Julie Flavin, Author at Pavee Point

Seán Regan posthumously receives the John O’Connell Award at event celebrating 40 years of collaboration with Maynooth University

This afternoon at Maynooth University the John O’Connell Award was posthumously awarded to Seán Regan in memory of his community work for human rights. A guest lecture was delivered by Michael O’Flaherty, Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner. Michael began by paying tribute to both Pavee Point and the Maynooth University Department of Applied Social […]

Oireachtas Joint Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community

This afternoon, the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community meets to discuss ‘Traveller Health: Research and Evidence Base’, and will be joined by representatives from University College Dublin (UCD). The meeting comes in light of research commissioned by the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and published last week: the research […]

Celebrating International Human Rights Day, 2025

On this Human Rights Day 2025, Pavee Point stands in solidarity with all who experience inequality, racism and discrimination, and with all who continue to work for full rights, dignity, and justice for all. As a human rights organisation, we know that this work remains essential, now more than ever. Today, we reflect on the […]

‘Context’: a new play by Rosaleen McDonagh commemorating 40 years of Pavee Point

Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre was centre stage today as polished readings took place at the Gate Theatre of a new play by Rosaleen McDonagh, commissioned to commemorate our 40th Anniversary. The play ‘Context’ highlights key moments in the history of Pavee Point but tells its own story through four fictional characters. Many of the […]

Beyond the Poverty Trap: A Roadmap for Sustainable Traveller Primary Health Care Projects

Pavee Point welcome the publication of the report: ‘Beyond the Poverty Trap: A Roadmap for Sustainable Traveller Primary Health Care Projects’. The report marks the culmination of national research conducted by Dr. Stuart Stamp and commissioned by Pavee Point, and establishes a roadmap for sustainable Primary Health Care for Traveller Projects (PHCTPs). It comes in […]

Launch of Landmark National Traveller Research on Cancer

Launch of landmark National Traveller Research on Cancer Study highlights barriers to cancer awareness and prevention as well as vital role Traveller Primary Health Care Projects play in addressing this A national co-designed study led by UCD in partnership with Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre and the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), and […]

Pavee Beoirs In Conversation: Reflecting on the Road to Traveller Women’s Human Rights

As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence today, Pavee Point hosted an event, Pavee Beoirs In Conversation: The Road to Traveller Women’s Human Rights, bringing together Traveller women, Traveller organisations and State agencies across the country to reflect on the evolution of Traveller women and girls rights, gender equality and responses […]

Pavee Point welcomes the National Strategy for Women and Girls and highlights the need for Traveller and Roma women’s inclusion

Pavee Point welcomes the National Strategy for Women and Girls and highlights the need for Traveller and Roma women’s inclusion Pavee Point welcomes the publication of the National Strategy for Women and Girls II and the Government’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality for migrant, marginalised and minorities, including Traveller and Roma women and […]

Pavee Point’s Response to the Action Plan on Housing Supply and Targeting Homelessness

Yesterday, Pavee Point attended the National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee (NTACC) Conference. Key topics discussed included structural reform within accommodation agencies and local authorities to remove discriminatory practices and the development of a more effective collaborative approach between the State and Traveller organisations. This was a timely discussion, with the launch of the Government’s new […]

Follow-up Dialogue with the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM) Advisory Committee

Pavee Point attended the Follow-up Dialogue with the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM) Advisory Committee, hosted on November 6th by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality and moderated by Michaël Guet, Secretariat of the FCNM. Ireland ratified the FCNM in 1999 and the Irish State has recently been through its […]

Launch of the Traveller and Roma Inclusive Employment Employer Guide

Delighted to see the launch of the Traveller and Roma Inclusive Employment Employer Guide, developed by the Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission in collaboration with Pavee Point and the Irish Traveller Movement. This is a very welcome resource that adopts a rights-based approach to tackling systemic racism in the workplace, offering practical advice […]

Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre Reflects on President Michael D. Higgins Legacy of Equality and Inclusion

As President Michael D. Higgins concludes his time in office, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre wishes to acknowledge and express our deep appreciation and gratitude for his longstanding commitment to equality, social justice and human rights. Throughout his presidency, President Higgins has been a powerful voice for inclusion, respect and equality for all communities in Ireland. He has spoken […]

Pavee Point attends the European Parliament with the Irish Homeless Policy Group

John Paul Collins, Community Development worker with Pavee Point’s Drugs and Alcohol Programme, attended a trip to the European Parliament in Brussels this week, as a member of the Irish Homeless Policy Group. The Group engaged with Irish MEPs, as well as members of the EU Parliament’s Housing Committee and the Housing Taskforce of the […]

Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh re-appointed as a Commissioner to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

Pavee Point very much welcomes the re-appointment of Traveller woman Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh as a commissioner to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. Rosaleen is a Traveller woman with a disability and a playwright and author as well as activist and has brought a wealth of experience and analysis to her work with the Commission. In her […]

Higher Education Roundtable

Pavee Point hosted an online Education Roundtable on Monday, October 20th. The event focussed on developing a response to the Midway Review of the National Access Plan for Equity of Access, Participation and Success in Higher Education 2022–2028. With a short consultation window, participation was invited from Travellers, Roma, Traveller organisations and groups working with […]

New Report on Women’s Experiences of Healthcare in Ireland highlights the Impacts of Racism on Traveller and Roma Women’s Health

Yesterday NWCI and the Department of Health held a launch event for the Women’s Listening Forum Reports. The findings focused on women’s experiences of healthcare in Ireland and will inform the next Women’s Health Action Plan. Pavee Point and the National Traveller Women’s Forum facilitated our own listening exercise with Traveller and Roma women from […]

First National Traveller and Roma Forum under the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy II (NTRIS II)

On Thursday, October 9th, 2025, Pavee Point attended the first National Traveller and Roma Forum under the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy II (NTRIS II) The establishment of this annual forum was a key commitment of NTRIS II, with the aim of strengthening engagement with Traveller and Roma organisations and of ensuring accountability from […]

New EU Survey reveals stark inequalities for Travellers and Roma across Europe and in Ireland

EU Survey reveals that stark inequalities persist for Travellers and Roma across Europe and in Ireland Today, the EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) published its 2024 survey data on Travellers and Roma across 13 European Countries. This is a follow-up to the 2019 survey, and it is the first time in Ireland that Roma were […]

Meeting with The Executive Office in Belfast to Discuss Outcomes for Roma in Northern Ireland

On September 17th, Pavee Point took part in the Roma Thematic Group Workshop in Belfast, organised by The Executive Office. The workshop brought together Roma representatives, community organisations, and government partners to focus on improving outcomes for Roma in the North. Discussions highlighted important issues such as access to education, health and housing, addressing […]

Meeting with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk

Pavee Point was pleased to join groups hosted by Amnesty International for a meeting with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk in Dublin. We highlighted pressing challenges for Travellers and Roma and engaged in crucial discussions on cross-cutting issues.