Today’s Census 2016 results show an increase in the numbers of Irish Travellers – a sign, partly at least, of the success in getting across the message of the importance of ethnic data collection. Census...
Maynooth University calls for action on the low levels of Traveller participation in higher educaiton in its report ‘Traveller in Higher Education’, launched today. The report places particular emphasis on mature students, becaues of...
This year for International Roma Day we are asking Roma community members what makes them proud to be Roma? My name is Gina. I was born in Romania. I’ve been in Ireland for sixteen years....
The 2017 Traveller Pride Awards will take place on Thursday 1st June in Dublin. The deadline for nominations is this Friday – 31st of March. Photo: Mikey Kelly who won last year’s sports award...
International Day against Racism provides a timely annual opportunity to review progress and assess challenges towards the elimination of this pervasive oppression which continues to blight the lives of women men and children globally....
It has come to our attention that there is a demonstration against discrimination in Killarney planned for this Friday – Saint Patrick’s Day. The Travellers in the town are highlighting the ongoing endemic discrimination...
Traveller and Roma women highlighted the mental health issues for their communities at the World Congress on Women’s Mental Health which took place in Dublin’s RDS from the 6th to 9th March. Our Primary...
Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre extends its condolences and sympathies to the bereaved relatives and friends of Annmarie O’ Brien (27), Paris O’ Brien (2), Holly O’Brien (3) and Jordan O’Brien (4) who...
International Women’s Day 2017 is the first year Traveller women can celebrate their identity as women and as an ethnic group – as Traveller ethnicity was recognised by the State just one week ago. It’s a busy...
The State should take concrete measures to improve health, education, housing and employment outcomes for Traveller women and girls – says the UN Committee reporting on the Irish Government’s performance under the Convention On...
