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US State Department Criticises Romania

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The US State Department strongly criticised Romania for corruption but also for its treatment of Rroma as well as for its mistreatment of detainees. Discrimination against Rroma is rampant in Romania.

– U.S. Department of State criticizes Romania on mistreatement of detainees, Roma discrimination and corruption. In Actmedia. 08.03.2017. http://actmedia.eu/daily/u.s.-department-of-state-criticizes-romania-on-mistreatement-of-detainees-roma-discrimination-and-corruption/68384 [link-preview url=”http://actmedia.eu/daily/u.s.-department-of-state-criticizes-romania-on-mistreatement-of-detainees-roma-discrimination-and-corruption/68384″]

Hungary News Eastern Europe

Hungary and Racism

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An interesting article about a recent speech by Viktor Orban on “Ethnic Homogeneity” …
Scary and mad in a country which, according to the Austro Hungarian Empire counted 30% of Magyar at the end of the 19th century…

– SCANDAL AFTER SCANDAL: TRYING TO HIDE THE REAL MEANING OF “ETHNIC HOMOGENEITY”. In: Hungarian Spectrum. 02.03.2017. http://hungarianspectrum.org/2017/03/02/scandal-after-scandal-trying-to-hide-the-real-meaning-of-ethnic-homogeneity/ [link-preview url=”http://hungarianspectrum.org/2017/03/02/scandal-after-scandal-trying-to-hide-the-real-meaning-of-ethnic-homogeneity/”]

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Slovakia and Rroma Education

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There have been many articles recently that thematise the segregation of Rroma children in the Slovak education system and the consequences thereof. Also in Slovakia itself.
Good that this gains traction!

– Roma segregation – Slovakia’s evergreen problem. In: The Slovak Spectator. 01.03.2017. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/20471589/roma-segregation-slovakias-evergreen-problem.html
– Slovakia continues to allow discrimination against Roma children. In: EURAKTIV. 02.03.2017. http://www.euractiv.com/section/justice-home-affairs/news/slovakia-continues-to-allow-discrimination-against-roma-children/ http://www.euractiv.fr/section/justice-affaires-interieures/news/slovakia-continues-to-allow-discrimination-against-roma-children/
– Rights groups: Slovakia discriminates against Roma kids. In: Associated Press. 28.02.2017. http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/rights-groups-slovakia-discriminates-roma-kids-45812947
– Slovak Roma Students Still Segregated Says Report. In: TOL. 02.03.2017. http://www.tol.org/client/article/26739-slovakia-roma-segregation-schools-report.html
– AI: Slovensko nezabezpečuje rovný prístup rómskych detí k vzdelaniu. In: Spravy Pravda. 01.03.2017. http://spravy.pravda.sk/domace/clanok/421645-ai-slovensko-nezabezpecuje-rovny-pristup-romskych-deti-k-vzdelaniu/
– Amnesty International preháňa, tvrdí Kaliňák o kritike segregácie Rómov. In: TA3. 25.02.2017. http://www.ta3.com/clanok/1100609/amnesty-international-prehana-tvrdi-kalinak-o-kritike-segregacie-romov.html [link-preview url=”https://spectator.sme.sk/c/20471589/roma-segregation-slovakias-evergreen-problem.html “]

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Slovakia: Government Action

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The former Slovak government Roma proxy, Peter Pollak, said that the current positive strategies being put forward by his successor Abel Ravasz will not work as long as discrimination remains the norm in the country.
This discrimination is prevalent also amongst the very people meant to implement positive steps towards Rroma.

– Roma proxy Ravasz: It’s futile to take positive steps when discrimination remains. In: The Slovak Spectator. 27.02.2017. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/20470466/roma-proxy-ravasz-its-futile-to-take-positive-steps-when-discrimination-remains.html [link-preview url=”https://spectator.sme.sk/c/20470466/roma-proxy-ravasz-its-futile-to-take-positive-steps-when-discrimination-remains.html”]

France News Western Europe

Finally …

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Jean Marie le Pen finally lost an appeal against his conviction for racism for having called Rroma “smelly” in 2013… It took time, but he is finally officially a racist.

– Jean-Marie Le Pen fined for inciting hate against Roma. In: Al Jazeera. 28.02.2017. http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/02/jean-marie-le-pen-fined-inciting-hate-roma-170227193411226.html
– French court upholds FN-founder Jean-Marie Le Pen’s fine for anti-Roma remarks. In: DW. 27.02.2017. http://www.dw.com/en/french-court-upholds-fn-founder-jean-marie-le-pens-fine-for-anti-roma-remarks/a-37735276
– Jean-Marie Le Pen ook in beroep veroordeeld voor uitspraken over Roma. In: De Morgen. 27.02.2017. http://www.demorgen.be/buitenland/jean-marie-le-pen-ook-in-beroep-veroordeeld-voor-uitspraken-over-roma-ba91d39c/ [link-preview url=”http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/02/jean-marie-le-pen-fined-inciting-hate-roma-170227193411226.html “]

Germany News Western Europe

Gypsies !!!

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The theatre piece “Gypsies” in making waves in Germany. It is based on Interview with Rroma and is controversial. The title of this article is controversial too although it may be an attempt at highlighting stereotypes.

– Achtung! Diese Darsteller stehlen. In: Braunschweiger Zeitung. 24.02.2017. http://www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de/kultur/buehne/article209729775/Achtung-Diese-Darsteller-stehlen.html [link-preview url=”http://www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de/kultur/buehne/article209729775/Achtung-Diese-Darsteller-stehlen.html”]

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Poland and Racism

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Roughly 50% of the Poles feel aversion against Rroma. Mind you, the Russians are not so much better off with 38% declaring their aversion towards them.
Number speak, and are really bad!

– Sondaż CBOS: Polacy nie lubią Arabów, Romów i Turków. In: RP. 24.02.2017. http://www.rp.pl/Spoleczenstwo/170229397-Sondaz-CBOS-Polacy-nie-lubia-Arabow-Romow-i-Turkow.html#ap-1 [link-preview url=”http://www.rp.pl/Spoleczenstwo/170229397-Sondaz-CBOS-Polacy-nie-lubia-Arabow-Romow-i-Turkow.html#ap-1″]

Germany News Western Europe

Gypsies …

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A theatre representation in Germany attempts to address stereotypes on Rroma but nevertheless presents some of them, namely in this case music. The interview of the musicians saves the article, but again, the voice of one is valid for all Rroma.

– So leben, denken und musizieren die Roma. In: Braunschweiger Zeitung. 22.02.2017. https://www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de/kultur/buehne/article209701615/So-leben-denken-und-musizieren-die-Roma.html [link-preview url=”https://www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de/kultur/buehne/article209701615/So-leben-denken-und-musizieren-die-Roma.html”]

News Eastern Europe Slovakia

Slovakia and Rroma

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The latest report from Amnesty International slams Slovakia for its treatment of Rroma – and a few others too.
SHAME.

– Amnsety International Slams Slovak Discrimination Against Rroma. In: Slovak Spectator. 23.02.2017. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/20467014/amnesty-international-slams-slovak-discrimination-against-roma.html
– Amnesty vytýka Slovensku Rómov a protiimigračný postoj. In: Spravy Pravda. 22.02.2017. http://spravy.pravda.sk/domace/clanok/420816-amnesty-vytyka-slovensku-romov-a-protiimigracne-vyjadrenia/ [link-preview url=”https://spectator.sme.sk/c/20467014/amnesty-international-slams-slovak-discrimination-against-roma.html “]

News Eastern Europe Romania

Romania and Discrimination

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Discrimination against Rroma is still prevalent in Romania. Not a surprise, unfortunately.

– Roma discrimination, domestic violence persist in Romania – Amnesty. In: See News. 22.02.2016. https://seenews.com/news/roma-discrimination-domestic-violence-persist-in-romania-amnesty-559159#sthash.buS6J6Nv.dpuf [link-preview url=”https://seenews.com/news/roma-discrimination-domestic-violence-persist-in-romania-amnesty-559159#sthash.buS6J6Nv.dpuf”]

Germany News Western Europe

You could think it has changed …

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An interesting article on the situation of Rroma in Germany, more than 70 years after the end of the Nazi regime. You could think it has changed. Not really unfortunately. Racism, discrimination, ignorance.
Bad reality.

– Over 70 Years Ago, Nazis Victimized This Community. They Still Struggle For Acceptance. In: Huffington Post. 18.02.2017. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/nazis-roma-acceptance_us_5893c6a4e4b0c1284f252321 [link-preview url=”http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/nazis-roma-acceptance_us_5893c6a4e4b0c1284f252321″]

Germany News Western Europe

Germany: New Association in Augsburg

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A new association for Rroma and Sinti in Augsburg has been created and is being officially presented at the town hall. The organisation wants to promote the culture, combat discrimination and stereotypes, and remember the victims of the Holocaust.

– Eine Stimme für Sinti und Roma: Augsburger Regionalverband hat große Pläne. In: Stadtzeitung Augsburg. 17.02.2017. http://www.stadtzeitung.de/augsburg-city/politik/eine-stimme-fuer-sinti-und-roma-augsburger-regionalverband-hat-grosse-plaene-d21806.html [link-preview url=”http://www.stadtzeitung.de/augsburg-city/politik/eine-stimme-fuer-sinti-und-roma-augsburger-regionalverband-hat-grosse-plaene-d21806.html”]

Germany News Western Europe

25%

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A new term “Gruppenbezogene Meschenfeindlichkeit” – meaning roughly “Group related human hostility” is making the rounds in Germany.
What it means is simply racism against minorities. And the article points it out, 25% of Germans are against Rroma and Sinti.

– Ein Begriff macht Karriere: “Gruppenbezogene Menschenfeindlichkeit”. In: Telepolis. 11.02.2017. https://www.heise.de/tp/features/Ein-Begriff-macht-Karriere-Gruppenbezogene-Menschenfeindlichkeit-3622607.html [link-preview url=”https://www.heise.de/tp/features/Ein-Begriff-macht-Karriere-Gruppenbezogene-Menschenfeindlichkeit-3622607.html”]

News Eastern Europe Ukraine

Ukraine, Health, and Discrimination

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The Ombudsman has acted against discrimination of Roma in the Odessa hospital. Valery Lutkovska, Ukraine’s Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights insists that discrimination against Roma in accessing health services is inadmissible.
Monitoring the rights of Rroma in Ukraine showed that among the list of the many challenges they face, there is a particularly acute problem of discrimination in accessing health services.
BAD

– Омбудсмен выступила против дискриминации ромов в одесских больницах. In: УСИ. 14.02.2017. https://usionline.com/2017/02/14/ombudsmen-vystupila-protiv-diskriminatsii-romov-v-odesskih-bolnitsah/ [link-preview url=”https://usionline.com/2017/02/14/ombudsmen-vystupila-protiv-diskriminatsii-romov-v-odesskih-bolnitsah/”]

Germany News Western Europe

An Interview with Dotschy Reinhardt

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An interview with the musician and political activist Dotschy Reinhardt. She is fighting against stereotypes and prejudice and is now also engaged in politics.
Well done!

– „Ich habe mir eine Wut angefressen“ In: TaZ. 09.02.2017. http://www.taz.de/!5379918/ [link-preview url=”http://www.taz.de/!5379918/”]

Uncategorized

Football Again

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Seems that racism and prejudice are an integral part of Football. This time this is an Australian goalkeeper who was fined for having insulted another player, calling him a “f*cking Gypsy” …
What a surprise.

– City keeper in hot water for shocking racial slur. In: Yahoo AU Sports. 05.02.2017. https://au.sports.yahoo.com/football/a/34342322/dean-bouzanis-gypsy-slur-besart-berisha-melbourne-a-league-derby/#page1 [link-preview url=”https://au.sports.yahoo.com/football/a/34342322/dean-bouzanis-gypsy-slur-besart-berisha-melbourne-a-league-derby/#page1″]

France News Western Europe

Marine Le Pen in Northern France

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The president (and presidential candidate) of the Front National said in a meeting in Dinan, in the north, that criminality and insecurity were the result of the presence of 1’000 Rroma in that city.
This is racism at its worst.
SHAME

– Sécurité à Denain : Marine Le Pen met en cause “1000 Roms” In: FR3 Nord Pas de Calais. 27.01.2017. http://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/nord-pas-de-calais/nord/denain/securite-denain-marine-pen-met-cause-1-000-roms-1184947.html
– Pour Marine Le Pen, il y a de l’insécurité « parce qu’il y a 1 000 Roms sur la ville » In: La Voix du Nord. 27.01.2017. http://www.lavoixdunord.fr/109864/article/2017-01-27/pour-marine-le-pen-il-y-de-l-insecurite-parce-qu-il-y-1-000-roms-sur-la-ville
– Dans le Nord, Marine Le Pen joue la carte anti-Fillon. In: L’Oeuil sur Le Front. 27.01.2017. https://oeilsurlefront.liberation.fr/actualites/dans-le-nord-marine-le-pen-en-croisade-contre-fillon [link-preview url=”https://oeilsurlefront.liberation.fr/actualites/dans-le-nord-marine-le-pen-en-croisade-contre-fillon”]

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Romaphobia

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A new book called Romapohobia by Aidan McGarry explores racism against Rroma in Europe and its consequences.

– Is Romaphobia the Last ‘Acceptable’ Form of Racism? In: Vice. 23.01.2017. https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/is-romaphobia-the-last-acceptable-form-of-racism?utm_source=vicetwitteruk [link-preview url=”https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/is-romaphobia-the-last-acceptable-form-of-racism?utm_source=vicetwitteruk”]

Czech Republic News Eastern Europe Slovakia

Czech Republic and Sterilisation

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A long article on the forced sterilisations conducted in Czechoslovakia and then in the Czech and Slovak republics, until very recently. These sterilisations were solely motivated by eugenics.
No one has ever been convicted for such a crime, but they should.

– Racism’s cruelest cut: coercive sterilisation of Romani women and their fight for justice in the Czech Republic (1966-2016) In: Open Democracy. 24.01.2017. https://www.opendemocracy.net/can-europe-make-it/bernard-rorke-marek-szilvasi/racisms-cruelest-cut-coercive-sterilization-of-roman [link-preview url=”https://www.opendemocracy.net/can-europe-make-it/bernard-rorke-marek-szilvasi/racisms-cruelest-cut-coercive-sterilization-of-roman”]

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Sheffield – More on it

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More news on the Sheffield scandal where many Rroma children are being bullied out of school and where the teachers do nothing about it. This time, at long last there seem to be a bit of uproar, and a head teacher calls it by its name: RACISM …

– One in six Roma students excluded from school in Sheffield. In: Yorkshire News. 23.01.2017. http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/one-in-six-roma-students-excluded-from-school-in-sheffield-1-8349035 [link-preview url=”http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/one-in-six-roma-students-excluded-from-school-in-sheffield-1-8349035″]

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