Promoting Social Inclusion in Densely Roma Populated Areas of Turkey Thought to have originated from India, Roma people have migrated across the world over hundreds of years occupying nearly every continent with no specific ‘homeland’ . Highly concentrated in Europe, the New York Times estimates that there are around 2.75 million Roma people in Turkey alone. Facing Discrimination After centuries of persecution, the Roma population in Turkey face a number of inter-related social issues, often experiencing prejudice and discrimination which prevents them fully integrating into Turkish society. They are challenged with a vicious circle of social exclusion and poverty which in turn brings with it numerous problems including health issues and high levels of crime. One of the chief problems face

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