Ending Segregation of Roma Children in Education

Summary

The motion addresses the systemic segregation and discrimination faced by Roma children within European educational systems, calling for urgent action to ensure inclusive education.
9 04.10.2023
Other
education
human rights
social policy

Key points

  • Roma children face widespread segregation, often being placed in 'ghetto schools' or separate classes within mainstream institutions.
  • Biased and culturally insensitive psychological testing often leads to the misdiagnosis of Roma children as having mental disabilities.
  • Member States are urged to implement desegregation strategies with clear targets, sufficient resources, and ambitious timelines.
  • Increasing access to early childhood and pre-school education is seen as a vital step in preventing future school dropouts.
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