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Thu Nov 26 2026 at 09:30 am to 04:00 pm UTC+00:00

Power, Place, Participation

  • Lambeth Town Hall · London
  • From GBP 25.00
The Traveller Movement Publisher / Host The Traveller Movement
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Delivering Inclusive Devolution for Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Traveller Communities
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Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration and Networking
🕑: 09:45 AM - 09:55 AM
Speakers to gather at main reception desk for photographs

Info: Gather at main reception


🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Welcome from the Conference Co-Chairs
Host: Pauline Melvin-Anderson OBE

Info: Pauline, an Irish Traveller and long-time chair of the Traveller Movement, has expertly chaired our conference for many years. She brings extensive expertise in education and was recently appointed chair of the Department for Education’s Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller Advisory Group.

Charmaine Abdul-Karim is a 25th-generation British Romanichal and founder of Pride of Romany, an organisation dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich heritage of the British Romany people. Through her advocacy and creative work, Charmaine inspires communities to value Romanichal heritage, foster understanding and cultural pride for future generations.


🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote Address
Host: Penny Hobman

Info: Penny Hobman - Deputy Chief Executive, Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)


🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:40 AM
Panel 1
Host: Liam Shrivastava-Lewisham Mayor/Shaun Mongan - TM

Info: From Westminster to the Town Hall. Devolution, Democracy and what this means for Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish, Scottish and Welsh Traveller Communities


🕑: 11:40 AM - 11:50 AM
Refreshments Break

Info: Teas and Coffees


🕑: 11:50 AM - 01:00 PM
Panel 2
Host: Roseann Black

Info: Around the Campfire: Identity, Belonging and Representation


🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch and Networking

Info: Variety of food available including sandwiches, crisps, fruit, juice and water. Dietary requirements must be made at booking


🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Workshops

Info: WORKSHOP 1: Pathways to Opportunity: Skills, Employment and Economic Inclusion for Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish, Scottish and Welsh Traveller Young People WORKSHOP 2: Our Mothers, Our Stories: Improving Maternity Care Through Lived Experience, Advocacy and Community Leadership WORKSHOP 3: Men’s Mental Health: Breaking the Silence, Building Support WORKSHOP 4: Building Inclusive Councils: Stronger Partnerships, Better Services and Thriving Communities


🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Pauline Melvin-Anderson OBE
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Conference Ends
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Lambeth Town Hall, 1 Brixton Hill, London, United Kingdom

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