The Gypsies of Turkey, colloquially known as Gypsies, expect concrete steps to be taken regarding problems user faced by communityfrom the local gypsies group On Friday, on the occasion of the International Day of Roma.
“we will like to see concrete steps taken in Solve problems Romanian people The Rome Dialogue Network (RODA) based in Istanbul said, ” in Declaration on Friday, address governmentlocal administrations, public institutions as well as political parties.
Despite the growing interest in gypsy culture in Turkey problems user faced by community The statement said they are still waiting for solutions.
“We are seeing an increase in benefit in Roma culture and history; And the authorities began to receive our requests on social issues into consideration.” added.
still group He said, Roma people be facing problems in Access public Services, education, housing, employment, health and social Safety.
International Roma Day aims to celebrate Roma culture and raise awareness of gypsy difficulties people face. According to the council of Department of Roma and Travelers In Europe, Turkey has an estimated 2.75 million Roma populationThe highest in Europe. established in 2012, RODA guarantees “ongoing dialogue between public authorities, and gypsy groups,” according to what I reported website. The network make up of representative of Working NGOs with Groups of Roma, Dom, Lum, Abdal and activists are working in these areas.
In 2016, Turkey announced Business plan as part of The governmentRoma initiative to improve living conditions of local gypsy people.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan often praises his relations with the community with who spent his childhood in Kasımpaşa . district of Istanbul has a big part of gypsy community Live. attributed to him with Taking first steps for positive action programs for The community During his tenure, prime minister. President , who Attended gypsy “conferences” that brought together representatives of The communityIt was also The first to apologize to community in 2010 for Turkish state past denial policies community of their rights.
Education and work are dangerous challenges to gypsy community Although their status improved with Series of projects in Last few years. Most of the gypsies work In low-level positions and low-paid jobs because of limited access for education. The government worked for help With them access better business with better social Security and seeks to encourage participation in Free professional training courses where participants They are automatically hired in public services and private companies once complete training.
