“When Roma women bring cases to court, they are not only defending their own rights. They are challenging systems that have excluded generations and reshaping the meaning of equality in Europe“ ~ Senada Sali On International Women’s Day, we recognise the vital role Roma women play in advancing justice and equality across Europe. Through courage,…
Discrimination based on work and descent remains a largely unaddressed form of structural racism in Europe, disproportionately affecting Roma, Dalit, Haratine, and other caste-like communities who face exclusion rooted in inherited status, ancestral occupation, and caste-based hierarchies. The input highlights how these groups continue to experience segregation, barriers to education, housing and employment, political underrepresentation,…
Roma communities across Europe continue to face some of the highest levels of poverty and social exclusion, driven not by individual circumstances but by structural discrimination, antigypsyism, and inherited social hierarchies. The document highlights how 70% of Roma people remain at risk of poverty compared to 16% of the general EU population, and how deprivation…
Roma women across Europe continue to face deep structural inequalities shaped by antigypsyism, gender discrimination, and socioeconomic exclusion. Drawing on data from multiple European countries, the report highlights challenges in accessing healthcare, education, employment, and protection from gender-based and institutional violence. Despite their vital role in communities, Roma women remain largely absent from national strategies…
Roma youth are reshaping Europe’s future – breaking barriers, challenging antigypsyism, and leading with pride. The Roma Youth Factsheet offers a comprehensive overview of the realities facing Roma youth across Europe. It highlights key data on education, employment, housing, health, and participation, while exposing the systemic antigypsyism and policy gaps that continue to exclude young…
