We, at Pavee Point, are shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely death of Fintan Farrell. Fintan was a tireless advocate and campaigner for justice and human rights and in particular for Traveller human rights. Our deepest sympathies to his family. RIP.
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Month: December 2022
Martin Collins, Co Director Pavee Point has condemned recent incidences of violence on the streets of Rathkeale. He was speaking on RTE’s Drivetime today. “The scenes were absolutely horrific and this is not acceptable,” he said. Mr Collins also called for a ‘careful, calm and considered response’ to the situation and said all the information […]
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Pavee Point has produced the first of a series of reports, published by the European Commission, on new National Traveller & Roma Inclusion Strategies 2021 – 2025. Ireland was due to review its current NTRIS by 2021 but this review has been delayed. In our report Pavee Point urges the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, […]
read more →Today family, colleagues and friends of Ronnie Fay gathered at Farmleigh House in Dublin to pay heartfelt tribute to Ronnie’s work with Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre, the wider community sector and to human rights and equality work generally in Ireland over almost 40 years. In opening the tributes at the event entitled ‘The […]
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As we head into the 2023 and celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Travellers and Traveller organisations can celebrate significant progress in combatting racism and discrimination. In recent times we have welcomed the recognition of Traveller ethnicity – a milestone in the fight against racism. We have equality legislation and a Traveller […]
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Pavee Point met with An Taoiseach, Michael Martin TD this week to discuss the best ways forward to deliver on equality for Travellers and Roma.
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Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre welcomes today’s announcement by the Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission (the Commission) that it is invoking its legal powers to invite 7 local authorities to prepare and implement Equality Action Plans on Traveller Accommodation. “This is a very welcome step by the Commission,” said Pavee Point Co Director, […]
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Pavee Point spoke up for better implementation structures and more focus on minority needs – including Travellers and Roma – at today’s launch of a report monitoring Ireland’s performance on domestic and gender based violence under the Istanbul Convention. Speaking at the 16 Days of Activism event our Violence Against Women Community Development Worker Megan Berry […]
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Pavee Point spoke at the UN Forum on Minority Issues this week in Geneva. Gabi Muntean of our Roma Programme acknowledged the progress made on the 30th anniversary of the UN Declaration on Minorities but highlighted key challenges. “Our work as Minority Rights Defenders remains crucial, as we continue to face significant challenges in the […]
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