The Council of Europe estimates that approximately 8,500 Roma live in Slovenia (0.42% of the population).
The strategy aims to eliminate poverty and social exclusion of marginalised Roma communities, and in particular addresses child welfare, education, employment, healthcare and housing.
The involvement of the Roma themselves is crucial, as well as raising general awareness and fighting discrimination. Slovenia wants to involve Roma children in the educational process as early as possible (pre-schools) with the help of Roma assistants and mediators.
The plan also covers legalising settlements and a pilot project for better healthcare.
