International Roma Day – U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Spain & Andorra

press release
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
April 8, 2023

On behalf of the United States, I extend best wishes to Roma everywhere on this annual memorial day when we celebrate the rich culture, language and heritage of Roma around the world, including generations of Roma Americans.

The United States urges all states to provide equal access to civil registration; Housing; physical, mental and behavioral health care; and public services, including the criminal justice system. We condemn discrimination and bigotry in all forms – including persistent anti-Roma bigotry.

The United States remains committed to justice and inclusion for people of all races and ethnicities, both at home and abroad. On the occasion of International Roma Day, we reaffirm this commitment to Roma around the world.