International recommendation

Situation of the Roma people

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
Themes:
EducationEquality and non-discrimination
Populations of concern:
RomaRomani/Tater
Relevant CERD article:
Art. 5 – Enjoyment of rights without racial discrimination
Source:
CERD/C/NOR/CO/23-24, para. 24

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure types:
Practices and guidelinesPolicies, strategies, and action plansAwareness-raising and disseminationConsultation
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Local Government and ModernisationMinistry of Education and ResearchMinistry of Culture

In view of its general recommendations No. 32 (2009) on the meaning and scope of special measures in the Convention and No. 27 (2000) on discrimination against Roma, the Committee recommends that the State party enact special measures to promote the economic, social and cultural rights of Roma in consultation with them. The Committee also recommends that the State party combat negative stereotypes and prejudices against Roma and conduct awareness-raising campaigns for the general public to build trust and promote understanding. The Committee further recommends that the State party ensure that the situation of the education of Roma children is included in the white paper on how to strengthen the situation of national minorities in Norway that will be released in 2020, identifying concrete measures to prevent high dropout rates among Roma children.