The Roma (gypsies) are often subject to inter-ethnic conflicts in Europe. Their name is part of the stereotypes, prejudices and growing racist discourse throughout Europe. The estimated number of Roma population who live in Romania is between 1,7 and 2 million, and the high rate of illiteracy registered among the gypsies leads to poverty and social exclusion. In Romania, the conflict between the Roma population and the Romanians is a reality in all regions where they live together.
Gipsy boy
Janos Grancsa (age 15) is attending classes at the technical high school in Miercurea Ciuc city, Harghita county, Romania, 13.05.2010. Janos is the only one in his family who went to school.
Gipsy family
Joni Emese, a social mediator between the authorities and the gipsy comunity is talking with a gipsy family, Sancraieni village, Harghita county, Romania, 13.05.2010
Gipsy woman
A gipsy woman is sitting on the porch of her house in Sancraieni village, Harghita county, Romania, 13.05.2010
Gipsy woman
A gipsy woman is cleaning the floor of her house in Sancraieni village, Harghita county, Romania, 13.05.2010
Gipsy family
Gipsy people are driving a cart full of hay in Sancraieni village, Harghita county, Romania, 13.05.2010.
Gipsy woman
A gipsy woman poses on the porch of her house in Sancraieni village, Harghita county, Romania, 13.05.2010
Gipsy woman
A gipsy woman is carrying a bucket in her yard in Sancraieni village, Harghita county, Romania, 13.05.2010
Gipsy family
Janos Grancsa (age 54), a gipsy lider named "Bulibasa" and his grandson, Janos Grancsa (age 15) are storing hay in the storehouse in Sancraieni village, Harghita county, Romania, 13.05.2010.
Gipsy family
Gipsy people are walking on the road in Sancraieni village, Harghita county, Romania, 13.05.2010.
Gipsy man
Zoltan Attila is posing inside his house in Sanmartin village, Harghita county, Romania, 13.05.2010. During the conflict in 2009, Zoltan's house was vandalised and his family threatened.
