Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre (Pavee Point) is a non-governmental organisation committed to the attainment of human rights for Travellers and Roma. Pavee Point is a parternship organisation that works at national and international policy levels on all areas affecting Travellers and Roma. Over the last 40 years, Pavee Point has established a strong track record in innovative and ground-breaking work using collective community development to address Traveller and Roma issues and promote Traveller and Roma rights. A key element of this work has been the development of our particular methodological approach to research, across all levels (local, regional, national and international) to inform evidence based responses to the stark inequalities faced by Travellers and Roma in Ireland. At the local level, Pavee Point has undertaken community-based needs assessments, participatory research projects, and collaborative studies focusing on areas such as health, education, accommodation and gender equality.

These guidelines aim to ensure that research with and about Travellers and Roma supports Traveller and Roma visibility, equality, collective outcomes, and positive impact, and that research processes respect community knowledge, collective analysis and the expertise of Traveller organisations and groups working with Roma. They highlight best practices for inclusive, co-designed research, with practical tips on collaborative approaches in setting research agendas, countering harmful and unethical practices, and promoting meaningful and direct participation of Travellers and Roma at every stage of the research process.