
‘Gloke’ for First Fortnight
A group of Traveller men from Dublin teamed up with spoken word poet Geoff Finan to explore issues around identity and mental health. The result ‘Gloke’ was part of the launch of First Fortnight...
A group of Traveller men from Dublin teamed up with spoken word poet Geoff Finan to explore issues around identity and mental health. The result ‘Gloke’ was part of the launch of First Fortnight...
We know from the All Ireland Traveller Health Study that there are significantly lower outcomes in Traveller men’s health. Traveller men live 15 years less than men from the general population. Mental health is...
Over 30 Travellers attended workshops at Pavee Point today as part of the 16 Days of Action to stop domestic violence. The workshops entitled ‘The Safety Pocket’ were introduced by Traveller Community Development Worker...
Pavee Point Traveller and Roma centre were part of a delegation that presented to an Oireachtas Commitee this week on Education. In speaking to the committee Martin Collins said stronger leadership and investment by...
Pavee Roads Home is an innovative project designed by a group of Traveller men exploring cultural identity through research and personal history. The men, who are part of the Men’s Health Programme at Pavee Point...
Pavee Point Statement in relation to Tweets by Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee “Any politician who harbours these type of ingrained prejudices and discriminatory attitudes should not be in public office,” said Martin Collins, Co Director,...
Tessa Collins, Senior Community Development Worker on the Violence against Women Programme, spoke at The Bar of Ireland’s Domestic Violence Conference on Friday 1 Nov. Tessa highlighted the barriers for Traveller and Roma women when...
Pavee Point was delighted to facilitate a discussion session at the National Drug Forum this week on ways to respond to issues impacting on those most affected by substance misuse. “It was a powerful...
Mr. Jim Walsh, Dept of Health told the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Issues Affecting Traveller that Traveller Primary Healthcare Projects are a good model and should become part of health service delivery. “A lot...