Roma Women Reveal Forced Sterilisations

Roma women publicly disclosed experiences of non-consensual sterilisation in Slovak hospitals, exposing long-standing eugenic practices. The testimonies triggered national debate and international condemnation, as well as lengthy legal struggles for recognition and compensation. The revelations underscored deep-seated racism within healthcare institutions.

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