National Traveller Women’s Forum
@NTWFIRL
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National network of Traveller women’s organisations from throughout Ireland
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Joined November 2017
New research finds that ethnic minority women interested in political candidacy report that ‘they didn’t fit’ or experienced rules and political culture as exclusionary Campaigning and canvassing for minoritised women involved incidents of racist and sexist abuse #DifferentPaths
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The Ceann Comhairle @SOFearghail_TD in his opening address at this Symposium when speaking about the lack of diversity in politics, highlighted the need to improve the numbers of Travellers, migrants and people from poorer social-economic backgrounds.
The Ceann Comhairle, @SOFearghail_TD, is today hosting a Parliamentary Symposium on Enhancing Participation in Public Life and Politics at @dublincastleopw. Keynote speakers are @furkankarayel @TheHarryMcC and @DARollins #seeforyourself. https://t.co/bxNix8gYMd
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We are looking for a project consultant for the More Traveller Women project we are rolling out with @NTWFIRL. This is a very exciting opportunity to contribute great change to Irish politics. Deadline is the 19th of September. Apply here: https://t.co/I7DHeo0Jas
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Two years myself and an Autistic Mincéir designed this symbol to show Autistic Mincéir that they were loved and wanted. I know one day soon you will rise and we will hear your voice. @AsIAmIreland @itmtrav @PaveePoint @GypsyTravellerM
#AutismWorldDay
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Today is the start of April Autistic Awareness and Acceptance month internationally. This year I am hoping Autistic Travellers are more visible within the wider Autistic movement and our own. It is…
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*REGISTER NOW* We're launching "Sometimes I'm missing the words": The rights, needs and experiences of foreign national and minority ethnic groups in the Irish Penal System, commissioned from @MaynoothLaw, on Wed 27 April. 📆 Sign up – all welcome 👇 https://t.co/THjksrZxAJ
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The 3rd of our 3 panel discussions looking at Domestic Abuse through the lens of the 9 grounds of Discrimination will take place on 13/4 via Zoom. Domestic Abuse perpetrators don't discriminate, neither do we. Call us to book a place @SageAdvocacy @DW_Ireland @NTWFIRL
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Great panel discussion at @MU_MAP to celebrate #IRD #8thApril
https://t.co/dvJa8gc7Yn with Maria Joyce @NTWFIRL Professor Amanda Haynes @UL Owen Ward @NUIG Dr. Sindy Joyce @UL Thomas McCann @TravellersMH Dr. Seamus Taylor @MUAppSocSc chaired by Dr. Sarah Sartori @MEND_CC
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The Traveller Graduate Network is the first alumni network of its kind in Ireland, set up by, and run for, Irish Travellers. Myself @LMCDART @amquilli & Gavin Hennessy are very excited about this launch.. https://t.co/8rGfCKT9F8
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Just 1% of the travelling community graduate with a third level education - The Traveller Graduate Network are aiming to change this
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#SeeHerElected applauds the work of @paucull & @shanegough for this important research on ethnic minority women & local politics- very interesting findings and recommendations #DifferentPaths @NTWFIRL Read full report👉 https://t.co/jJEXTiCplj
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Excellent launch of important research: ethnic minority women & local politics. Given the scale of the challenges - clear role that adult & #communityeducation can play in supporting the recommendations. #FET #DifferentPaths #MoreWomen
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@waithiraburke calls for quotas at launch of @MaynoothUni research report Different Paths, Shared Experiences: Ethnic Minority Women and Local Politics in Ireland. "It is high time our representatives and put these recommendations in place for the future." @shanegough @paucull
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Great to hear @rodericogorman launch the @NTWFIRL @AkiDwA research Different Paths, Shared Experiences to promote inclusion of ethnic minority women in politics.
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It is way past time political parties started to invest in Traveller women and all marginalised women. #DifferentPaths
For Traveller and some black women, community activism was more likely to be in service of their own communities. Much of this work is less recognised as leadership or political work and is not usually where political parties look to when recruiting candidates. #DifferentPaths
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Really interesting hearing the difficult first hand experience of ethnic minority women who have run for election in Ireland. More support needed in terms of training, support and finance as well as a ‘nested quota’. Stronger hate laws key for stopping abuse. #DifferentPaths
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Really important to hear the barriers for minoritised women engaging in electoral politics. @NTWFIRL @AkiDwA
For Traveller, Roma & Black women racialised identities carry specific penalties - all migrant women experience forms of racialised & racist abuse. Experiences of abuse include racism and sexism on & offline, sustained ‘in person’ racist & sexist harassment, abuse & intimidation
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Remove barriers to voter registration for Traveller, Roma & other ethnic minorities as well as comprehensive voter registration & awareness campaigns Implement hate crime/speech legislation & provide for anti-racism & anti-sexism media codes of practice #DifferentPaths
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Other supports needed include provision of basic wage by State for minoritized female for duration of election campaign & childcare support Provision of inclusive leadership, training & support programmes by political parties also critical #DifferentPaths
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Increasing minoritised women’s inclusion in local politics requires confronting sexism, racism and other forms of discrimination. Combating underrepresentation of minoritized women demands specific and targeted measures including nested quotas #DifferentPaths
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Parties have demonstrated intent to ‘diversify’ & improve outreach however, anti-racism not yet core organisational capacity of parties. For some parties existing gender quota is ongoing challenge that supersedes efforts to attract more diverse candidates. #DifferentPaths
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