Mental Health Services Failing Travellers says Oireachtas Committee

The Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Mental Health has acknowledged the mental health crisis in the Travelling community and has called for action. “It is clear … that there is a mental health crisis in the Travelling community, and that the design and delivery of mental health services are failing Travellers, much more so […]

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Bring Human Rights Home for International Roma Week

Human rights experts today warned that urgent action is needed to combat increasing racism and especially the extreme racism against Travellers and Roma. Photos by Derek Speirs. The experts, representing EU agencies, the United Nations, academics and community activists were speaking at a seminar in Dublin Castle today – ‘Bringing Human Rights Home’. URGENT ACTION […]

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Traveller women take to the stage at the Abbey Theatre

Pavee Point’s Primary Health Care workers spent this week at the Abbey Theatre developing the inspiring story of their work through drama, story and song. (Photos by Derek Speirs) This was a great opportunity to bring to life the struggles involved in being part of a project that has changed the face of healthcare for […]

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