Gypsy, Roma and Traveller experiences in Secondary Education: Issues, barriers and recommendations

This Traveller Movement report uses case studies to illustrate the challenges and barriers faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller students in Secondary Education.

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller access to Further Education: 14-16 provision, vocational qualifications, apprenticeships and A Levels

This Traveller Movement report uses case studies to illustrate the challenges and barriers faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller students in Further Education.

Respect, equality, participation: exploring human rights education in Great Britain

This Equality and Human Rights Commission research made an assessment of human rights education in schools in England, highlighting good practice and positive impacts for students and teachers.

Engaging with the Roma community on the EU Settlement Scheme: Toolkit for local authorities and community organisations

This is a toolkit for local authorities and community organisations to enable effective support for the Roma community on the EU settlement scheme, involving actions for both local authorities and delivery organisations.

Last on the list: An overview of unmet need for pitches on Traveller sites in England

Research on numbers of permanent and transit pitches available, and waiting list length on sites.

Including the Missing Voices of Disabled People in Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities

This report from the University of Worcester reflects on research led by Shaping Our Lives User and Disability Network and funded by DRILL (Disability Research on Independent Living & Learning) on the experiences of disabled Gypsies, Roma and Travellers.

Homeless in Europe: Winter 2020

The FEANTSA Winter Magazine 2020 focuses on ‘Roma Experiences of Homelessness in Europe’. The edition includes a contribution from the team at Roma Support Group ‘An uncertain future for Roma rough sleepers in a post-Brexit UK’

House of Commons Library Research Briefing: Police powers unauthorised encampments

This short House of Commons Library briefing paper, written by Jennifer Brown, discusses police powers in relation to unauthorised encampments. It also discusses current Government proposals to reform the policing of unauthorised encampments.

Friends, Families and Travellers submission to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Call for Evidence on Ethnic Disparities and Inequality in the UK

This response to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities’ call for evidence sets out ethnic disparities and inequality in the UK for Gypsy and Traveller people.

How to tackle health inequalities in Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities: A guide for health and care services

This Friends, Families and Travellers guide, designed for decision makers and people working in health and care services will help your organisation tackle health inequalities experienced by Gypsies, Roma and Travellers through developing cultural awareness and sharing good practice.

Friends, Families and Travellers and the National Federation of Gypsy Liaison Groups’ submission to the Public Services Committee Inquiry ‘Public Services: lessons from coronavirus’

Friends, Families and Travellers and the National Federation of Gypsy Liaison Groups’ submission to the Public Services Committee Inquiry ‘Public Services: lessons from coronavirus’, calling for scrutiny and to hold the Government to account for their treatment of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.

An Avoidable Crisis: The disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities

Baronness Doreen Lawrence’s review of the impact of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities includes submissions from community groups and individuals including Friends, Families and Travellers.

Joint Submission to the Committee on the Rights of the Child: 88th session, Pre-Sessional Working Group (08 Feb 2021 – 12 Feb 2021) United Kingdom

This joint submission made by Friends, Families and Travellers and The Traveller Movement asks the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child to question the UK Government on inequalities experienced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children.

Friends, Families and Travellers Annual Report 2020

Webinar: Legal briefing on unauthorised encampments, evictions and service provision in England

This FFT and Community Law Partnership ‘legal briefing’ webinar discussed unauthorised encampments, evictions and service provision in England with a focus on implications during the Covid-19 pandemic.