Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) Human rights are relevant to all of us, every day Our shared humanity is rooted in these universal values Equality, justice and freedom prevent violence and sustain peace Whenever […]
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Huge congratulations to Rosaleen McDonagh on being conferred with her PhD from Newcastle University of Northumbria in Newcastle today. Rosaleen, who is a Trinity College graduate, achieved her PhD “From Shame to Pride, The Politics of Disabled Traveller Identity” from the Department of Health and Life Sciences at the university. Here she is pictured with […]
read more →Ireland was urged to abide by its international commitments and take all steps to make racists feel uncomfortable at the close of hearings by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Geneva (CERD). CERD Committee Member and Country Rapporteur for Ireland Verene Shepherd made the call following two days of hearings by on actions […]
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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 this week. First Fortnight is the mental health art and culture festival which takes place during the first two weeks of […]
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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 a major issue with a suicide rate among Traveller men that is 7 times the national average. The Traveller Health Unit […]
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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 Tessa Collins and Traveller Women’s Awareness Worker Bridgie Collins who spoke about the Domestic Violence Act 2018. This new law now […]
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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 Amazon Aktien Kaufen committee Martin Collins said stronger leadership and investment by the Department of Education and Skills is required to support long-term sustainable initiatives in order to ensure positiveoutcomes […]
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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 took a number of months to document the history and journey of their families from when they travelled the roads to […]
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In the face of a growing drug problem within the Traveller community Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre is calling for measures to improve Traveller engagement and outcomes from addiction services. (Photo: Catherine Byrne, TD Minister for National Drugs Strategy with John Paul Collins, Corrine Doyle and Martin Collins of Pavee Point) Catherine Byrne, TD, […]
read more →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, Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre today in relation to Tweets by Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee. “It is as a result of […]
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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 seeking help, reporting and leaving a situation of domestic and sexual violence. She also took lawyers through experiences Traveller and Roma […]
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This week, Pa Reilly and Gabi Muntean from Pavee Point delivered a session to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection staff, focusing on preventing discrimination and promoting equality. This informative session aimed to address important issues related to employee turnover, as part of the broader training on Public Sector Equality and Human Rights […]
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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 exercise and great to see different professionals working together in a real partnership approach,” said Corrine Doyle, Co Ordinator of the […]
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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 of credit goes to Traveller Health Workers”, he said and the Dept would be happy to support the National Traveller Health […]
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Traveller Primary Health Care workers attended the End Poverty event at the Poverty Stone near the Customs House in Dublin. According to Census 2016 Travellers experience an 80% unemployment rate and other statistics show Travellers make up 9% of the homeless population. “We put our wishes for our children to have equal opportunities in education, […]
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The Traveller History and Culture in Education Bill passed its final stage in Seanad Eireann and Education Minister Joe McHugh, TD will now bring the Bill forward to Dáil Eireann. “This is really important for equality in our society, “ said Pavee Point Co Director, Martin Collins, “Both Traveller students and students from the majority […]
read more →Dear Senator Many Travellers say that the first time they are made to feel bad about their Traveller identity is when they go to school. Previously happy in their family environment – it is when we go into the wider environment that Traveller children realise that for some reason – it’s not always a positive thing […]
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‘Coming Out as an Ally’ was an event to support Traveller and Roma LGBT+ community held on 10th October 2019 – National Coming Out Day. Individuals or organisations can register as an ally and show their support for Traveller and Roma LGBT+. Just contact BecomeaAlly@gmail.com Missie Collins and Bridgie Collins showed their support and said: […]
read more →The launch of ‘Unpacking Traveller Mental Health’ art exhibition was an inspiring event for World Mental Health Day. Through the Traveller Health Unit (THU) in the Eastern Region, ten Traveller Primary Health Care Projects drew on their experience working within the Traveller community to create 10 grub boxes packed with the stresses and strains that impact […]
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