24 June 2012

EVERYONE GROUP

Everyone Group, which I am proud to support, continues its work to fight suppression and prejudice, whether from private or state institutions.
One big problem that never seems to go away is the persecution of the Roma people. It happens in many countries, especially in some parts of Italy. It is beyond imagination to think such persecution happens in the 21st century, and in an EU country, but it does and continues.
Only recently a young Roma couple were attacked in the park in Bologna. After hospital treatment,, (the wife was pregnant), the police issued the husband with a deportation order, in spite of his having being born in Italy. 
This is just the most recent in a long line of abuse carried out by Italian authorities with little regard to human rights and EU laws.
I have supported Everyone Group for a number of years, and will continue to do so proudly and happily.
I only wish more EU citizens would support the work of this unique group which is part of our EU community.



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