Roma Health
Working towards a Europe where all Roma can benefit from an improved standard of physical, mental and social well-being to contribute to the development of their home communities and host societies.
Publications
Closing the life expectancy gap of Roma in Europe
Post-2020 EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies
EPHA’s Response to EU Evaluation of the National Roma Integration Strategies
Latest Developments
Health inequalities: a persistent obstacle for Roma equality and inclusion
a new reflection paper from EPHA on the EU’s new framework strategy for Roma inclusion
Tackle child poverty by expanding the scope of the EU Child Guarantee
Joint response to the European Commission consultation on the European Child Guarantee
New network aims to tackle Roma health inequalities highlighted by COVID-19
Roma and non-Roma organisations are joining together in a new network to highlight the health inequalities facing Roma communities in Europe
Analysis & Opinion
A reproductive justice lens in COVID19 times: the rights of Roma girls
On World Children’s Day we must remember the rights of Roma girls, which have been particularly affected by COVID19
How does anti-Gypsyism define Roma quality of life?
On International Roma Day, how Roma communities have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak
Health inequalities: a public health challenge for European policy-makers
All key policies should include health perspectives in order to successfully reduce health inequalities and prevent such disparities in the future.
Roma Health Network
The Roma Health Network strives to close the gap in health between Roma and non-Roma by tackling the uneven distribution of environmental and social determinants responsible for physical and mental health and wellbeing.
By our Roma Fellows
More Roma professionals are needed to improve healthcare for Roma
A new briefing makes the case for a new approach to tackling anti-gypsyism and improving Ronma health in Slovakia
Benefitting children, parents and community: the Sure Start Programme in Hungary
The positive effects are already observed in local kindergartens with children showing improvement in social skills, adaptability, vocabulary and mobility.
Free dental medicine for children from disadvantaged families
Why must children suffer from infected teeth because they are poor and their families receive social welfare?
Past Events
Every child deserves to thrive
14 May 2019
The role of the EU in promoting and encouraging investment in early childhood development.
Roma contribution to a healthy Europe
12 April 2018
Antigypsysm: combating negative attitudes about Roma in Romania
6 September 2017