Pavee Point welcomes the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence published by the Government on 28 June 2022. We welcome the recognition of and commitment to intersectionality and community development approaches as key elements of the Third Strategy, and in particular the acknowledgement that Traveller and Roma communities experience additional challenges in […]
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Month: June 2022
It was great to take part in Dublin Pride for the 17th year and to celebrate Traveller and Roma LGBTQ+ identity. People gathered at Pavee Point to prepare banners and bunting before heading down to meet others for the parade. Being able to celebrate post COVID was a great plus and important as always to […]
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Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, TD visited Pavee Point to discuss much needed action on Traveller mental health as part of commitments in the Programme for Government. The National Traveller Health Action Plan is due to be published in September, said Minister Butler and gave commitment that the Plan be would resourced […]
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It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge today the sad death of our dear colleague – Nurul Amin. Our deep sympathies go to Nurul’s wife Lovely, his son and daughter Hirok and Suchi, their families and Nurul’s four grandaughters. May he rest in peace and may Nurul’s thoroughness and his commitment and dedication […]
read more →Over 100 Traveller men from around the country gathered today at 15 Acres Phoenix Park for Pavee Point’s annual Traveller Men’s Health Day to promote good physical and mental health as part of Men’s Health Week. “It’s great to see Traveller Men’s Health Day back in the calendar after COVID,” said Pavee Point Men’s Health […]
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On 3rd of February 2022, we said our final good bye to Pavee Point Co Director, Ronnie Fay. May she rest in peace and may her courage, commitment and determination live on in all who seek to work for the transformation essential for a just, sustainable world for everyone, everywhere. These tributes only go someway […]
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Pavee Point took part in today’s Department of Education’s consultation with Traveller organisations on its Anti-Bullying Action Plan. “It’s important the the Traveller voice is heard and Pavee Point called for data by ethnicity on racist bullying to be collected in schools and analysed and used to make positive changes,” said Education Worker, Tracey Reilly. […]
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Photo on home page by Derek Speirs. Pavee Point was part of a protest to highlight the need for urgent action on Traveller Mental Health. There was a great show of support and solidarity by Traveller organisations and allies at the protest on 31 May, organised by the National Traveller Mental Health Network. Speakers highlighted […]
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