Discrimination against Roma 2000, para. 17

Paragraph
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Paragraph text
[Recommends that the States parties to the Convention, taking into account their specific situations, adopt for the benefit of members of the Roma communities, inter alia, all or part of the following measures, as appropriate.] To support the inclusion in the school system of all children of Roma origin and to act to reduce drop out rates, in particular among Roma girls, and, for these purposes, to cooperate actively with Roma parents, associations and local communities.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Treaty bodies: CERD - Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Education
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Families
  • Girls
  • Persons on the move
Year
2000
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
CERD General Recommendation No. 27, Discrimination against Roma (2000), para. 17.
Paragraph info
Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph number
17