Socio-Economic and Structural Inequalities Facing Women from Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Traveller Communities

06 Feb 2026

This briefing from The Women’s Budget Group (WBG) and the Traveller Movement (TM) highlights the intersecting socio-economic and structural inequalities faced by women and girls from Romani (Gypsy), Roma, and Irish Traveller communities. It draws on evidence from public data, casework, and research to identify barriers across education, employment, health, social care, violence, and criminal justice, and outlines key recommendations for policy and practice.