The ERRC has set in motion more than 500 court cases in 15 countries to bring to justice state and non-state actors who have discriminated against Romani individuals or have committed violence against them. It has secured over 2 million EUR in compensation for Romani individuals for the abuse they have suffered and the subsequent failure of their respective governments to ensure justice.

 The ERRC engages in strategic litigation seeking to reverse patterns of human rights abuse and discrimination against Roma. ERRC legal work aims to empower Roma through law and strengthen the network of legal advocates working on behalf of Roma.

The ERRC is active in both domestic and international litigation. The ERRC supports local lawyers in domestic legal proceedings both professionally and financially. When domestic remedies are exhausted, the ERRC prepares legal submissions to international tribunals, including the European Court of Human Rights, the European Committee of Social Rights and UN treaty bodies.

ERRC submission to the European Commission on Turkey (May 2013)

21 May 2013

Written comments by the ERRC concerning Turkey's EU accession progress for consideration by the European Commission during its 2013 review.

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ERRC submission to the European Commission on Hungary (April 2013)

8 April 2013

Written comments by the ERRC concerning Hungary for consideration by the European Commission on the transposition and application of the Race Directive and on the legal issues relevant to Roma integration.

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ERRC submission to the European Commission on Italy (April 2013)

8 April 2013

Written comments by the ERRC concerning Italy for consideration by the European Commission on the transposition and application of the Race Directive and on the legal issues relevant to Roma integration.

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