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Civil registration and lack of documentation among Roma and Sinti. A compendium of challenges, good practices and lessons learned in the OSCE region

Civil registration and lack of documentation among Roma and Sinti. A compendium of challenges, good practices and lessons learned in the OSCE region

Legal identity is a fundamental human right and a prerequisite for accessing essential services such as education, health care, social support and employment. ODIHR findings show that the lack of identification documents (ID) disproportionately affects Roma and Sinti communities in many OSCE participating States, leading to systemic exclusion, restricted mobility and limited political participation.

This compendium aims to highlight the persistent challenges Roma communities face in accessing civil registration and identification, and ways to overcome them.

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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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Roma and Sinti, Tolerance and non-discrimination
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A curated set of ODIHR’s most relevant Roma and Sinti publications, offering clear guidance, practical tools, and expert insights to help build societies in which Roma and Sinti can live free from discrimination and participate fully in public and political life.
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