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Ireland's Traveller Women
Irish society has changed in recent years, but discrimination against travellers remains widespread. Our World meets three women fighting to bust the myths about their community.
Irish society has changed dramatically in recent years, but discrimination against travellers remains widespread. In 2017 in a bid to change public attitudes, travellers were formally recognised by Ireland's government as a distinct ethnic group, but many say they are still unfairly treated. Our World meets three young women fighting to bust the myths about their community and make their dreams a reality.
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