July 29, 2014 — The FXB Center for Health and Human Rights today published a briefing paper following field work in Kosovo in June 2013. The team investigated the conditions of the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians in five communities, identifying the main issues faced by these minority communities, including forced repatriation, access to education and discrimination. The report concludes with recommendations for national and international governments and organizations to respect the rights of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians living in Kosovo and abroad.
Related: Read Jacqueline Bhabha and Margareta Matache’s paper in Cambridge University Press’ European Review analyzing Roma and minority communities in Kosovo in the context of the country’s bid for EU accession.