The Independent Commission on Antigypsyism (UKA) report shows that ethnic minority groups still face discrimination in Germany.
The UKA calls for a policy that aims to make good for the injustices meted out to Roma Holocaust survivors and their offspring even after World War Two. The UKA recommends the full recognition of the Nazi genocide of the Sinti and Roma. In addition, the report says it is imperative to set up a commission to deal with injustices done to Sinti and Roma in post-war Germany.
Also recommended is the appointment of a government commissioner to fight antigypsyism and an independent circle of advisors, the creation of a standing committee of the German federal government and the German states.
The UKA report also deals with the role of the media that cement stereotypes:
"One of the reasons for the lack of knowledge and the creation of myths in collective perception is the strengthening of stereotypes in the media, the distortion of information and the emotionalization of news in the context of Sinti and Roma communities." explained, social worker Isidora Randjelovic.
No comments:
Post a Comment