ITM on Traveller Focus 2009

Dear Members
Information from our member ITM on Traveller Focus 2009!
Kind Regards
Monica Anne


Traveller Focus Weeks 2009 - Nov. 30-Dec. 11th - Visit www.tfw.ie for more information.
Launch Monday November 30. (See Attached Invitation)
Traveller Focus Weeks 2009
The 2009 theme for Traveller Focus, which takes place over two weeks from November 30th - December 11th 2009, is Traveller Pride.
The aim of the programme is to celebrate the contribution Travellers make both within their own communities and to Irish society as a whole, through their culture, enterprise, sporting excellence, professional expertise across every area and unique history and tradition.
National and local events around the country will innovatively focus on the theme, and the week will feature the inaugural Traveller Pride Awards, which it is hoped will become an annual event honouring the achievements and contributions of Travellers across Ireland. Objectives of Traveller Focus Week:
To develop Traveller pride in their Irish identity and cultural background
To develop awareness and promote an understanding of the position of Travellers in Irish society
To highlight Travellers’ contribution to Irish society
To promote Traveller participation in public life and policy development
Traveller Focus Week is organised by
The Irish Traveller Movement,
Pavee Point Travellers Centre,
The National Traveller Women’s Forum,
Minceirs Whiden,
National Traveller MABS
National Association of Traveller Centres.
The week is funded by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.
For more information on the week contact Irish Traveller Movement: Tel 01 679 6577 or visit the Traveller Focus Website - www.tfw.ie




ITM requests the pleasure of your company to the official launch of Traveller Focus Week 2009Monday 30th November 2009 at 10.30am in the Ashling Hotel, Parkgate St, Dublin 1
Mr. John Maloney, T.D., Minister of State for Equality, Justice and Law Reform (with responsibility for Equality, Disability and Mental Health) will formally launch the week.
Light refreshments available on arrival.
RSVP: Chantelle Maritz, ITM office on 01-6796577 or chantelle.maritz@gmail.com
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Damien Walshe
Membership Development Coordinator
Irish Traveller Movement
4-5 Eustace Street
Dublin 2
Ph: 01 6796577
Fax: 01 6796578
Web: http://www.itmtrav.ie
Charity Number: CHY1406

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