Category: Jekhipe Paper

Over the past three years, new policies have been tabled to pave the way towards meaningful Roma inclusion and to address the many instances of historical injustice faced by these communities. This new analysis shows that beyond big plans and lofty ambitions, the process of achieving systemic justice seems to be threatened by constant interruptions, […]

The research brief ‘Latest Developments, Strategies and Recommendations to Combat Antigypsyism in Sweden‘, authored by Jan Selling, analyses on any relevant policy or legal updates of direct relevance to the scope of the CHACHIPEN national report on Sweden titled “Considering the Swedish Commission Against Antigypsyism 2014-2016” (Selling, 2022). It summarizes the key findings of the […]

The research brief ‘Antigypsyism in the Czech Republic: From Recognition to Transitional Justice ?‘, authored by Gwendolyn Albert, analyses antigypsyism in the former Czechoslovakia and Czech Republic, tracing its roots from the 19th century to the present day. It explores recent efforts to render antigypsyism socially unacceptable and to integrate its historical context into educational […]

The research brief ‘Latest Developments, Strategies and Recommendations to Combat Antigypsyism in Spain‘, authored by  Anabel Carballo-Mesa, and Ismael Cortés, presents the current situation of the Working Commission on Memory and Reconciliation with the Roma People, created under the Democratic Memory Law and other policies, as detailed in the CHACHIPEN Spanish National report. The Briefing […]

Antigypsyism – both institutional and interpersonal, past and present – is the foundation of the persistent structural exclusion of Roma and Sinti in Italy. Persistent non-recognition of Roma and Sinti as a minority reflects a long-standing institutional pattern of exclusion from citizenship. This ‘ban and delegitimize’ approach was further reinforced and exacerbated under the fascist […]

The research brief ‘Latest Developments, Strategies and Recommendations to Combat Antigypsyism in Romania‘, authored by Iulius Rostas, provides relevant policy or legal updates regarding transitional justice initiatives to address antigypsyism in Romania. In November 2022, the first report on transitional justice initiatives in Romania was prepared as part of the EU-funded CHACHIPEN project. The initial […]

Sinti and Roma continue to experience pervasive patterns of antigypsyism and discrimination across all aspects of life, including education, employment, housing, and interactions with police and public authorities. The rise of right-wing extremism, including within political party systems, is reflected in the increasing antigypsyismfaced by these communities. Members of the minority regularly express fear about […]

Antigypsyism in Italy is a deeply entrenched and institutionally embedded form of racism, with roots in centuries of persecution. From the expulsions of the 15th century to fascist-era confinement and deportations, Roma and Sinti communities have faced persistent marginalization. Post-war policies continued this legacy through segregated schooling and the creation of state-run “nomad camps.” More […]

Antigypsyism in the Czech Republic represents a deeply rooted, historically conditioned, and structural phenomenon that systematically limits life opportunities and threatens social cohesion. It is not merely a collection of isolated prejudices, but a persistent societal force, manifesting in alarming socio-economic inequalities and extremely negative attitudes from the majority population. The paper ‘National Policy Recommendatons […]

In Romania of the last years, the anti-Roma racism/antigypsyism increased and diversified, as the National Research Report “Antigypsyism in Romania: Lessons (not) learned” (17 November 2022), the most recent report on the anti-Roma racism in Romania, shows, underlining that “The most egregious manifestations of antigypsyism in Romania include school segregation, police violence, inequality in administration […]