Community Corner

Read all about our recent news updates, the events happening near you, and the upcoming and trending artists in your area

Welcome to the Community Corner!

We will have all the latest news, events and local talent and artistry! We will be keeping this page updated so please check in and keep an eye on all that is happening in your area! Are you aware of someone in the community who deserves a mention?

Upcoming events

February 2025
25
Feb

Dealing with Hate Crime, Hate Incidents and Hate Speech External Link Icon

Join The Traveller Movement, GATE HERTS, Roma Support Group and Stop Funding Hate as we discuss these issues and how to report them.

27
Feb

Know Your Rights Session with Bindmans External Link Icon

Join The Traveller Movement and Alison from Bindmans on Thursday 27th February 2025 between 2-3:30 PM.

11
Mar

Parliamentary Launch: Fought not Taught External Link Icon

A Mission 44 funded research paper on schools exclusions for Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Traveller children.

19
Mar

Empowering Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Traveller Women External Link Icon

Join us in celebrating the launch of the Traveller Movement's Women's Empowerment Network Annual Review 2024-2025 in Parliament.

03
Apr

Know Your Rights Session with Criminal Injuries Helpline External Link Icon

Join The Traveller Movement and Criminal Injuries Helpline on Thursday 3rd April 2025 between 2-3:30 PM.

09
Apr

Understanding and Supporting Autistic People Training Session External Link Icon

The Traveller Movement is delighted to announce that the National Autistic Society will be delivering training on autism on 9th April.

Art & Music

Elijah Vardo Etsy

Elijah is a Romany artist and has a series of prints and pins for sale

Thomas McCarthy Folk

Thomas is an Irish Traveller and traditional singer from Co. Offaly

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Stop Shaming

After producing a report about shaming we are now, together with Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Traveller individuals, launching a #StopShaming social media campaign. 

70% of the Romani (Gypsies), Roma and Irish Travellers who responded to our survey had experienced shaming or ‘scandalising’ from their own people. The high suicide rates in Romani (Gypsy), Roman and Irish Traveller communities have been partially explained by this internal shaming.  

In the campaign, Romani (Gypsies), Roma and Irish Travellers are appealing to their own communities ‘to stop shaming to save lives’. You can follow the campaign on our various social media platforms.

For more information and details, please contact women@travellermovement.org.uk

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