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ROMA PROGRAM
Roma Program dates back to 1998 – 1999, when support was provided to the initial projects of non-Roma NGOs working with Roma children (workshops, literacy courses, "acquisition of basic habits" etc). At this time, FOSI ROM supported the establishment of the first Roma association, along with a round table and a sociological survey on the status of Roma. According to the 1991 general census, 3,282 citizens identified themselves as Roma. However, subsequent data (obtained in the survey conducted by local Social Welfare Centers, Red Cross offices and Roma associations) indicated that the figure was close to 21,000 in 1999. According to some information, after the outbreak of war in Kosovo, more than 40,000 Roma from Kosovo passed through Montenegro, mainly on their way to Western Europe. Data on education among Roma population raises concern, whereas unemployment, unresolved legal status, poor living standard and living conditions are some of the issues faced by Roma in Montenegro... more»»
ROMA EDUCATION INITIATIVE IN MONTENEGRO
DECADE OF ROMA INCLUSION (2005 - 2015)
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