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OSI’s Roma-related initiatives are generally coordinated and implemented with individual Soros foundations. Find out more about Soros foundations.

The Roma Initiatives Office collaborates with OSI’s Roma Health Project (RHP), part of the Public Health Program, in efforts to promote Roma equal access to appropriate and quality health care services. The project focuses on the protection of the rights of the Roma population in health care settings, by promoting involvement of Roma communities in advocating for access to health services, addressing discrimination against Roma in the health sector and raising visibility around the obstacles impeding access health care. RHP supports the development of sound public health policies targeting Roma, and combating the perpetuation of myths and stereotypes about Roma communities and health.

For more information, see the Roma Health Project website.

About OSI & Roma Health
OSI's Roma Health Project, part of the Public Health Program, works to promote equal access of Roma to appropriate and quality health care services, and encourages full participation of Roma advocates in developing and shaping health policies.  more

Ambulance Not on the Way: The Disgrace of Health Care for Roma in Europe
October 2006
This report published by OSI grantee the European Roma Rights Centre explores major systemic causes for exclusion of Roma from access to health care.  more

Mediating Romani Health: Policy and Program Opportunities
December 2005
As many Eastern European countries initiate or expand Roma Health Mediator programs, this OSI-produced study identifies the potential and limitations of such programs in Bulgaria, Finland, and Romania. more

OSI-Supported Journalism Fellows Investigate Roma Health Care
July 27, 2006
An investigative journalism fellowship awarded by an OSI grantee brings to light the need to further improve access to health care for Roma. more

Roma Health Mediation: EuroHealthNet Training
September 26, 2006
This OSI-sponsored workshop for health policymakers from Central and Eastern Europe offers skills on European Union funding mechanisms as well as other general public health issues.  more

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