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The Rights of Roma Children and Women

https://www.unicef.org/eca/reports/rights-roma-children-and-women

Of the 12 million Roma people living in Europe, half are thought to be under the age of 18. These children face significant challenges. Roma girls and boys face discrimination that often starts before they are even born, with Roma mothers lacking adequate prenatal and maternal health care, and that continues to shape their lives as they grow. It…, THE RIGHTS OF ROMA CHILDREN AND WOMENin Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Serbia A comparative review and further analysis of findings from MICS surveys in Roma settlements in the three countries The Rights of Roma Children and Women in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and…

01 January 2014

Realizing the rights of Roma children and women in three countries

https://www.unicef.org/eca/reports/realizing-rights-roma-children-and-women-three-countries

Across Europe, many Roma children and adolescents experience extreme poverty, social exclusion and discrimination. That exclusion is often driven by poverty, limited participation in the decisions that shape their lives, discrimination, isolation and a lack of sustainable well-funded policies to change this pattern. The lack of information about …, 1 unite for childrenwww.unicef.org/ceecis Introduction Across Europe, many Roma boys and girls, young men and women experience extreme poverty, social exclusion and discrimination. They are disadvantaged and marginalised through not being registered, low levels of parental education, low participation in early childhood care and education at all…

Supporting male refugees and migrants who survive or are at risk of sexual violence

https://www.unicef.org/eca/reports/supporting-male-refugees-and-migrants-who-survive-or-are-risk-sexual-violence

Every year, tens of thousands of young refugees and migrants travel through some of the world’s most dangerous migration routes to reach Europe. During their journey and even after they finally arrive, they are vulnerable to violence, including sexual violence. Sexual violence includes rape, unwanted touching, or being forced to watch someone else…, Includes any sexual contact WITHOUT CONSENT Can happen to ANYONE Is NEVER the victim/survivors fault Is NEVER justified HELP is available (see Q&A12) Sexual violence includes rape, injury to or unwanted touching of the private parts, being forced to have sex with someone, being forced to watch someone else being sexually violated, being forced…

Supporting survivors of violence in Europe: a training curriculum

https://www.unicef.org/eca/reports/supporting-survivors-violence-europe-training-curriculum

Refugees and migrants around the world face serious risks of violence, including sexual violence, exploitation and abuse. This is particularly true for women and girls whose migration experience is often characterized by gender-based violence (GBV). Men and boys are also targeted for violence including sexual violence. Despite extensive exposure…, SUPPORTING SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE The role of linguistic and cultural mediators A TRAINING CURRICULUM With a focus on gender-based violence and sexual violence against men and boys SUPPORTING SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE: THE ROLE OF LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL MEDIATORS Acknowledgements This curriculum is a product of the Womens Refugee Commissions (WRCs)…