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Roma continued to face discrimination in education, housing and health. The acceptance of diplomatic assurances against torture and other ill-treatment remained a cause of concern.

Romani children denied proper education in Slovakia - 24 April 2009
Every child has the right to education without discrimination. In Slovakia, huge numbers of Romani children are denied this right.

Europe's Roma community still facing massive discrimination - 8 April 2009
Denied their rights to housing, employment, healthcare and education, Roma are often victims of forced evictions, racist attacks and police ill-treatment.

Europe unites against Roma discrimination - 26 November 2008
An innovative two-day meeting in London – organised by Amnesty International – has brought together Roma and human rights activists from across Europe.

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Romani children segregated in Slovakia’s schools - 24 July 2008
Large numbers are inappropriately placed in special schools, receive a substandard education and have very limited opportunities for employment and further education.

Slovakia urged to end segregation of Romani children - 24 July 2008
Segregation of Romani children in special schools providing inferior education is a form of unlawful discrimination.

Europe moves to protect trafficked people - 1 February 2008
Europe has taken a further step towards protecting people who have been trafficked with the entry into force of a new convention.

Slovakia: Justice minister must stop extradition - 22 January 2008
Amnesty International is deeply dismayed at today's decision of the Supreme Court in Slovakia which gives the green light for the extradition of Mustapha Labsi to Al

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