Pavee Point’s Primary Health Care team were delighted to visit Mayo Traveller Movement for a project exchange on Thursday and Friday of last week. The team took the opportunity to visit Knock, together with the Tobernalt Holy Well, to take a moment to remember those lost and to keep in mind for Pavee Beoirs to […]
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Category: Traveller Women
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While Pavee Point welcomes last week’s publication of the Women’s Health Action Plan 2026-2027, and its references to diversity, we are underwhelmed by the lack of concrete commitments to Traveller and Roma women, and women from migrant and marginalised groups. Of the nine actions outlined by the plan, only two contain references to the health […]
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Pavee Point welcomed the opportunity to attend the launch of Beyond Gender Quotas – Addressing the Political Exclusion of Traveller Women in Ireland, hosted by the National Traveller Women’s Forum today at Buswells Hotel, Dublin. The research explores the barriers that prevent Traveller women from entering politics and being represented in political decision-making. Speakers highlighted […]
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Pavee Point were pleased to attend the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV) Sector Forum on Tuesday afternoon, hosted by the Department of Justice. At the Forum, we received updates on policy and legislative developments from Minister Jim O’Callaghan. We also heard how DSGBV is being incorporated into the National Strategy on Women and Girls […]
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On Wednesday, Pavee Point and the National Traveller Women’s Forum (NTWF) submitted a joint submission to the consultation on the Child and Family Homelessness Action Plan, being developed by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The submission sets out the disproportionate impact of homelessness and accommodation insecurity on Traveller and Roma children and […]
read more →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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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On Thursday, Pavee Point participated at an important national webinar on Infant Feeding and Traveller Health hosted by the HSE Child Health Public Health / National Healthy Childhood Programmes. The webinar brought together a range of health professionals – including PHNS/lactation consultants and maternity staff – to discuss some of the challenges and recommendations, in […]
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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 […]
read more →Courts Service has been working to update the Family Law application process in District Court On Tuesday 3rd June, 3 new application forms will be launched: Domestic violence applications (applying for barring or safety orders) Maintenance applications (applying for financial support as a result of a separation, divorce, or ending of civil partnership) Arrangements for […]
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The National Traveller Pride Week Concert took place in Dublin on Friday 23rd May in a fantastic celebration of Traveller traditions and emerging Traveller talent. The theme for Traveller Pride Week 2025 is ‘Empowering the Future: The Next Generation of Irish Travellers’ and this was reflected in the young talent that performed at the concert. Rosie […]
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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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This morning, marking International Women’s Day, Pavee Point and the National Traveller Women’s Forum held a ‘Listening Exercise’ aimed at hearing Traveller and Roma women’s experiences of health services in Ireland. This will inform the development of the Department of Health’s new Women’s Health Action Plan. Almost 40 Traveller and Roma women attended. We asked […]
read more →This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength and resilience of Traveller and Roma women working to further the rights of their communities. An intersectional analysis and approach has been core to the work of the organization since our establishment in 1985. Traveller and Roma women have been pivotal in the work of Pavee Point […]
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Pavee Point would like to extend its congratulations to Eileen Flynn on her election to the Seanad on the administrative panel. This significant event marks the second time Senator Flynn has made history, being the first Traveller, and Traveller woman elected to the upper house. This election demonstrates clear recognition of Eileen’s capacity for and […]
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Featured image by Leanne McDonagh Visual artist Leanne McDonagh welcomed the opportunity to exhibit with other Traveller artists in Bafushia, a group show at the Hugh Lane Gallery, and expressed hope that this would happen more regularly. The exhibition features work from Traveller artists Chloe McDonagh, David McDonagh, Frank McCarthy, Leanne McDonagh, Paddy Collins and […]
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You are not alone this Christmas if you are experiencing violence and abuse. There are free and confidential helplines to listen to you, support and believe you. Women’s Aid National Helpline (open 24/7) 1800 341 900 Rape Crisis Centre (open 24/7) 1800 77 8888 If you or someone you know is in danger, ring An Garda […]
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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 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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