Migrant women in Republic fear speaking out about gender-based violence, report states Migrant women whose status is dependent on their spouse fear to report abuse for fear of losing their legal status James Ward, PA 21 April, 2021 12:29
Migrant women in the Republic of Ireland fear speaking out about gender-based violence in case they lose their legal status in the country, a report has found.
An interim report by the independent Anti-Racism Committee called for the removal of all barriers to accessing support for migrant women suffering at the hands of a spouse or partner.
The report, published by Equality Minister Roderic O’Gorman today, found that minority women face “an extra and therefore discriminatory burden of additional barriers” in accessing support services.
A British holiday park company has agreed to change its work culture after it was found they were operating a ‘surname blacklist’ that excluded Gypsy and Traveller families.
Holiday firm Pontins used blacklist of popular Irish surnames to keep Traveller families out of parks
Pontins has agreed to change its working practices after the list was reported
Cathal Austin
Updated (Image: PA)
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Holiday firm Pontins used a blacklist of popular Irish surnames to keep Traveller families out of parks.
A British holiday park company has agreed to change its work culture after it was found they were operating a ‘surname blacklist’ that excluded Gypsy and Traveller families.
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