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Romany Women Shatter Stereotypes at Empowerment Day
20 Apr
Summary
- A community group combats misconceptions about Gypsy and traveller women.
- An empowerment day highlights business owners and historical breadwinners.
- The event aims to bridge gaps and encourage healthcare access.
Charmaine Abdul-Karim, founder of Pride of Romany, established the group in 2022 to preserve British Romany heritage and combat harmful stereotypes. She is organizing a women's empowerment day in Nantwich, Cheshire, on Monday, April 21, 2026. This event is designed to challenge the frustrating misconception that Romany and traveller women are subservient or solely domestic.
Abdul-Karim emphasized that modern Romany, Gypsy, and Irish Traveller women are far more dynamic, with many being successful business owners, designers, and boutique proprietors. Historically, these women have often been the primary breadwinners. The empowerment day will feature stalls from owned businesses, live interviews, and information on NHS support services.
NHS representative Claire Smith will attend to encourage greater healthcare access among Gypsy and traveller women, addressing barriers caused by past stigma. The event, held at Nantwich Civic Hall from 10:00 to 16:00 BST, welcomes everyone to foster community understanding and build bridges between different groups.
