Tag Archives: Discrimination

Clichés in Film

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An essay on the racists clichés that are prevalent in films regarding Roma. This was clear in the children movie “Nelly’s Adventures” which portrayed Roma in a totally stereotypic fashion. What is really bad is that the filmmakers and public alike do not even realise that the depiction of Roma is racist, because the stereotypes are so firmly anchored in society.

– MEHR EMPÖRUNG ÜBER ANTIZIGANISMUS IM FILM. In: Bell Tower. 08.03.2018. http://www.belltower.news/artikel/mehr-empörung-über-antiziganismus-im-film-13435 [link-preview url=”http://www.belltower.news/artikel/mehr-empörung-über-antiziganismus-im-film-13435″]

Roma, Work, and Slovenia

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Although the high rate of Roma unemployment in Central and South-Eastern Europe is often attributed to a low level of education and professional skills, one of the more important reasons is discrimination that prevents Roma from entering the labour market on an equal footing.
Integration into the labour market should be a priority in promoting a full social inclusion. Some steps towards this goal were made by the recently completed two-year international Working Roma project, which included the Novo Mesto Society for the Development of Volunteer Work.
As project coordinator Tina Cigler says, in the Working Roma project, partners from nine European countries have tried to develop new tools to prevent intolerance against Roma in the labour market, thereby increasing their employment prospects. The tools and recommendations were developed on the basis of study visits by partner countries, consultations within different groups and good practices that we detected in our partner countries: Italy, Portugal, Spain, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, Greece, Malta and the United Kingdom.
Let’s see.

– Se zaposlovanju Romov obetajo boljši časi? In: Dolenski List. 28.02.2018. http://www.dolenjskilist.si/2018/02/28/191553/novice/dolenjska/Se_zaposlovanju_Romov_obetajo_boljsi_casi/ [link-preview url=”http://www.dolenjskilist.si/2018/02/28/191553/novice/dolenjska/Se_zaposlovanju_Romov_obetajo_boljsi_casi/”]

Poland, YouTube, and Racism

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The Pole Szymon K., a 33-year-old from Środa Wielkopolska, appears on the Internet under the name ‘IsAmUxPompa’ and produces videos that are extremely racist against Roma. He says openly “I hate Roma” and some of his videos have had more than a million views.
The Poznan prosecutor office is investigating. Everyone should ask Google to remove the guy from YouTube.

– Popularny youtuber: “Nienawidzę Cyganów. Jeb… brudasów. Jeśli ich nienawidzisz, daj lajka”. Prokurator wyrozumiały. In: Wyborca. 01.03.2018. http://poznan.wyborcza.pl/poznan/7,36001,23081636,popularny-youtuber-obrazal-na-nagraniu-romow-prokurator-wyrozumialy.html [link-preview url=”http://poznan.wyborcza.pl/poznan/7,36001,23081636,popularny-youtuber-obrazal-na-nagraniu-romow-prokurator-wyrozumialy.html”]

Jubilee World Congress

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A Jubilee World Roma Congress will be taking place in London next summer [1-5 August]. For the first time it will be possible for all members of our communities (over 16) to vote electronically in the elections in connection with this Congress, and whosoever wishes to stand as Candidates. Democratic Transition will bring greater legitimacy and accountability and a democratic process allowing all to participate and work together for better recognition of the Roma Nation and the defeat of “anti-Gypsy” racism.
Now you may be enrolled as a Voter by email to Romvote@gmail.com) [Or leave email address in Comment] [link-preview url=””]

Spain and Racism

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The European Council Anti-Racism Commission (ECRI) has been asking Spain to tackle racism and discrimination against Roma and migrants. IT wants the country to further integration and education.

– Spain urged to create equality watchdog to tackle racism against Roma and refugees. In: The Local. 27.02.2018. https://www.thelocal.es/20180227/spain-urged-to-create-equality-watchdog-to-tackle-racism-against-roma-and-refugees [link-preview url=”https://www.thelocal.es/20180227/spain-urged-to-create-equality-watchdog-to-tackle-racism-against-roma-and-refugees”]

It is Better Not to Say It

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Integrated Roma seldom say that they are from that minority. The better the integration, the less likely they will openly state their origins and culture, for fear of being confronted with stereotypes.

– “Alles ist besser, als ‘Zigeuner’ zu sein”. In: Der Spiegel. 24.02.2018. http://www.spiegel.de/karriere/sinti-und-roma-alles-ist-besser-als-ein-zigeuner-zu-sein-a-1193918.html [link-preview url=”http://www.spiegel.de/karriere/sinti-und-roma-alles-ist-besser-als-ein-zigeuner-zu-sein-a-1193918.html”]

Swiss Extreme Right

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The Association of Sinti and Roma Switzerland, together with the Association for the protection of threatened people lodged a legal complaint for racism against the youth wing of the Bern SVP following their publication of a poster which is essentially racist.
Even some of the SVP members seem to agree. Let’s see what the justice will do, as in Switzerland, it is not certain that this will be condemned.

– Junge SVP Bern wegen Plakat angezeigt. In: Der Bund. 23.02.2018. https://www.derbund.ch/schweiz/standard/junge-svp-bern-wird-wegen-plakat-angezeigt/story/22360279
– Die Junge SVP wird wegen Plakat angezeigt. In: 20 Minuten (CH). 23.02.2018. http://www.20min.ch/schweiz/news/story/Junge-SVP-wird-wegen-Plakat-angezeigt-21196778
– Sinti und Roma zeigen Junge SVP an. In: SRF. 23.02.2018. https://www.srf.ch/news/regional/bern-freiburg-wallis/wahlkampf-im-kanton-bern-sinti-und-roma-zeigen-junge-svp-an [link-preview url=”https://www.derbund.ch/schweiz/standard/junge-svp-bern-wird-wegen-plakat-angezeigt/story/22360279 “]

Movies and Roma …

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A conference on the theme of Antitziganism and Movies started in Berlin on Wednesday, February 21st. The conference was convened on the back of the controversy of the German television movie “Nelly’s Adventures” which depicted Roma in a negative and stereotypical way. These stereotypes are all too often present in movies as soon as Roma are present. This needs to stop.

– ANTIZIGANISMUS IM FILM: DIE PRODUKTION VON RASSISTISCHEN STEREOTYPE. In: Belltower News. 22.02.2018. http://www.belltower.news/artikel/antiziganismus-im-film-die-produktion-von-rassistischen-stereotype-13363 [link-preview url=”http://www.belltower.news/artikel/antiziganismus-im-film-die-produktion-von-rassistischen-stereotype-13363″]

Slovenia and Roma

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More reactions in Slovenia following the publications of an Amnesty International report on the situation of refugees and Roma in Slovenia. The report says that the country does too little to stop discrimination and segregation against Roma.

– AI: Slovenija se nikakor ne more pohvaliti glede sprejemanja beguncev. In: RTV SLO. 22.02.2018. http://www.rtvslo.si/slovenija/ai-slovenija-se-nikakor-ne-more-pohvaliti-glede-sprejemanja-beguncev/446745
– Odnos do Romov in beguncev pod drobnogledom. In: Delo. 22.02.2018. https://www.delo.si/novice/slovenija/odnos-do-romov-in-beguncev-pod-drobnogledom.html
– Amnesty International Notes Plight of Refugees and Roma in Slovenia. In: STA. 22.02.2018. http://www.total-slovenia-news.com/news/705-amnesty-international-notes-plight-of-refugees-and-roma-in-slovenia [link-preview url=”https://www.delo.si/novice/slovenija/odnos-do-romov-in-beguncev-pod-drobnogledom.html “]

Slovenia, Refugees, and Roma

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Slovenia has been slammed by Amnesty International for undermining the rights of refugees and for the continuing discrimination and seggergation of Roma.

– AI v letnem poročilu opozarja na slab položaj beguncev, Romov in izbrisanih v Sloveniji. In: STA. 22.02.2018. https://www.sta.si/2485287/ai-v-letnem-porocilu-opozarja-na-slab-polozaj-beguncev-romov-in-izbrisanih-v-sloveniji [link-preview url=”https://www.sta.si/2485287/ai-v-letnem-porocilu-opozarja-na-slab-polozaj-beguncev-romov-in-izbrisanih-v-sloveniji”]

Inspirational Stories

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A series of portraits of Roma role models in Slovakia. These are part of the new initiative launched a while back by the Dive association to reduce stereotypes and promote integration.

– Inšpiratívne príbehy najúspešnejších slovenských Rómov: Úprimne, dokázali by ste toto? In: Topky. 22.02.2018. http://www.topky.sk/cl/10/1690529/Inspirativne-pribehy-najuspesnych-slovenskych-Romov–Uprimne–dokazali-by-ste-toto- [link-preview url=”http://www.topky.sk/cl/10/1690529/Inspirativne-pribehy-najuspesnych-slovenskych-Romov–Uprimne–dokazali-by-ste-toto-“]

Germany: Treaty

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The German State of Bavaria signed a treaty with the State Association of the Sinti and Roma aimed at achieving a better integration and a reduction of the discrimination they face in that state.
Good!

– Staatsregierung unterzeichnet Vertrag mit Sinti und Roma. In: Die Welt. 20.02.2018. https://www.welt.de/regionales/bayern/article173758265/Staatsregierung-unterzeichnet-Vertrag-mit-Sinti-und-Roma.html [link-preview url=”https://www.welt.de/regionales/bayern/article173758265/Staatsregierung-unterzeichnet-Vertrag-mit-Sinti-und-Roma.html”]

A Book

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The critique of a book inspired by the history of the Roma in former Czechoslovakia. It is easy for such books to bring out many of the stereotypes. So to be looked at carefully!

– Theresa Kishkan sur la route des Roms. In: Le Devoir. 17.02.2018. http://www.ledevoir.com/lire/520314/theresa-kishkan-sur-la-route-des-roms [link-preview url=”http://www.ledevoir.com/lire/520314/theresa-kishkan-sur-la-route-des-roms”]

Slovakia and Affirmative Action

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Martin Kotleba, the extreme rightist party leader in Slovakia is trying to stop the affirmative action program for Roma by proposing an amendment to the anti-discrimination law.
Let’s hope he fails.

– Kotleba proti pozitívnej diskriminácii: Ak je splnomocnenec pre Rómov, musí mať svojho aj majorita. In: Aktualne. 16.02.2018. https://aktualne.centrum.sk/slovensko/politika/kotleba-chce-zabranit-pozitivnej-diskriminacii-ak-existuje-splnomocnenec-romov-musi-mat-svojho-aj-majorita.html [link-preview url=”https://aktualne.centrum.sk/slovensko/politika/kotleba-chce-zabranit-pozitivnej-diskriminacii-ak-existuje-splnomocnenec-romov-musi-mat-svojho-aj-majorita.html”]

Slovakia: More on the Initiative

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Another article on the new campaign against discrimination in Slovakia. This is gathering momentum, which is really good.

– Divé maky predstavili liek na predsudky a extrémizmus: Viac úspešných Rómov. In: Bratislava Noviny. 15.02.2018. https://www.bratislavskenoviny.sk/zivot-v-meste/48406-dive-maky-predstavili-liek-na-predsudky-a-extremizmus-viac-uspesnych-romov [link-preview url=”https://www.bratislavskenoviny.sk/zivot-v-meste/48406-dive-maky-predstavili-liek-na-predsudky-a-extremizmus-viac-uspesnych-romov”]

Essay

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An editorial on Romophobia or rather on racism against Roma. Some of the historical background is not that accurate, as, in the Balkan both in the Byzantine and later in the Ottoman Empire, the situation of Roma was very different.

– Romaphobia. The last acceptable racism? In: Political Critique. http://politicalcritique.org/world/2018/romaphobia-the-last-acceptable-racism/ [link-preview url=”http://politicalcritique.org/world/2018/romaphobia-the-last-acceptable-racism/”]

EU and Slovakia

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The European Commissioner for Justice and Consumer Protection, Věra Jourová is concerned about the situation of Roma pupils in Slovakia. She said it is inconceivable that discrimination and segregation of Roma children and pupils is currently taking place in the heart of Europe.
She is right!

– Komisárka Jourová je znepokojená situáciou rómskych žiakov na Slovensku. In: Aktuality. 15.02.2018. https://www.aktuality.sk/clanok/564563/komisarka-jourova-je-znepokojena-situaciou-romskych-ziakov-na-slovensku/ [link-preview url=”https://www.aktuality.sk/clanok/564563/komisarka-jourova-je-znepokojena-situaciou-romskych-ziakov-na-slovensku/”]

Slovakia: New Campaign

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A Slovak NGO is launching a campaign to fight against discrimination and for integration. They are trying to point at positive examples of young Roma who, with the help of the NGO’s donors will develop their talents and become positive examples.

– Divé maky bojujú proti extrémizmu vzdelávaním Rómov. In: SME. 14.02.2018. https://romovia.sme.sk/c/20759189/dive-maky-bojuju-proti-extremizmu-vzdelavanim-romov.html
– Nič nerozplače nácka tak, ako úspešný Róm. In: Strategie. 12.02.2018. https://strategie.hnonline.sk/marketing/1692290-nic-nerozplace-nacka-tak-ako-uspesny-rom [link-preview url=”https://romovia.sme.sk/c/20759189/dive-maky-bojuju-proti-extremizmu-vzdelavanim-romov.html “]

AGAIN!!!!

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This webpage and its author doesn’t miss a single opportunity to present Roma in a bad light. But smartly enough that there are always enough facts so as not to be really able to nail him for obvious racism.
Any idea on how to stop them?

– 18-Year-Old Roma Woman Gergana Blagoeva Murders her 2-Year-Old baby for Crying Too Loudly. In: EU Scoop. 13.02.2018. https://www.euscoop.com/en/2018/2/13/roma-woman-murders-baby [link-preview url=”https://www.euscoop.com/en/2018/2/13/roma-woman-murders-baby”]

Germany – More Racism

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The crypt of a Sinti family was defaced in a racially motivated attack in Germany. In addition, SS runes were drawn in the snow on their car, leaving little doubt that this is motivated by hate.

– Sinti-Gruft geschändet / SS-Runen auf dem Auto. In” SZ LZ. 08.02.2018. http://www.szlz.de/startseite_artikel,-sintigruft-geschaendet-ssrunen-auf-dem-auto-_arid,2438433.html
– Nach Grabschändung: Erneut SS-Runen an Sinti-Auto. In: SZ LZ. 09.02.2018. http://www.szlz.de/startseite_artikel,-nach-grabschaendung-erneut-ssrunen-an-sintiauto-_arid,2438732.html [link-preview url=”http://www.szlz.de/startseite_artikel,-sintigruft-geschaendet-ssrunen-auf-dem-auto-_arid,2438433.html “]

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