EU Commission: “Roma communities have deeply contributed to Europe’s diverse heritage”. Tackling segregation, ensuring their rights

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Ahead of International Roma Day on 8 April, the European Commission’s Vice-President for Social Rights Roxana Mînzatu, Commissioner for Equality Hadja Lahbib, and Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos issued a statement to “draw attention to Roma people’s deep-rooted 700-year presence in and contributions to Europe which are integral to Europe’s diverse heritage”. With an estimated total population of 10 to 12 million, out of which 6 million are EU citizens, Roma Day “is an opportunity to honour the diversity, culture, art, language, and contributions of the Roma community to European history and society”. “While respect for fundamental rights and equal treatment are cornerstones of our Union – the Commission said –, Roma people still do not fully benefit from these rights today”. With the EU Roma Strategic Framework 2030, “we have established a comprehensive agenda for the EU and Member States, including specific goals, for example halving the poverty gap between Roma and non-Roma, reducing housing deprivation by at least one-third, or tackling educational segregation for Roma children”.

Fonte: Agensir