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Discrimination Against Roma, Sinti, and Travellers is 'Almost Normalized,' Says National Ombudsman
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The Dutch National Ombudsman reports that discrimination against Roma, Sinti, and travellers has become almost normalized due to a lack of urgent government action. The ombudsman's report highlights institutional bias where policies often focus on security rather than inclusion, leading to lower school advice for children and hiring barriers for adults. While the groups share different cultural backgrounds, they face similar stereotypes linking their origins to criminality. The ombudsman criticizes the fragmented responsibility across ministries and calls for an end to practices like restrictive site planning and automatic background checks.
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