Through its Roma Health Project, the Open Society Public Health Program supports organizations and advocates working to ensure that stigmatized Roma communities have access to quality health services. The Roma Health Project does not fund health services or health education activities. The project works in Central and Eastern Europe, with a focus on Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Slovakia.
Building the Capacity of Roma NGOs Addressing Health Issues
The Roma Health Project strives to build the capacity of Roma civil society leaders and organizations to engage in health policy advocacy at a local, national, and regional level.
Combating Discrimination Faced by Roma in Accessing and Receiving Health Care
The Roma Health Project supports effective use of legal tools to advance the health and rights of Roma and to combat related discrimination.
Supporting the Development and Implementation of Health-related Laws, Policies, and Practices
The Roma Health Project supports efforts to ensure just and equitable treatment in health care settings by addressing systematic barriers faced by Roma.
Holding Authorities Accountable for Their Responsibilities to Roma
The Roma Health Projects supports efforts to hold governments accountable for their health-related responsibilities under local, national, and international laws and policies.
