The perspective of cities EU Roma Week 2018 Roma contribution to a healthy Europe The perspective of cities Bianca Faragau-Tavares, EUROCITIES

Roma inclusion in cities EUROCITIES working group on Roma inclusion support cities to learn, exchange and transfer inclusion policy Mapping of the situation of Roma in cities in 2017 22 cities in 13 European countries six areas: poverty, education, employment, housing, healthcare & basic services data on Roma in cities city approaches to Roma inclusion dialogue and cooperation with Roma

Access to healthcare remains a challenge Access depends on residency status putting newly-arrived Roma at risk of no coverage Roma access healthcare services less frequently than non-Roma, mostly for emergency care

Multiple barriers to accessing healthcare

How cities improve Roma access to healthcare Cities work with NGOs to reach out to Roma and offer free medical exams in their neighbourhood Free-of-charge registration with local family doctor Roma health workers Health information in Roma community centres Interpreters to accompany doctor appointments Tailored solutions: health practices where Roma live

Key findings from the mapping study Roma face multiple, interrelated challenges that require an integrated approach Newly-arrived Roma face a worse situation than domestic Roma Engaging Roma in the design of the integration measure is key to building trust and confidence

Roma integration begins at local level Cities have taken action: developed local strategy for Roma integration mainstream Roma in all relevant local policies targeted measures to improve access to services set up structures for dialogue with Roma train Roma mediators train municipal staff on non-discriminatory practices Mostly funded from municipal budgets

The post-2020 approach should include cities as partners in Roma integration An EU framework with an integrated approach - add a priority on access of Roma to public services Introduce a multi-level governance mechanism Better access for cities to national and EU funding, more flexibility to tailor funding to local needs and stricter monitoring of how the funds are used

Thank you for your attention! Any questions More information: www.eurocities.eu Roma mapping: https://bit.ly/2GhKJVy