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Hi folks! It’s @LondonGypsyTrav here for the takeover! We want to start by thanking Neville for giving us this amazing opportunity.
@LondonGypsyTrav is 22 years old this year. We’re a community organisation fighting for the rights of Travellers & Gypsies living in London.
You can learn more about our history and journey here: https://bit.ly/2XiU2hg
We work with Gypsies and Travellers to campaign for better accommodation and freedom from discrimination and racism
We’re proud to work with amazing activists like Marian https://bit.ly/3gcHl02
Right now, we are campaigning for the community to be given the resources & support they need to survive #COVID19 https://bit.ly/2zYIg3A
We know many families who are struggling without access to running water, toilets, electricity. https://bbc.in/2TpjtNh
But it's not just COVID-19 which is threatening the community. Too often the media represents Gypsies & Travellers as criminals & outsiders.
Here's one of the most recent examples https://bit.ly/3cQTwxz
Last month @Channel4 released a film which furthered racism and discrimination based on inaccurate information and stereotypes. https://bit.ly/3cMwat0
Many young Gypsies & Travellers face bullying & discrimination from children & teachers due to these stereotypes. https://bit.ly/36giNyW @TravellersTimes @ttimesyouth
But the community is incredibly resilient and is speaking out against prejudice. Check out #afterdispatches
Listen to their voices here: https://bit.ly/3bPPOmJ
We joined other organisations in speaking out against the hate these films fuel & submitting complaints to @OFCOM #afterdispatches
Tonight we want to move beyond the misleading media headlines & share with you real stories of GT culture, community & resistance.
In 2017, we launched our campaign #weareallsomanythings to challenge public perceptions of Gypsies & Travellers. https://bit.ly/3bSyGfU
Mena Mongan, our Community Engagement Officer, was a leading voice in the campaign. https://bit.ly/2LQhxc8
“There is still that stigma about Travellers. We work in London, we vote... but it seems like we are always looking in from the outside.” #weareallsomanythings
Gypsies & Travellers have been donating to food banks, helping key workers & raising money during #Covid19UK https://bit.ly/2ykHCNt
Many Gypsies and Travellers are working on the frontline themselves as carers, nurses and support workers 
#clapforkeyworkers #clapforcarers
#clapforkeyworkers #clapforcarers
June is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month - join us in celebrating GRT people and culture #GRTHM2020
This year, we are collecting stories, writing & art from the community which represents their culture, their history & their resistance.
You can learn more about @LondonGypsyTrav and about Gypsy,Roma,Traveller History Month by following our twitter and website! http://www.londongypsiesandtravellers.org.uk/
But remember, Gypsies and Travellers aren’t asking for anything special!
Gypsies&Travellers want what we all deserve
The right to live according to our culture and beliefs
Freedom from racism & discrimination
Access to healthcare, education, employment & housing
All of the above!
The right to live according to our culture and beliefsFreedom from racism & discrimination Access to healthcare, education, employment & housingAll of the above!
That's the end of our takeover 
Thanks everyone for watching, please follow @LondonGypsyTrav, 
Look for all the amazing Gypsy, Roma &Traveller activists and organisations on Twitter and share&support their messages
