June 19, 2013 - European Convention of Human Rights

Court set for judgement in Bucharest ‘Roma-phobia’ police ‘murder’ complaint

A father hopes Strasbourg judges will rule next Tuesday that Romanian police breached human rights law when shooting his son in the head after a car chase.

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June 19, 2013 - For Protection of Minorities

Podcast: What’s wrong with Europe’s Roma policies?

In this podcast, Aleksandra Bojadjieva, a member of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, discusses the strengths and weaknesses of current policies to further the integration of Roma people.

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May 27, 2013 - For Protection of Social Rights

Ireland: Roma rights group brings Social Charter complaint against government

The European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) is behind the protest. It’s complaint alleges that “many of the actions and omissions of the Government have violated the rights of child Travellers to social, legal and economic protection.”

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April 5, 2013 - Roma

Robert Rustem: My wishes on International Roma Day

“It is a disservice to International Roma Day, to reduce the occasion to a laundry list of crimes, reproaches and pleas for international recognition and respect,” says Robert Rustem, Executive Secretary of the European Roma and Travellers Forum.

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April 4, 2013 - Roma

On the record: Jeroen Schokkenbroek, Special Representative on Roma issues

Speaking ahead of International Roma Day (8 April) Schokkenbroek, appointed in November 2010, explains his strategic objectives and analyses the rise and persistence of anti-Roma prejudice and the work of the Council of Europe to challenge this “very nasty situation.”

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