European Roma Rights Center

The European Roma Rights Center (ERRC) is an international public interest law organisation which monitors the situation of Roma in Europe and provides legal defence to victims of human rights violations.

The Roma (Gypsies) remain to date the most deprived ethnic group of Europe. Everywhere, their fundamental rights are threatened. Disturbing cases of racist violence targetting Roma have occured recent years. Discrimination against Roma in employment, education, health care, and other fields is common in many countries. Hate speech against Roma deepens the negative stereotypes which pervade European public opinion.

The ERRC is governed by an international board of directors. Romani organisations and Romani individuals throughout Europe contribute time, money and expertise to the ERRC.

Last updated:    July 1999

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