VOICED : El pasado esclavo de los gitanos roma

The Romaní people migrated from India to Europe 1500 years ago and faced enslavement. Despite the abolition of slavery in 1856, they continue to suffer from poverty, persecution, and low self-esteem. Activists seek apologies from the state and church for past abuses and aim to build a fairer future.

Where did the Roma people originally migrate from 1500 years ago?

• Western Asia

• Eastern Europe

• Northern India

• Northern Africa

When was slavery abolished for the Roma in Romania?

• 1956

• 1900

• 1856

• 1800

What challenges did the Roma face after the abolition of slavery?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Poverty, persecution, and stigma

• Cultural acceptance

• Political dominance

What percentage of the Roma population lives in poverty according to the UN?

• 30%

• 90%

• 70%

• 50%

What do activists want from the State and the Church regarding the Roma's past?

• Financial compensation

• Apologies and a fairer future

• Cultural festivals

• Political representation