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"Mr President, the framework strategy for non-discrimination and equal opportunities for all applies to various fields of action.
It seems that, in view of social consequences, the strategy mainly applies to young people. Lack of access to schooling and difficulties encountered by young people with regard to assimilation of the curriculum and finding a career reduce their chances of success in life from the outset. This is particularly the case in disadvantaged groups, ethnic groups and national minorities. In these cases, the actions of local governments, social organisations and the state are extremely important.
I can give you an example of how to deal with these problems in the form of action taken in New Zealand. Maori children were significantly underachieving at school. As a result, the authorities began to analyse the reasons behind the problem, namely whether the teachers or the school were at fault or whether the children themselves lacked talent. A research team was set up to find answers to these questions. It turned out that the children were talented but that their mentality and traditions called for a modified style of teaching. The necessary changes were made, thus giving them equal opportunities within society
Action must be taken in the European Union to create adequate learning conditions for Roma children. Special attention must be paid to young people from disadvantaged families whose learning or career opportunities, as well as the likelihood of escaping their environment, are very limited. Educating and preparing disabled children for a career and for their future life is also problematic, as their situation depends, to a great extent, on the financial status of their parents and the society in which they live as well as on the job market. The problem is serious and requires specific assistance from the government, local authorities and social organisations, and support for the poorest regions of the EU in particular. It is especially difficult to create opportunities for children who, as well as having a disability, come from disadvantaged backgrounds or ethnic groups. Within the framework of measures to support this group, special conditions should be created for these children.
I would like to thank the rapporteur, Mrs Ždanoka, for drawing up a much-needed document."@en1
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