Pavee Point yesterday presented on proposed changes to Equality Legislation at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children and Equality. Presenting to the Committee, Co-Director Martin Collins, welcomed the proposals while also outlining areas for improvement in the proposed legislation, telling the Committee, “Ireland requires equality legislation that fully meets European standards and our obligations under international human rights monitoring […]
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Author: Caoimhe McCabe
Pavee Point welcomes the publication of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) concluding observations (COBS) on the eighth periodic report of Ireland. We particularly welcome their inclusion of clear and comprehensive recommendations to address the stark inequalities currently faced by Traveller and Roma women. In the lead up to this […]
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Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre is delighted to support a new Award for an Older Traveller Artist being launched today by Bealtaine Festival, an Age & Opportunity arts initiative. “We are delighted to launch this Award on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Bealtaine – Ireland’s national celebration of arts and creativity as […]
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Pavee Point, in collaboration with the Hugh Lane Gallery, were delighted to welcome Traveller groups to the gallery yesterday Mayday , 1st of May to showcase and talk about Traveller Community Arts. Offaly Traveller Movement showcased their project Threading Needles, Telling Stories which they developed with artist Teresa Doyle. The Traveller Women’s Shed created 14 […]
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Applications are open today for applications for Traveller Pride Week events around the country. The theme for 2025 is “Empowering the Future: The Next Generation of Irish Travellers”. To access an application form and guidelines – email travellerprideweek@gmail.com A national event – a Traveller Pride Week Concert – will take place in Dublin on 23rd […]
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On International Day Against Racism, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma centre reaffirms our commitment to challenging discrimination in all its forms. As we mark 40 years of advocating for equality and justice, we stand in solidarity with all communities affected by racism in Ireland and globally. In recent years, Ireland has made progress in acknowledging […]
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Pavee Point currently has vacancies for two positions – Coordinator, Pavee Point Drug & Alcohol Programme. Please see job description. Application deadline – 3rd January 2025 Information Officer Please see job description. Application deadline – 3rd January 2025 Application is by Pavee Point Application Form – Please see here. For further information please email – […]
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A national conference to mark 30 years of Primary Health Care for Traveller Projects (PHCTPs) took place on Wednesday 11th December, 2024, at Croke Park, Dublin. Traveller health has always been a major issue of concern for Pavee Point. Shocking statistics have highlighted the huge inequalities in health between Travellers and the general population. However, […]
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Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre in partnership with The Arts Council iis hosting our Traveller arts event ‘Suni Arárk a Thadyr – Looking Ahead with Pride’ on Tuesday 28th January at Pavee Point, Dublin. The aim of this event is to: promote Traveller human rights, cultural action and anti-racism within the arts give visibility […]
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