If you’re in London on 28 May, why not come along to Foyles for a panel on New Romani writing, with Damian Le Bas, Karen Downs-Barton, and myself? Register 👇
www.foyles.co.uk/events/new-r...
It's June, and that means it's Gypsy Roma Traveller history month...check out our resources for education settings and for prisons here...
Yet more evidence that children in YOIs in England are spending too much time in their cell and not getting access to the education they're entitled to.
Worth looking at why Parc seems to be performing so much better on this metric than other YOIs.
Delighted to join @bigissue.com as a new ambassador ! I'm a big fan & have been for a long time . We're in a fight & one of the things that's not being joined up at the moment is how poverty is intrinsically linked with climate breakdown– looking forward to communicating that & more in my new role .
Opré Roma! ❤️
People actually standing up and speaking out against what our government continues to support....
Happy Friday...... what a beauty!
The introduction of tougher policing powers harms the ability of the #GRT community to continue a nomadic way of life, free from discrimination and arbitrary treatment.
📧Email your MP today to repeal Part 4 of the Crime & Policing Bill bit.ly/41KxtDA
@fft.bsky.social
And what about people with low literacy? People we spoke to in prisons from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities talked about how requests were ignored and never mentioned or brushed off, or even joked about.
There needs to be more staff and more supportive staff!
🌟WE'RE AQS ACCREDITED!🌟
FFT is really pleased to announce its Advice Quality Standard (AQS) accreditation—the only advice agency-specific, independently audited quality standard in the voluntary sector.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/fft-awa...
Our theme for 2025 is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller 'Heroes' "Who inspires you?", where we ask you to help us celebrate the incredible people who make up Romany Gypsy, Roma, Irish Traveller, New Traveller Showmen, and Liveaboard Boater communities.
www.gypsy-traveller.org/grthm/
Did you know that 92% of local authorities don't own or manage any transit sites or pitches? 🚐
Our research shows that even when sites do exist, there can be hidden charges, extra costs, and 'no return' periods after as little as 14 days.
Read:
Join us on Thursday 20th March 2025 at 11am for the launch of our co-developed resources on voter registration and the voting process for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities!
Book online tickets now:
Have you lived in temporary accommodation or on a transit site in the last 12 months? 🚐
We want to hear about your experiences!
Complete our survey for a chance to win a £20 shopping voucher:
Interested in creating a fairer justice system?
Alongside The Law Friends Society, we have put together a free training seminar on Gypsy and Traveller people's experiences of the Criminal Justice System, including recommendations for better support.
Watch:
vimeo.com/1021364535
