Today, six representatives from the Traveller and Roma coalition are participating at the Irish State examination of progress under UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). A large Government Delegation led by Minister of State for Migration, Colm Brophy TD and Assistant Secretary, Equality, Rights and Participation Division are present. In advance […]
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Category: Racism and Discrimination
Pavee Point abhors all instances of animal cruelty, including those shown in recent footage from Clonmel. We urge the public to report animal cruelty videos online to the Gardai and the ISPCA for proper investigation. We understand the Gardaí are in the process of investigating and verifying the accuracy of the time and date cited […]
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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 […]
read more →Thursday, 27th February, 2025, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre welcomes a report from the Council of Europe published today which outlines areas of improvement for the Irish Government to act to further progress the social and economic situation of Travellers and Roma. The Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM) report notes […]
read more →Pavee Point Response to Human Rights Commissioner’s recommendations on Travellers and Roma Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 The Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, released today three Memoranda examining the human rights situation of Roma and Traveller communities in Finland, Ireland and Slovakia. Mr O’Flaherty visited Ireland in October 2024 as part of his priority work […]
read more →The Government has published a report highlighting the recent Census (2022) statistics on Roma in Ireland. Since 1993, Pavee Point has advocated for the collection of disaggregated data on the basis of ethnicity, inclusive of Travellers and Roma, within a human rights framework. We were successful in ensuring that ethnicity (inclusive of Travellers and Roma) was included […]
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Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre was delighted to host Michael O’Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe, during his visit to Dublin this week. “The Commissioner has championed Travellers and Roma rights throughout his career, long before taking up his post at the Council of Europe. So, we are very pleased […]
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Last week, Pavee Point attended the 17th European Platform for Traveller and Roma Inclusion organised by the European Commission. This year’s theme focused on Traveller and Roma Equality, Inclusion and Participation in Territorial Planning and Development. Martin Collins, Co-Director, facilitated a workshop on the important role of independent and autonomous Traveller and Roma organisations in […]
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The second National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS II) published today aims to create an Ireland which is safe, fair and inclusive for Travellers and Roma Today, Wednesday 31st July, 2024, 1pm, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre welcomed the publication of the second National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS II) 2024-2028 by […]
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Today, Tuesday 2nd July, 2024, Minister of State with responsibility for Integration, Joe O’Brien, TD announced the establishment of a National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR) Advisory Group, which will oversee the implementation, monitoring and review of the NAPAR. Pavee Point welcomed the publication of the plan, in particular, the explicit inclusion of Travellers and […]
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Today, the Ombudsman for Children (OCO) released its Annual Report 2023 “Uncertain Times”. Dr Niall Muldoon, head of the OCO, stated that there is a climate of “uncertainty and instability” for youth in Ireland. Commenting on the launch of the Annual Report and its findings, Anastasia Crickley, Chairperson of Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre, […]
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Martin Collins, Co-Director, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre, speaking about the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) conference ‘Achieving Equality at Work: Promoting Socio-Economic Equality in Employment’ Today, Thursday 9th May 2024, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) held a conference ‘Achieving Equality at Work: Promoting Socio-Economic Equality in Employment’ with […]
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Data published today by An Garda Síochána shows that hate crime has increased for second year running by 12% Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre, is calling on the Government to recommit to the Hate Crime Bill and ensure it is passed by the Oireachtas as a matter of urgency, in light of new concerning […]
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Pavee Point was delighted to feed into this report by the Irish Penal Reform Trust. Speaking at the launch Pavee Point’s Nuala Kelly welcomed recommendations on the need for antiracism in penal system, to address institutional racism and professional development for staff. Ms. Kelly also highlighted the need for more data on ethnicity and commended […]
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As COP26 begins in Glasgow, Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre stands in solidarity with marginalised and minority peoples and communities globally experiencing the differential effects and impact of climate change. And we stand with civil society organisations globally campaigning for climate justice. Pavee Point calls on Minister Eamon Ryan,TD, heading the Irish delegation to COP26, […]
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The first World Romani Congress was held in London on 8th of April, 1971. It was the beginning of a European movement to lobby against the inequalities faced by Roma and Travellers. President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins 50 years later sends a message of solidarity to all Travellers and Roma. President Higgins makes the […]
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Home support services must be considered a fundamental right for older Traveller and older homeless people a new study by NUI Galway’s Irish Centre for Social Gerontology’s (ICSG) concludes. The study aimed to centralise the lived experiences of these older populations in the development of flexible and equitable care for positive health and ageing. Highlighting […]
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Gabi Muntean of Pavee Point’s Roma Programme spoke this week at the Holocaust Memorial Day event organised by the Holocaust Education Trust. The event was a live streamed and contained a mix of live and pre-recorded material recalling the atrocities of the Holocaust. Gabi spoke of the ghettoes of Jews, Roma, Communists and Homosexuals that […]
read more →Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre stands in solidarity with women and children who endured suffering and oppression in mother and baby homes. In particular we recognise Traveller women and children who experienced the additional aspects of racism in mother and baby and county homes. We salute the courage of survivors in speaking up for the […]
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Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre welcomes today’s launch, by the Department of Justice, of consultation findings in relation to hate crime and hate speech in Ireland and the announcement there will be new laws early next year. “We have been saying for a long time that there is a need for new laws that […]
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