Author: Council of Europe Publisher: Council of Europe ISBN: 9287177740 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 254
Book Description
In many European countries, the Roma and Traveller populations are still denied basic human rights and suffer blatant racism. They remain far behind others in terms of educational achievement, employment, housing and health standards, and they have virtually no political representation.Anti-Gypsyism continues to be widespread and is compounded by a striking lack of knowledge among the general population about the history of repression of Roma in Europe. In times of economic crisis, the tendency to direct frustration against scapegoats increases - and Roma and Travellers appear to be easy targets.This report presents the first overview of the human rights situation of Roma and Travellers, covering all 47 member states of the Council of Europe. Its purpose is to encourage a constructive discussion about policies towards Roma and Travellers in Europe today, focusing on what must be done in order to put an end to the discrimination and marginalisation they suffer.
Author: Jacqueline Bhabha Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press ISBN: 0812248996 Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 320
Book Description
Realizing Roma Rights investigates the ongoing stigma and anti-Roma racism and documents a growing, vibrant Roma led political movement engaged in building a more inclusive and just Europe.
Author: N. Sigona Publisher: Springer ISBN: 0230281168 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 328
Book Description
This book examines experiences of Romani political participation in eastern and western Europe, providing an understanding of the emerging political space that over 8 million Romani citizens occupy within the EU, and addressing issues related to the socio-political circumstances of Romani communities within European countries.
Author: Claude Cahn Publisher: IDEA ISBN: 9780970213068 Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 276
Book Description
Brings together diverse materials related to combating anti-Romani racism. The book presents facts on the human rights situation of Roma in Europe. It also presents arguments surrounding the strategies and approaches used by anti-racism activists in areas including the problem of hate speech
Author: Helen O'Nions Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317095650 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 340
Book Description
There are approximately ten million Roma in Europe, making them the continent’s largest non-territorial minority. Despite this fact, the Roma continue to experience routine discrimination and marginalization in European countries. As a result they are seldom engaged in national political activism and are frequently at the bottom of the economic and social ladder. The severity of exclusion experienced by the Roma in societies which have long paid heed to the notion of individual, universal human rights - combined with their geographical dispersal and heterogeneous nature - makes the study of the Roma highly informative. This book examines the theoretical debate concerning the most appropriate way of protecting the fundamental human rights of the Roma, which also illuminates ways in which the rights of minority groups can be protected more generally. As a result, this work will be a valuable resource for social scientists and practitioners in the field of human rights.
Author: United States. Congress. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Publisher: ISBN: Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 96
Book Description
This book is intended to foster a better understanding of Roma in Europe by describing their culture and lifestyle and the strength of their identity as well as the mistreatment they have suffered over the centuries. The final pages of the book set out the foundations for a program of action.--Publisher's description.
Author: Celia Donert
Author: Council of Europe
Author: Felix B. Chang
Author: Jacqueline Bhabha
Author: Istvan Pogany
Author: N. Sigona
Author: Claude Cahn
Author: Helen O'Nions
Author: United States. Congress. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Author: Jean-Pierre Liégeois