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1989
Slovakia
Antigypsyism

Velvet Revolution and Roma Mobilisation

The Velvet Revolution opened space for democratic transformation and Roma civic engagement. While new Roma organisations and activists emerged, they encountered entrenched institutional barriers, limited political representation, and persistent societal prejudice. The period marked both a moment of renewed hope and the beginning of a long struggle for recognition and equality.

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