FSG and EURoma Network technical secretariat supports the fight against antigypsyism at the 9th European Platform for Roma Inclusion [editar]
With this event, the European Commission confirms its interest in continuing to work for the integration of Roma, as well as the commitment of the new government of the European institution to continue taking steps to improve the living conditions of the European Roma community.
The 9th European Platform for Roma Inclusion gathered more than 200 participants among whom was EURoma Network technical secretariat, and other civil society organizations, governments of member states, international organizations and representatives of European Roma communities as well as the European institutions. The European Commission was represented at the highest political level through the Commissioner for Justice, the Czech Vera Jourová, maximum responsible for the coordination of policies towards the Roma community.
Conclusions of the 9th European Platform for Roma Integration:
- Discrimination and racism against Roma are structural barriers that are in conflict with the fundamental values of the European Union and impeding the integration of Roma.
- The fight against the growing level of intolerance against Roma should start in school education and requires an inclusive reform of educational systems.
- It is important to strengthen the work between the stakeholders involved in Roma integration at national and local level. To do this, national platforms that would be supported by the Commission.
- The European Platform should focus on key thematic issues (eg, inclusive education, employment, anti-discrimination ...) and must be closely linked to the National Strategies for Roma Inclusion.
- Should ensure inclusive and open participation to all stakeholders, both national platforms and the European Platform
Summary of the 9th European Platform for Roma Inclusion: https://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/discrimination/news/150408_en.htm
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