38  •  Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues The ODIHR Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues plays an important role in addressing discrimination, racism and hate crimes against Roma and Sinti and in promoting their inclusion. The Contact Point reviews the implementation of OSCE commitments in dialogue with OSCE institutions, international stakeholders, national authorities and Roma and Sinti civil society, including Roma and Sinti women and youth. The Contact Point monitors and reports about the human rights situation of Roma and Sinti through its field visit reports and co-operates with relevant authorities in improving their situation with the active participation and involvement of Roma and Sinti people. The programme focuses on enhancing safety and security for Roma and Sinti communities, increasing their participation in public and political life, and promoting gender equality throughout all its activities.