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 children
A gipsy boy is playing with an ax in an improvised settlement on the outskirts of Miercurea Ciuc city, Romania, 3.10.2013. Several Roma families have been living in containers and improvised houses for the last 8 years, after the local authorities evicted them from houses they had abusively occupied downtown Miercurea Ciuc.
Gipsy girl
Children from the gipsy family Grancsa in the yard of their settlement in Sancraieni village, Harghita county, Romania, 5.10.2013.
Gipsy woman
Ida Grancsa is sweeping her family's yard in their settlement in Sancraieni village, Harghita county, Romania, 5.10.2013.
Gipsy boy
A little boy is posing in a gipsy improvised settlement on the outskirts of Miercurea Ciuc city, Romania, 3.10.2013. Several Roma families have been living improvised shelters, after the local authorities evicted them from houses they had abusively occupied downtown Miercurea Ciuc.
Istvan Otvos
Istvan Otvos (17 years old) is repairing a car in "Balasz Garage" car workshop in Miercurea Ciuc city, Romania, 5.10.2013. Several Roma families have been living in improvised houses, after the local authorities evicted them from houses they had abusively occupied in downtown Miercurea Ciuc.
Istvan Otvos
Istvan Otvos (17 years old) is reading a book inside his house, in an improvised settlement on the outskirts of Miercurea Ciuc city, Romania, 5.10.2013. Several Roma families have been living in improvised houses, after the local authorities evicted them from houses they had abusively occupied in downtown Miercurea Ciuc.
Gipsy children
Children from the gipsy family Grancsa are playing in the yard of their family settlement in Sancraieni village, Harghita county, Romania, 5.10.2013.
Gipsy family
A woman and children from the gipsy family Grancsa are collecting potatoes in the yard of their settlement in Sancraieni village, Harghita county, Romania, 5.10.2013.
