Motion for a Resolution by

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)

Mundardyas la e Kali Legiya: Despite strong efforts against discrimination of all forms,
Roma people are still widely discriminated against in education, employment, and in
everyday life. On the other hand, integration efforts have mostly failed, with the Balkan
region lagging behind their EU member state neighbours. What is the way forward for the
rights of the Roma People? What can states do in order to balance support towards the
Roma, while supporting further integration?

Submitted by:
Ajna Katica (BiH), Aleksandra Brnic (BiH), Beatriz Frasco (PT), Ilayda Hatipoglu (TR), Merjem
Poplata (BiH), Sonia Jakubiak (PL),Vlada Zahoruiko (UA), Pedro Oliveira (PT) Chairperson

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Alarmed by the negative stereotypes and prejudice against Roma people in European
society,

B. Concerned by the fact that some Roma people lack personal Identification Documents and
social security,

C. Deeply concerned about the fact that 20% of Roma people 1 are not covered by medical
insurance or do not know if they are,

D. Noting with regret that 80% of Roma are at risk of poverty1,

E. Bearing in mind that, on average, only 1 in every 4 Roma aged 16 years old or older
reported employed or self-employed1,

F. Keeping in mind that there is a lack of up to date data on Roma peoples situation
throughout Europe1,

G. Aware of insufficient knowledge about the Roma community and their culture by non-
Roma people,

H. Deeply concerned by the fact that Romani youngsters feel the need to contribute to their
household income and decide to quit school to do so,

I. Fully alarmed by segregation and discrimination against Roma people in educational

system of Balkan states;

1. Recommends former Yugoslavia states to create a network of Help Centers for Roma people
with the purpose of;
a) Issuing Identification Documents,

1
Second European Union Minorities and Discrimination Survey, by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
 b) Organising courses for guidelines to write a Curriculum Vitae, Motivation letter,
Job Interview preparation, etc.,
c) Providing available vocational training;

2. Encourages the creation of Romani Health Cards to ensure equal access to health treatment
without the need for other official documentation;

3. Invites local hospitals to send volunteer doctors or nurses to visit Roma families and educate
them about health, furthermore to host free educational events and courses for the Roma
community;

4. Encourages the former Yugoslav state governments to grant financial benefits, such as tax
reduction and subsidies, for companies which use the method of Blind Hiring 2 into their hiring
methods;

5. Urges the former Yugoslav states, in cooperation with Non-Governmental Organisations, to

create a database on the current situation of the Roma people, in which the data gathered can
assist the creation of future legislation;

6. Calls upon governments and NGOs, such as the European Roma Rights Centre, to create
guidelines for teachers about Roma people and their culture;

7. Considers limiting financial benefits to Roma families in which Roma children do not attend
school, in which eligibility for such support relies on children continuing education;

8. Further recommends to educate the teachers on how to treat Roma people in order to avoid
discrimination in the classroom.

2
Blind Hiring - to judge potential hires exclusively based on their abilities. Meaning all personal information about the candidate
is not considered.