Roma parents whose children were discriminated against in two primary schools in North Macedonia received an important judgment before the European Court of Human Rights against North Macedonia. The court determined that two elementary schools, "Gjorgi Sugarev" in Bitola and "Goce Delchev" in Shtip, violated the children's right to non-discrimination (Article 14) in connection with their right to education (Article 2 of Protocol No. 1).

Each household (a total of 38 families) was awarded damages in the amount of 1,200 euros, or a total of 45,600 euros for both schools. The case was brought before the Court through two applications submitted by the European Center for Roma Rights (ECPR), which earlier this year secured decisions to end segregation in Bitola and Shtip from the Commission for Prevention and Protection from Discrimination in North Macedonia.

"Within three months, the state should pay compensation to 38 households," said ECPR legal director Senada Sali.

Link: http://www.errc.org/news/dismantling-school-segregation-in-bitola-macedonia

Pavel Fischer, Marek Hilšer, Danuše Nerudová and Josef Středula would all fly the Romani flag on the appropriate occasions at Prague Castle if they were to become the head of state. The candidates made their statements during the Aréna N debate organized by Deník N.

“Decidedly yes. There are rather a lot of occasions on which the Romani flag could fly there too. Why not?” Středula said in response to a question from debate moderator Jan Moláček as to whether he would fly the Romani flag if elected.

“Romani people are citizens of this country, it’s a minority. I also see no reason why the flag couldn’t be flown,” candidate Hilšer responded.

“The Roma need recognition, including from the president, so yes,” agreed Fischer. Nerudová was of the same opinion.

Link: https://romea.cz/en/czech-republic/czech-presidential-candidates-fischer-hilser-nerudova-and-stredula-all-say-they-would-fly-the-romani-flag-at-prague-castle-if-elected