Home»LGBT Traveller & Roma Calendar 2021

A message from Garda Maria Curtis... This week we had the lovely Simon Blanckensee from Transgender Wicklow get in touch, saying that he was proud to have the opportunity and privilege to work on a project with representatives of National Traveller organisations, National LGBT organisations and individuals who identify as both Traveller/Roma and are lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender. Simon hopes that for LGBT Travellers and Roma, that this calendar will be a symbol of positivity and acceptance. Due to funds there was a very limited print run and therefore we are asking you to help…… In the words of Simonm “We are hoping that you will place this calendar in a very visible place of your organisation!” “we are looking to distribute it digitally to anyone who would like to print it. Key dates in the year for LGBTQI+ folk, dates special to Travellers and dates important to Roma are all included. There are quotes from members of both communities and notably allies and people with lived experience of the barriers faced by LGBT Travellers and Roma in Ireland. The Action Group is eager to ensure the calendar reaches LGBT Travellers and Roma. We would hope that accepting and welcoming allies would hang it prominently as a symbol of support to those featured. Helplines and positive representation are a central feature and I hope you and your colleagues find it a useful resource. “ This calendar includes some useful numbers LEGAL SUPPORT FLAC – Traveller Legal Advisor (Christopher McCann) 1890350250 018745690 Mercy Law Centre 014537459 Irish Human Rights Equality Commission 018589601 Community Law and Mediation 018477804 YOUTH ORGANISATIONS Involve (Young Travellers) 0906498017 Belong To (LGBT+ up to 18) 016706223 TRAVELLER SUPPORT Exchange House Ireland 018721094 Irish Traveller Movement 016796577 Minceirs Whiden 0858804450 National Traveller Women’s Forum 017383874 Pavee Point 018780255 Traveller Counselling Service 0863081476 Traveller Mediation Service 0834322076 Traveller Money Advice and Budget Service 0761072230 LGBT+ SUPPORT LGBT Ireland 1890929539 TENI 018733575