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Fostering dialogue between Roma civil society and Ukrainian government discussed in Warsaw
Publishing date: 7 March 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Roma and Sinti
Engaging civil society and the Ukrainian government in a constructive dialogue to tackle the issues reported by Roma over the past two years of war was the focus of discussions hosted this week in Warsaw by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). Following a workshop
Progress on Roma and Sinti rights is encouraging but the road ahead remains long, OSCE human rights office says
Publishing date: 8 December 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Roma and Sinti
WARSAW/VIENNA, 8 December 2023 – Two decades after the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) embarked on its journey to improve the lives of Roma and Sinti and work towards societies that promotes the diversity of our nations, ODIHR is publishing its five-yearly report to assess efforts made by OSCE states in ensuring equal opportunities for Roma and Sinti people in all areas of life.
New ODIHR guidelines to improve access to healthcare and housing for Roma and Sinti communities presented in Warsaw
Publishing date: 11 October 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Roma and Sinti
Addressing ongoing issues with access to healthcare and housing for Roma and Sinti communities was the focus of a discussion organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on 11 October in Warsaw, during which ODIHR presented new tools to help OSCE countries
Self-advocacy by women from under-represented groups crucial to achieve justice and gender equality, say ODIHR event participants
Publishing date: 9 October 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Gender equality, Roma and Sinti
The importance of self-representation and self-advocacy for women from diverse groups was the focus of a discussion organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on 6 October 2023 on the margins of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference. The discussion was part of
By honouring the memory of Roma genocide victims we help fight discrimination today, OSCE human rights head says
Publishing date: 2 August 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Roma and Sinti, Tolerance and non-discrimination
WARSAW, 2 August 2023 – Remembering the persecution and murder of the Roma by the Nazi regime is also a reminder of the ongoing need to combat the discrimination that Roma and Sinti communities face today, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said on today’s Roma Genocide Remembrance Day.
Solutions to multiple challenges faced by Roma women urgently needed, OSCE human rights head says
Publishing date: 6 April 2023
Content type: Press statement
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Roma and Sinti
WARSAW, 6 April 2023 — Greater efforts are needed at all levels to combat the intersecting and overlapping discrimination suffered by Roma and Sinti women, compounded by long-standing social and economic exclusion, said the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) ahead of International Roma Day on 8 April.
Ensuring quality education for Roma children helps societies curb poverty and exclusion, say ODIHR event participants
Publishing date: 4 October 2022
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Education, Roma and Sinti
Ensuring quality education for Roma children helps societies curb poverty and exclusion, say ODIHR event participants Access to quality and inclusive education for Roma and Sinti was the topic of an event organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human rights (ODIHR) on 3 October