Status of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent: The situation of Roma women in Europe

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…

Unequal Progress: Roma Inclusion in 2025 SDG Reviews Remains Incomplete Across Europe

Unequal Progress: Roma Inclusion in 2025 SDG Reviews Remains Incomplete Across Europe

Authored by Magdalena Sarandeva (Bulgaria), GFoD Intern; and Simona Torotcoi (Romania), GFoD Regional Coordinator for Europe. The principle of “Leaving No One Behind” is central to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Yet, for Europe’s Roma communities—among the largest and most marginalized ethnic groups on the continent—this commitment is still far from being realized. The…

Slovak Republic

Slovak Republic

In a Europe that prides itself on its commitment to diversity, equality, and human rights, the persistence of discrimination against Roma communities, discriminated on work and descent, stands as a stark reminder of the challenges that still lie ahead. This report sheds light on the troubling issues of discrimination faced by Roma individuals and communities…