Tag Archives: Roma

French Chronicle …

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French Chronicle …

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.

Another Interview of Nizaqete Bislimi

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Another Interview of Nizaqete Bislimi

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!

Spartacus and Cassandra

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Spartacus and Cassandra

The documentary on Rroma children – Spartacus et Cassandra” is again on the headlines.

France: Minister Wants to Curb Racism in the Press

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France: Minister Wants to Curb Racism in the Press

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!

Vorarlberg: Camp Removed, Problem not Solved

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Vorarlberg: Camp Removed, Problem not Solved

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.

Girl wants to be a Doctor

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Girl wants to be a Doctor

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 Czech on Minorities and Refugees

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The Czech on Minorities and Refugees

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.

Holocaust Memorial: More News

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Holocaust Memorial: More News

Further articles on the defamation of the Rroma Holocaust Memeorial in Berlin.

SHAME!

EU States Discriminate Against Rroma

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EU States Discriminate Against Rroma

A report of the European Parliament on the current situation of Rroma in several EU countries and their discrimination in housing.

The Pope and Stereotypes …

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The Pope and Stereotypes …

In his speech to Rroma representatives, Pope Francis told Rroma not to fall into crime so as to break free of prejudice. Translated, this de facto means that the pope thinks that (a) many Rroma are criminals and (b) this is the root cause of their discrimination.

Wrong in both cases …

Discrimination: Exhibition on Rroma in Germany and the Czech Republic

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Discrimination: Exhibition on Rroma in Germany and the Czech Republic

An exhibition in Augsburg speaks about the discrimination that Rroma encountered and still live in Germany and in the Czech Republic.

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