Poland - 2012
Sport: Effective participation of minorities in sport
- Code:
- RED123
- Key Area:
- Public Life, Culture, Sport & Media
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
The lifestyle of ethnic and national minorities and their participation in sports activities do not differ from what is typical of the remaining part of the society. |
| Qualitative Info |
The lifestyle of ethnic and national minorities and their participation in sports activities do not differ from what is typical of the remaining part of the society. An exception to that principle are the Roma who, due to a lower standard of living, have more limited access to the cultural goods, including sports. Central and local government authorities act for improvement of their situation. As a part of the governmental Programme for the Roma Community in Poland which has been implemented since 2004 various extracurricular sport activities for the Roma children are organised at schools. Such actions aim at involving the young Roma into a school life and enabling them more effective integration with other children.
Source: Ministry of Interior, Programme for the Roma Community in Poland |
| Groups affected/interested | Roma & Travelers, Ethnic minorities |
| Type (R/D) | Anti-roma/zinghanophobia |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Sport |
| External Url | http://www.mswia.gov.pl/palm/en/10/55/Programme_for_the_Roma_community_in_Poland.html |
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