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 t

The Council of Europe, after 40 years of activities with Roma, is intensifying its commitment to monitoring and improving their situation and to involving their

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

There are approximately ten million Roma in Europe, making them the continent’s largest non-territorial minority. Despite this fact, the Roma continue to expe

The situation of the Roma in Europe, especially in the former communist states, is one of the more important human rights issues on the agenda of the internatio