Europe: Helsinki Commission Concerned With Proposed Law To Change Roma Term

Europe: Helsinki Commission Concerned With Proposed Law To Change Roma Term   Leaders of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission) expressed concern today in advance of the Romanian Senate's consideration of a proposal to change the term used for one of the country's largest ethnic minorities, Roma, to "Tsigan" -- a term widely viewed as pejorative by Romani communities, including those in the United States.   "I was stunned to hear that Romania is...

For the rest of the article, as well as maps, images, related items, and videos, please visit Indigenous Peoples Issues & Resources.