Wednesday, Oct 21 — Pavee Point’s Roma Programme attended an event hosted by the Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission in Longford: ‘Tackling Inequality, Countering Hate, and Promoting Belonging’.
Attendees heard stories from migrants, persons with disabilities, and Travellers living in the county, learning about their lives and the experiences of their communities in Longford.
Underscored throughout the day was the importance of community work, partnership and working with different communities directly, and the importance of anti-racism training and national campaigns deconstructing prejudice and discrimination against specific groups.