Here's seven practical things that you can do, to #StandUpForTravellers

1. Check your own bias and include prejudice toward Gypsies, Roma and Travellers in your anti-racism work.

2. Challenge anti-Traveller prejudice with friends and family - have those difficult conversations.
3. Challenge discrimination in politics. You can use this tool on our website to raise complaints about MPs, Members of the House of Lords and about elected Councillors. #StandUpForTravellers https://www.gypsy-traveller.org/campaigns/challenging-anti-gypsy-language-in-politics/
Tool to challenge anti-Gypsyism in politics | Friends, Families and Travellers

We often hear of councillors, members of parliament (MPs) and members of the House of Lords who have made discriminatory comments about Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. No one should have to...

https://www.gypsy-traveller.org/campaigns/challenging-anti-gypsy-language-in-politics/
4. Champion solidarity and encourage others to do the same. Ask your MP to stand with Gypsies, Roma and Travellers and to make a commitment to work to ensure Gypsies and Travellers have a place to live. #WelcomeHere https://www.gypsy-traveller.org/campaigns/pledge-card-asking-your-mp-to-sign-up/
Ask your MP to sign our pledge card | Friends, Families and Travellers

Would you like to see your MP standing up for the rights of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in parliament? You can ask them to challenge the discrimination and inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma...

https://www.gypsy-traveller.org/campaigns/pledge-card-asking-your-mp-to-sign-up/
5. Use your influence to make a difference.

If you're a nurse, find out what you can do to tackle health inequalities. #HealthForAll

If you're a teacher, find resources to include Gypsy, Roma and Traveller representation in your classroom. #DiverseCurriculum
6. Learn about the structural inequalities experienced by Gypsies and Travellers and aim to make a difference where you can, in your community.
6. Learn about the structural inequalities experienced by Gypsies and Travellers and aim to make a difference where you can, in your community.
6. Learn about the structural inequalities experienced by Gypsies and Travellers and aim to make a difference where you can, in your community.
6. Learn about the structural inequalities experienced by Gypsies and Travellers and aim to make a difference where you can, in your community.
7. Share your solidarity and what you have learned. It's amazing how much difference one person can make. #StandUpForTravellers
7. Share your solidarity and what you have learned. It's amazing how much difference one person can make. #StandUpForTravellers
7. Share your solidarity and what you have learned. It's amazing how much difference one person can make. #StandUpForTravellers
7. Share your solidarity and what you have learned. It's amazing how much difference one person can make. #StandUpForTravellers
And one more! Stay up to date with current issues faced by Gypsies and Travellers.

Here are some good accounts to get you started: @GypsyTravellerM @LondonGypsyTrav @LeedsGATE @TravellersTimes @YorkTravellers @APPGGTR @TravActivist @Article12 @GT_Wales @TravActivist 🙌
You can follow @GypsyTravellers.
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