A series of events hosted by the European Parliament is giving center stage to the Roma community: encompassing exhibitions, conferences, music and a film screening...

culture

EU politics

rights of the individual

human rights

Roma week

and yet few people understand the realities 

The aim of Roma week at the European Parliament 

is to shed light on this pan-European minority. 

Often the subject of negative stereotypes, 

to demonstrate their broader cultural heritage. 

The Roma week in the European Parliament 

which encompasses a variety of discriminating attitudes. 

60% of the Roma population have no access to clean tap water, 

and many Roma children have to attend segregated schools. 

We cannot be proud of the EU we see today, 

that 80% of the Roma population are without employment, 

to fulfill our values of the European Union.