Republican People’s Party’s Deputies Demand Research about Romani People

Deputy Leader Sezgin Tanrıkulu of Republican People’s Party (CHP) and Özcan Purçu, CHP deputy from İzmir province demanded a research  from Turkish parliament about Romani people who were isolated socially and discriminated publicly in order to find out and solve their problems.

It was pointed that Romani people couldn’t be integrated into the society due to social and economic problems and historical prejudices, particularly. Deputies drew attention that Romani people were the most disadvantaged fraction of the society.

Not enough to erase poverty

It was stated that Romani people faced ‘social isolation’ and a comprehensive research was necessary for Romani people to participate in social life with the help of legal transformations and practical approach.

"Social isolation means not being able to participate actively in society and to reach social and cultural source and means finally disengagement with the society.  One of the main reason is economic inequality. However, it is not enough to erase ‘poverty’ due to it is a multilayer problem.

"A comprehensive research is necessary for Romani people to participate in social life with the help of legal transformations and practical approach.”

"Problems like spatial isolation, isolation from workplaces and not being able to reach public social facilities should be solved for Romani people to eradicate their problems and make them literally integrate into society.” (NV/BD)

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