Colloquy of the French League of Human Rights on Roma Rights
The Alliance participated to a Colloquy of the French League of Human Rights on "Roma Rights", Thursday 12 December 2013, Maison de l'Europe, Paris
This Colloquy organised by the French League of Human Rights (LDH), in cooperation with the Maison de l’Europe, entitled "Roma rights: action is possible " was an opportunity to gather local authorities and associations to make an update on the situation of Roma in Europe and France, and address the issue of citizenship. It will favor exchange of European and French experiences to favor Roma inclusion and debate on the position of Roma in societies.
The Alliance presented its activities, as well as the Joint Council of Europe/European Commission ROMACT Project which it is supporting since it was launched in October 2013, and its action plan. Other initiatives of the Council of Europe aiming to promote the inclusion of Roma people, including the ROMED programme of intercultural mediation for Roma communities, was also be mentioned.