The European Roma Policy Coalition (ERPC) is an informal gathering of non-governmental organisations operating at EU level on issues of human rights, anti-discrimination, anti-racism, social inclusion, and Roma and Travellers’ rights.  The ERPC is committed to the principle of inclusion through participation and aims to promote the participation of Roma in all relevant processes. The Coalition recommends the adoption of an EU Framework Strategy on Roma Inclusion, to promote and strengthen EU and national action aimed at the social inclusion of Roma in Europe. The EU Framework Strategy should be built on three pillars: equal access to education, health services, housing and employment; accountability of the authorities in their actions to protect the rights of the Roma community (i.e. legislation, policies); and empowerment of Roma community—through ensuring full participation and responsibility for the effective implementation of measures taken by the European Union and the Member States.