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USA: We cannot ignore the discrimination of Romani people

13 April 2013
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On the occasion
of International Romani Day this 8 April 2013, US Secretary of State John Kerry sent
greetings from President Obama and the people of the United States of America
to the Romani people. International Romani Day celebrates the diversity
of Romani culture.

Kerry emphasized
that we should reflect on the obstacles preventing millions of Romani people from
realizing their potential. “Romani people continue to face extensive
discrimination in access to education, employment, health care and housing. In
recent years, the global economic crisis has slowed progress on resolving these
problems and led to an even more alarming rise in anti-Romani rhetoric. The
evictions of entire Romani communities and families from neighborhoods, or the
segregation of Romani villages are living illustrations of the exclusion and
isolation of Romani people. We cannot ignore these deeply disturbing developments,”
Kerry said.

Kerry also
confirmed that the United States is determined to achieve equality, equal
opportunity and inclusion for all Romani people by working together with civil society
and European governments, as well as through international organizations such as
the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

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