Ireland’s All Traveller Forum
Minceirs Whiden was established in 2004 by a group of Travellers to promote an understanding and recognition of Travellers as a minority ethnic group in Irish society who are proud and confident of their identity. Minceirs Whiden seeks full participation and inclusion of Travellers in the economic, social, political and cultural life of Ireland.
Ireland underwent its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) before the UN Human Rights Council Working Group in Geneva on the 10th November 2026. The review provided an opportunity for UN Member States to assess Ireland's progress on its human rights commitments and identify areas requiring further action.
Member States raised a broad range of human rights issues, including racism and discrimination, housing/accommodation, access to healthcare and education. The wider human rights agenda also encompassed the rights of women and children, people with disabilities, migrants, refugees and people seeking international protection, alongside concerns relating to gender-based violence and social inclusion.
The review saw extensive references to Travellers and Roma, with at least 25 Member States explicitly referring to their rights and inclusion. While States acknowledged developments in Ireland's human rights policies and national strategies, a recurring theme was the need to translate these commitments into effective implementation and improved outcomes.
The issues raised were wide-ranging, including racism and discrimination, accommodation, education, employment, healthcare, access to public services and the implementation of the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy II (NTRIS II).
A number of States specifically called for stronger implementation of NTRIS II and the National Action Plan Against Racism. Others highlighted the importance of appropriate accommodation, educational inclusion, improved access to healthcare and employment, and stronger legal protections against discrimination and hate speech.
Particular attention was also given to Traveller and Roma women and girls, including the need to address intersecting forms of discrimination and ensure equitable access to services.
Read more on our website: https://www.paveepoint.ie/fourth-universal-periodic-review-upr-of-ireland/
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Member States raised a broad range of human rights issues, including racism and discrimination, housing/accommodation, access to healthcare and education. The wider human rights agenda also encompassed the rights of women and children, people with disabilities, migrants, refugees and people seeking international protection, alongside concerns relating to gender-based violence and social inclusion.
The review saw extensive references to Travellers and Roma, with at least 25 Member States explicitly referring to their rights and inclusion. While States acknowledged developments in Ireland's human rights policies and national strategies, a recurring theme was the need to translate these commitments into effective implementation and improved outcomes.
The issues raised were wide-ranging, including racism and discrimination, accommodation, education, employment, healthcare, access to public services and the implementation of the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy II (NTRIS II).
A number of States specifically called for stronger implementation of NTRIS II and the National Action Plan Against Racism. Others highlighted the importance of appropriate accommodation, educational inclusion, improved access to healthcare and employment, and stronger legal protections against discrimination and hate speech.
Particular attention was also given to Traveller and Roma women and girls, including the need to address intersecting forms of discrimination and ensure equitable access to services.
Read more on our website: https://www.paveepoint.ie/fourth-universal-periodic-review-upr-of-ireland/
#TravellerRights #RomaRights #universalperiodicreview #upr53
Minceirs Whiden stands with the EU Roma Policy Coalition in demanding concrete action on Traveller & Roma equality. We urge all Traveller, Roma, and human rights organisations (as well as individuals) to sign and promote this joint statement.
The deadline for signatures is tomorrow, 12th November 2026.
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The deadline for signatures is tomorrow, 12th November 2026.
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Proposed Joint Position of the EU Roma Policy Coalition and Wider Civil Society at the 19th European Platform for Roma Inclusion – ERGO Network
We, Roma, Sinti and Traveller-led and allied civil society organisations, welcome the European Roma Platform’s focus on education and employment. These are fundamental rights and must not be reduced to questions of economic productivity, labour-market participation or skills shortages.
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Minceirs Whiden Co-Ordinator Maureen Ward attended launch of the Government’s first National Strategy for Improving Community Safety 2026-2030: An enabling framework for community safety.
The strategy was launched today by Jim O’Callaghan, TD, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
The strategy was launched today by Jim O’Callaghan, TD, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
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