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Sedláček gets suspended sentence for racist statements at National Party event
Prague, 9.3.2010, 18:06, (ROMEA) Pavel Sedláček has received a one-year prison sentence, suspended for a trial period of three years, due to racist statements he made in October 2008 at a gathering of the nationalist National Party (Národní strana - NS) in Prague. The District Court for Prague 1 found him guilty of the crimes of defaming a nation, ethnic group, race or belief, inciting hatred toward a group of persons and/or suppressing their rights and freedoms. Presiding Judge Libor Vávra reported the verdict to the Czech Press Agency today. The court order took effect on 26 February.
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| Czech and German NGOs plan to focus on the victims of violent hate crime
Prague, 6.11.2009, 11:11, (ROMEA) Several Czech and German NGOs involved in the “Hate Crime – Forgotten Victims” project plan to map the situation of victims of violent hate crime in the Czech Republic. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, NGO representatives told journalists there is a lack of statistics on the number of victims and the kinds of violence they encounter. Victims include not only the Roma, but foreigners, homosexuals and those involved in alternative cultures.
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| More than 600 people protest in Ústí nad Labem against neo-Nazis, children gassed in Lidice also "turn their backs" on them
Usti nad Labem, 16.4.2009, 15:03, (ROMEA) Opponents of the neo-Nazis held a concert today to protest a march being convened on Saturday by the Autonomous Nationalist movement in Ústí nad Labem. More than 600 people gathered on Mírové náměstí. The organizers planned the high point of the evening to be a performance by the band Pražský výběr, fronted by outgoing Czech Human Rights and Minorities Minister Michael Kocáb.
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| EU criticized at first European Roma summit
Brussels, 17.9.2008, 10:10, (AP) The European Union called Tuesday for a continentwide drive to improve the plight of millions of Gypsies, also called Roma, who face discrimination and poverty.
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The Spanish Presidency will insist on making “full use” of structural funds to help the Gypsy community
Madrid, 10.3.2010, 00:12, (ROMEA)
The Spanish Presidency will insist on making “full use” of structural funds to promote the integration of the Gypsy community to achieve an “integral promotion of the Romani communities based on improvements in their housing and their environment”, said the Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union, Diego López Garrido, on Tuesday.
full story | The Roma Health Project / OSI is seeking a new Program Coordinator
Budapest, 9.3.2010, 23:11, (ROMEA)
The Open Society Institute (OSI), a private operating and grant making foundation, aims to shape public policy to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform. On a local level, OSI implements a range of initiatives to support the rule of law, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, OSI works to build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as combating corruption and rights abuses.
full story | NGOs advocate for implementation of European Social Charter judgments in Bulgaria
Sofia, 8.3.2010, 22:10, (ERRC)
At a workshop yesterday hosted by the European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC), the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee (BHC) and the Bulgarian Committee for the Protection Against Discrimination, activists praised the efforts of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare to expand coverage of social assistance and health insurance but insisted that more needed to be done to protect the rights of Roma and all Bulgarian citizens.
full story | A Roma Journey, an exciting new web exhibition from The European Library
EU, 8.3.2010, 22:10, (ROMA VIRTUAL NETWORK )
Uncover the Roma’s rich cultural heritage with this ground breaking multilingual online exhibition.
full story | Interview with the Dom Leader: Amoun Sleem
Istanbul, 8.3.2010, 22:10, (http://www.cingeneyiz.org)
 We had an interview with one of the representers of Dom Gypsies of Israel. You will read the story of the transformation of a woman from a Dom child selling cards around Aksa Mosque to a Dom leader in this interview.
full story | Slovakia plans to remove Romani children from their families
London, 8.3.2010, 21:09, (ROMEA)
Amnesty International has warned that establishing boarding schools for Romani children “and gradually detach[ing] them from the way of living they currently experience in the settlements“ is discriminatory and a blatant attack on the Roma way of living.
full story | Collections agent wants more than CZK 8 million from the town of Chomutov
Chomutov, 5.3.2010, 16:04, (ROMEA)
Collections agent JUDr. Jan Paraska is billing the town of Chomutov CZK 8 million for collections performed on their behalf. Last year Paraska confiscated welfare benefits from debtors immediately after they were disbursed in cash at the town hall. The town is refusing to pay Paraska his fee. Instead, authorities are appealing to the Regional Court in Usti nad Labem, the Collections Chamber, and the Czech Justice Ministry. The news server iDNES.cz reported on the case today.
full story | UN says Roma in the Czech Republic and Slovakia suffer discrimination
Geneva, 5.3.2010, 12:12, (ROMEA)
Today UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said Roma in the Czech Republic, Italy and Slovakia suffer from discrimination and the situation seems to be deteriorating. Her remarks were reported by AFP. Czech Human Rights and Minorities Minister Michael Kocáb told the Czech Press Agency that in his view the claim that the situation is worsening for the Roma in the Czech Republic does not correspond to reality.
full story | Roma supporter Hindu leader Zed installed as Senior Fellow of “Foundation for Interreligious Diplomacy”
New York, 5.3.2010, 11:11, (ROMEA)
 Religious statesman Rajan Zed has been nominated as Senior Fellow of “Foundation for Interreligious Diplomacy”, who will also act as Religious Advisor on Hindu issues to the Foundation.
full story | Suspect admits to shooting at Roma houses
Budapest, 4.3.2010, 23:11, (Hungary Around the Clock)
Árpád K, the main suspect in the recent string of murders of Roma people in Hungary, has admitted that he opened fire on several Roma-inhabited houses on July 21, 2008.
full story | Roma leader calls on community to support Fidesz
Budapest, 4.3.2010, 23:11, (MTI)
Florian Farkas, head of Hungarian Roma federation Lungo Drom, called on members to support the main conservative Fidesz party at the upcoming general elections, in his address to the federation's congress in Szolnok (C) on Saturday.
full story | Roma in Croatia play football against racism and discrimination
Zagreb, 4.3.2010, 23:11, (Croatian Times)
Roma have played a football match against Zagreb city officials under the slogan "with a ball against discrimination, racism and poverty."
full story | UK Association of Gypsy Women concerns with the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) in Kosovo
Kosovo, 4.3.2010, 23:11, (ROMA VIRTUAL NETWORK )
The UK Association of Gypsy Women have registered grave concerns with the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) in Kosovo, on the disgraceful and degrading treatment metered out by the Kosovo Police in an incident on the 5th February where reportedly, batons were used in a brutal and cowardly attack on a small group of Roma people, beating elderly and young men, women and children with batons also calling for reinforcements, simply because the people voiced their protest against officials moving desperately needed aid.
full story | France discriminates against Roma and Travellers in violation of the European Social Charter
Strasbourg, 4.3.2010, 23:11, (ERRC)
The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) has found France in breach of Articles 16, 19, 30, 31 and E of the Revised European Social Charter (Social Charter) in respect of the housing and social inclusion situation of its Traveller and Romani populations, both itinerant and settled. The decision follows a collective complaint filed by the European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) which complained of inadequacies and discrimination in housing rights, access to voting rights and social inclusion measures.
full story | Seven Olympic spectators seek Canadian asylum
Vancouver, 4.3.2010, 10:10, (The Gazetta)
Immigration officials say seven Olympic spectators have applied for refugee asylum in Canada.
full story | Improving the impact on Roma discussed in Budapest
Sofia, 4.3.2010, 10:10, (Amalipe)
How to improve the impact of policies, programs and projects aimed at social inclusion of Roma was the main topic of a conference organized by European Roma Rights Center and Roma Education fund in Budapest on March 1. Tens of participants: high-level officials from European Commission (DG Employment and DG Regional Development), governmental officials, independent researchers and Roma NGO activists from 18 European countries took part in it. They discussed the first draft of the report “Activities to Improve the Impact of Policies, Programs and Projects Aimed at the Social Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination of Roma in the EU” prepared by ERRC and REF and commissioned by the European Commission.
full story | Gypsies in Europe still face discrimination, Vatican officials say
Vatican, 4.3.2010, 10:10, (U.S.Catholic)
Undoubtedly the most discriminated minority group in Europe, the Gypsies experience the impact of firmly rooted stereotypes every day, said a Vatican official.
full story | Opening Address at Conference on Gypsy Ministry
Rome, 3.3.2010, 12:12, (Catholic.net)
Here is an unofficial translation of the welcoming address delivered by Archbishop Antonio Maria Vegli?, president of the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Travelers, at the meeting of the national directors for the pastoral care of Gypsies in Europe, which is under way in Rome through Thursday.
full story | Racism on rise in Britain, politics to blame: watchdog
London, 3.3.2010, 01:01, (EXPATICA)
Racist attacks are on the rise in Britain where both politicians and the tabloid press routinely disparage Muslims, migrants and gypsies, a European rights watchdog charged Tuesday.
full story | Slow progress on rights in Kosovo
Pristina, 1.3.2010, 23:11, (http://www.europeanvoice.com)
A lack of consensus among the EU's member states about Kosovo's status is hindering progress in the justice system.
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