young members of the Roma and Egyptian populations for their participation in political life, with
special emphasis on women.
Plan of activities for achieving gender equality (PAPRR)
The plan of activities for achieving gender equality clearly emphasizes the unequal position of Roma
and Egyptian women in Montenegrin society, primarily their marginalized position in the areas of
education, health care, housing and employment. It is especially important to address the difficult
situation of Roma and Egyptian women, whereby PAPRR envisages a series of activities related to
the provision of primary health care. The strategic document states that, at the primary level of
health care of the population, the planned processes of education of women and youth in the field
of healthy lifestyles, reproductive health, preparation of women for motherhood are not adequate
compared to the actual needs and are especially inaccessible to women from rural areas and to
women from certain marginalized groups (Roma women, Egyptian women). Educational and
informative programs on preserving the health of women in menopause are also not sufficiently
represented. In addition, PAPRR envisages initiating and encouraging activities that contribute to
participatory democracy and involve women from minorities and vulnerable groups.
National Strategy of Sustainable Development until 2030
The National Strategy for Sustainable Development until 2030, which is the implementation
document of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 in Montenegro, indicates the insufficient
level of integration into the Montenegrin society as the most important from the series of problems
faced by members of the Roma population (primarily the problems in the area of the necessity of
adequate regulation of the legal status, education, employment, health and housing). Emphasis is
also placed on the problems regarding the social exclusion of members of minorities and the need
for their greater presence in the public and political life. In this regard, the following strategic
objectives and accompanying measures from the NSSD are of special importance for the
implementation of the Roma policy:
Strategic objective 1.3 to provide inclusive and quality education and promote lifelong learning
opportunities for all
Measure 1.3.1 - Ensure comprehensive, inclusive and quality preschool education SDG 4 (4.2 and
4.a) - target outcomes:
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Build and upgrade educational facilities that are adapted to children and people with
disabilities, that are gender sensitive and which provide a safe, non-violent, inclusive and
effective learning environment for all, SDG 4 (4.a).
Strategic objective 2.1 To stimulate the active attitude of key subjects towards sustainability of
development
Measure 2.1.3 - Eliminate national and religious discrimination – the target outcomes by 2030 are as
follows:
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Ensured equal opportunities and reduced disparity of outcomes by eliminating
discriminatory laws, policies and practices and by promoting appropriate laws, policies and
measures.
Increased number of Roma and Egyptian children completing primary education
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