CONTACT POINT FOR ROMA AND SINTI ISSUES In 2014, ODIHR marked the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues. With the establishment of the Contact Point at the Budapest Summit, in 1994, the OSCE participating States committed to improving the situation of Roma and Sinti in the OSCE area. Over the past twenty years, the Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues has played an important role in addressing the discrimination against and persecution of Roma and Sinti and in promoting their inclusion. It reviews the implementation of OSCE commitments relating to Roma and Sinti and facilitates contacts among participating States, international and non-governmental organizations, OSCE institutions, Roma and Sinti representatives and civil society. The Contact Point utilizes field visits, workshops, publications and teaching materials for addressing specific human rights concerns and improving the situation of Roma and Sinti, including by combating racism and discrimination against them; improving their access to education; addressing their socio-economic needs; building on good relations between police and Roma and Sinti communities; and enhancing their participation in public and political life. ODIHR Annual Report 2014 59