What is Pride of Romany?

Pride of Romany is a group founded in 2022 to preserve British Romany heritage and counter stereotypes about Gypsy and traveller women.

What are the common misconceptions about Romany and traveller women?

A common misconception is that Gypsy and traveller women are not empowered, are subservient, and primarily focus on domestic tasks like cooking and cleaning.

What is the goal of the women's empowerment day in Nantwich?

The empowerment day aims to celebrate the culture, strength, and entrepreneurship of Romany Gypsy and Irish Traveller women, and to build bridges with the wider community.

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Romany Women Shatter Stereotypes at Empowerment Day

20 Apr

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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.

Romany Women Shatter Stereotypes at Empowerment Day

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.