"10 Goals for Improving Access to Education for Roma"

A new brochure from the Open Society Institute, based on its Equal Access to Quality Education for Roma report series, presents 10 fundamental goals toward securing a brighter future for Roma children in Europe.

15th ISC Meeting Condemns Anti-Roma Extremism in Europe

Participants in the 15th International Steering Committee have issued a statement in protest of growing extremist movements in Europe—particularly in Decade countries such as Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic—that provoke attacks and statements against Roma.

20th ISC Meeting: Decade Pledges Support for EU Roma Framework

On June 28, 2011, the International Steering Committee pledged its full commitment to helping ensure the success of the EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies. 

20th ISC Meeting: Macedonia Presents Its Presidency Plan

The government of Macedonia presented its Decade Presidency Plan for 2011-2012 at the 20th International Steering Committee Meeting in Prague on June 27-28, 2011. During the coming year, the Macedonian Presidency will pay special attention to establishing coordination between activities carried out under the Decade and related European Union efforts.

20th ISC Meeting: REF to Present Research on the Benefits of Mainstream Education

At the Decade's 20th International Steering Committee Meeting in Prague today, representatives of the Roma Education Fund will present preliminary findings from pilot research by Equality on the benefits of mainstream education for Roma children in the United Kingdom.

20th ISC Meeting: Soros Calls for EU-Decade Partnership

At the 20th International Steering Committee Meeting in Prague, George Soros urged the Decade of Roma Inclusion to develop a full partnership with the EU Roma Framework.

Action Plan of Bosnia and Herzegovina Now Available

The Decade Action Plan of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the newest Decade of Roma Inclusion member country, is now available in English.

Act Now to Make Roma Inclusion a Reality

There are two possible futures for Europe, writes Bernard Rorke of the Open Society Roma Initiatives: a region that fosters a sense of common belonging and mutual respect among all citizens, or one where Roma are humiliated as scapegoats and pariahs.

Adem Ademi Joins the Decade Secretariat

Adem Ademi has joined the Decade of Roma Inclusion Secretariat Foundation as Program Coordinator.

Albania Joins the Decade

On July 24, 2008, Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha signed the Declaration of the Decade of Roma Inclusion.

ALDE Internship at the European Parliament

The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) and MEP Viktória Mohácsi invite applications for a three-month internship at the European Parliament from September to December 2007.

ALDE Internship in the European Parliament

The ALDE Group and MEP Viktória Mohácsi invite applications for an internship at the European Parliament in Brussels.

ALDE Roma Internship Program

The European Parliament's Alliance of Liberals and Democrats in Europe (ALDE) political group is offering internships to Roma during 2008.

Analysis of Anti-segregation Policies in Decade Countries

The Hungarian Decade Presidency has released a report analyzing anti-segregation policies in countries participating in the Decade of Roma Inclusion 2005-2015.

An EU Framework for Roma Integration by 2020: A New Departure or Much Ado about Nothing?

Despite flaws in the EU Roma Framework, writes Bernard Rorke in this European Policies Initiative brief, there is a shared commitment among governments, civil society and others that there is no place for a business-as-usual approach to Roma inclusion.