Romani Human Rights in Europe Hearing Before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe

Examines the situation of the Romani in Europe, a dispersed minority present in virtually every country. Estimated at between 7 & 10 million people & the fastest growing population in Europe, the Romani (commonly known as Gypsies) are a people whose situation has worsened since the fall of Communism. Witnesses: David Crowe, Prof. of History, Elon College; Ian Hancock, Prof., Univ. of Texas at Austin, & International Romani Union; James Goldston, Legal Director, European Romani Rights Center; & Livia Plaks, Exec. Director, Project on Ethnic Relations. Also, excerpts from the State Dept's. 1997 Country Reports on Human Rights -- Reporting on Romani Minorities.Smith, Christopher H. is the author of 'Romani Human Rights in Europe Hearing Before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe' with ISBN 9780756701772 and ISBN 0756701775.