the Pope.
The chairman of a foundation in Bulgaria, Vasil Vasilev, is appealing against discrimination based on religion or ethnicity.
GOOOOOOOD!
The French Newspaper le “Progrès” has been cleared for its article on criminality where they explicitely cited Rroma besides Georgians, Albanians and Travellers (by the way, showing they have no clue about what they are talking about).
SHAME.
Seems that if you are Rrom, well, then you are a criminal, that’s not offensive, isn’t it ?
An exhibition in Grenoble attempts to present the history of Rroma to the general public. Unfortunately, it renders the usual stereotypes such as nomadism (which was forced on Rroma in France by the interdiction to settle) and tells a lot of inaccurate things (such as being mercenaries, not being surely out of India, etc. …
There is no space for Belgium “Gens du Voyage” – in this case, many Lovara and related groups.
Besides the regional elections where Rroma are increasingly being used for electoral purposes, especially in the north of France, one hears about: a camp on a construction site in Marseilles; a positive example in Gardanne where Rroma were helped to integrate; an new “insertion village” is planned near Lyon; 50 Rroma families escape an upcoming eviction in St. Denis, near Paris; the story of the wall at the French Belgian border seems to peter out; some dumb commentaries of Rroma in the context of circulation problems; and finally, some dubious National Front propositions in the North of France.
A group of young integrated Rroma in Italy are fighting against the stereotypes and prejudices they are facing. Well done!
An interview of the Rromni Lawyer from the Kosovo on her book and her life. And an interesting statement on invisible Rroma and on stereotypes!
In the South of France in Marseille, a collective is fighting against discrimination and stereotypes.
Fleur Pellerin, France’s Culture minister wants to curb racism in the French Press, by potentially capping the state helps to the press in case of obvious bias against minorities. One of the key target is the paper “Valleurs Actuelles” who poublished a cover called “Rroma – the Overdose” a while back.
Well Done, Madame le Ministre!
A camp of Rroma was closed in the Austrian Vorarlberg. Rightly so, the press says that the issue is far from closed. But the article itself contains quite a few stereotypes and statements.
A new campaign by Spain’s Roma Foudnation highlights a girls who wants to be a doctor. Unfortunately, the article highlights stereotypes stating that “6 out of 10” Rroma children do not complete their mandatory education … Well, would be good if they knew how many Rroma they are. 6 out of how many ???
The Church acknowledges that the Pope’s admonitions to Rroma could be misinterpreted as perpetuating stereotypes …
Racism in the Czech Republic has been widespread. This article reminds the reader of all what happened there since the creation of the country after the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Another article, this time from Slovakia, on the Al Jazeera documentary “Educating Igor”.
Al Jazeera published a reportage on a young Rrom from Eastern Slovakia. He believes that education is key in changing the future of Rroma.
Slovakia was internationally criticised for forced sterilisations, segregation in schools, brutality against Rroma etc.
A UN representative is in Romania to assess the situation of Rroma in that country and to see what is being done … In that particular case, Rroma are thrown into the same pot as people with disabilities and children … No comments.
A study on homosexuality within the Rroma community in Hungary and the difficulties associated with it.
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