Skip to main content

AUSTRIA: Council of Europe conference focused on Roma women’s health

Soraya Post, president of the International Roma Women’s Network, warned European Government officials that Roma women across the continent are in the grip of a “terrible health crisis.” The issue was addressed at a two day conference which focused on Roma women’s health. Ms. Post expressed concern over the forced sterilization of Roma women across Europe and called for a special meeting on sterilization and productive rights.