The Roma Minority and the Utility of Human Rights - Review essay
(2009) International Journal on Minority and Group Rights — Vol. 16, p. 157-163 (2009)
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- Given the magnitude of difficulties experienced by Roma accross Europe, some scholars have come to question the utility of individual human rights, as presently guaranteed in international law, as a tool to improve their situation. However, it is important in such a discussion not to confuse problems of effectiveness of rights. Furthemore, one must keep in mind the different conceptions of human rights obligations. Their relevance for such a deprived minority as the Roma, depends on whether a 'thick' - rather than a formalistic and minimalist - view of human rights is accepted, whereby public authorities are required to take action, where necessary, so as to effectively protect and fulfil the rights guaranteed.
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Ringelheim, J. (2009). The Roma Minority and the Utility of Human Rights - Review essay. International Journal on Minority and Group Rights, 16, 157-163. https://hdl.handle.net/2078.5/216664 (Original work published 2009)