Mensur Šaljaj

Mensur Šaljaj is the president of the Romani Council in Montenegro, known for advocating for the rights of the Romani community. He has been vocal about the systemic discrimination faced by Roma people in Montenegro, particularly highlighting the lack of recognition of Roma as a national minority in the Montenegrin Constitution. In recent statements, he criticized the government for allocating cultural project funds to other minorities while completely excluding Roma, emphasizing the need for political representation and equal rights. His advocacy seeks to raise awareness about the injustices faced by Roma and to push for necessary legal and societal changes.