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Development (2009) 52, 200–207. doi:10.1057/dev.2009.9

The European Romani Women's Movement: The struggle for human rights

Rita Izsák

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Abstract

Rita Izsák discusses the International Romani Women's Network (IRWN), the first registered international umbrella organization representing Romani women of all European Romani groups. She examines how IRWN is promoting women's rights, and the connection between mainstream feminist movements and the Romani movement.

Keywords:

traditional customs, poverty, alliance building, racism, women's rights

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