The first World Romani Congress held in London in 1971 asserted the Roma claim to be recognised as a fully-fledged people. It adopted a flag, an anthem and an International Roma Day: 8 April.

Selection of publications:
Right to Remember - A Handbook for Education with Young People on the Roma Genocide
ISBN 978-92-871-7932-6
Developments in mediation, current challenges and the role of ROMED
ISBN 978-92-871-7374-4
The Council of Europe and Roma: 40 years of action
ISBN 978-92-871-6945-7
Human Rights of Roma and Travellers in Europe
ISBN 978-92-871-7200-6
Roma in Europe
ISBN 978-92-871-6051-5
Education of Roma children in Europe - Texts and activities of the Council of Europe concerning education
ISBN 978-92-871-5978-6

Free downloadable fact sheets: The Council of Europe: Protecting the rights of Roma