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Roma Health

Roma Health

The Open Society Foundations promote equal access of Roma to quality health care services and encourage full participation of Roma advocates in shaping health policies.

Open Society Voices

Roma Health a Focus at European Public Health Conference

December 6, 2012 by Tamsin Rose 5

Discrimination and exclusion have resulted in unacceptable standards of health for Roma. This year’s EUPHA conference offered a chance to let more than 1,000 health experts know.

Bulgaria’s Roma Pushing for Real Accountability in Health Care

August 22, 2012 by Erin Howe 1

Despite strong Roma integration policies, Roma still have less access to health care than majority populations. To address this gap, community groups are monitoring health care services and advocating for change.

What Lies Ahead for the EU Framework on Roma Integration?

October 13, 2011 by Bernard Rorke 2

National strategies for Roma integration in Europe cannot succeed without resolute and unequivocal action to combat racism and discrimination.