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ENSURE VICTIMS’ SAFETY, HOLD PERPETRATORS ACCOUNTABLE –
JOINT STATEMENT BY 36 ORGANISATIONS
We are saddened to see that yet another woman has been killed in her home within weeks of the previous murder, making this the fourth femicide this year in Malta. Since 2000, for every 4 femicides in Malta, 3 have been murdered by partners/husbands, ex-partners/ex-husbands or a close family member.
Despite the implementation of the Istanbul Convention in our laws, we are angered by the fact that women’s lives are still being taken away by those that claim to love them because the very authorities that are meant to protect them are not ensuring their safety and protection.
Living free from violence is a fundamental human right and it is the State’s responsibility to see that this human right is upheld. It is a tired and worn out assumption that femicide happen because victims do not seek help. Countless victims try to access protection and justice services with no success and it has become an unacceptable state of affairs to have women that are on daily basis being forced to live in violent situation in their homes.
We therefore call on the State to ensure that:
In the current situation, the next femicide is just waiting to happen. How many more women need to die before violence against women is truly taken seriously?
This press release is being issued by the following 36 organisations:
St Jeanne Antide Foundation, aditus foundation, Platform of Human Rights Organisations in Malta (PHROM), Women’s Rights Foundation, Merħba Bik, Department Gender Studies (Faculty of Social Wellbeing, University of Malta), The Critical Institute, SOS Malta, Allied Rainbow Communities (arc), Richmond Foundation, YMCA, African Media Association Malta, Association for Equality (A4E), Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations (MCWO), Kummissjoni Ejjew Għandi, Dean’s Office (Faculty of Social Wellbeing, University of Malta), Men Against Violence, Attard Ladies Cultural Club (ALCC), Malta Association of Women in Business (MAWB), MGRM, We Are, Group of Independent MCWO Members (GIMM), Women’s Study Group (WSG), Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN), JRS, Drachma LGBTI, Drachma Parents’ Group, Integra Foundation, SPARK, Department for inclusion and Access to Learning (Faculty of Education, University of Malta), Solidarity with Migrants Group, OASI Foundation, Social Assistance Secretariat of Malta Catholic Action, Victim Support Malta, Dar tal-Providenza, Paolo Freire Institute.
JOINT STATEMENT BY 36 ORGANISATIONS
We are saddened to see that yet another woman has been killed in her home within weeks of the previous murder, making this the fourth femicide this year in Malta. Since 2000, for every 4 femicides in Malta, 3 have been murdered by partners/husbands, ex-partners/ex-husbands or a close family member.
Despite the implementation of the Istanbul Convention in our laws, we are angered by the fact that women’s lives are still being taken away by those that claim to love them because the very authorities that are meant to protect them are not ensuring their safety and protection.
Living free from violence is a fundamental human right and it is the State’s responsibility to see that this human right is upheld. It is a tired and worn out assumption that femicide happen because victims do not seek help. Countless victims try to access protection and justice services with no success and it has become an unacceptable state of affairs to have women that are on daily basis being forced to live in violent situation in their homes.
We therefore call on the State to ensure that:
- Domestic violence is dealt with the seriousness that it deserves. It is not a private matter but a crime that affects us all as a society;
- The state adheres to its positive obligation to ensure that all women and girls are protected and live free from violence;
- Risk assessment tools are identified, codified and that ALL police officials, including frontliners in our police stations receive the necessary and good quality training to recognise domestic violence and understand the correct procedure that should be followed since the enactment of the Gender based Violence and Domestic Violence Act, to evaluate risk and ensure the safety of the victim and other family members;
- Different government departments, agencies and ministries work in cohesion to implement processes and strategies that will bring a measure of safety to victims and hold perpetrators accountable;
- Courts see all cases of domestic violence through to the end, holding perpetrators accountable, even if the victim feels pressured to refrain from testifying against the perpetrator;
- Police officials have the necessary tools, such as body cams, to gather additional evidence during house calls.
- A clear political commitment, an adequate budget, a well-resourced unit whose members focus and work exclusively on the issues of violence, and clear targets with strict timelines that are monitored.
In the current situation, the next femicide is just waiting to happen. How many more women need to die before violence against women is truly taken seriously?
This press release is being issued by the following 36 organisations:
St Jeanne Antide Foundation, aditus foundation, Platform of Human Rights Organisations in Malta (PHROM), Women’s Rights Foundation, Merħba Bik, Department Gender Studies (Faculty of Social Wellbeing, University of Malta), The Critical Institute, SOS Malta, Allied Rainbow Communities (arc), Richmond Foundation, YMCA, African Media Association Malta, Association for Equality (A4E), Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations (MCWO), Kummissjoni Ejjew Għandi, Dean’s Office (Faculty of Social Wellbeing, University of Malta), Men Against Violence, Attard Ladies Cultural Club (ALCC), Malta Association of Women in Business (MAWB), MGRM, We Are, Group of Independent MCWO Members (GIMM), Women’s Study Group (WSG), Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN), JRS, Drachma LGBTI, Drachma Parents’ Group, Integra Foundation, SPARK, Department for inclusion and Access to Learning (Faculty of Education, University of Malta), Solidarity with Migrants Group, OASI Foundation, Social Assistance Secretariat of Malta Catholic Action, Victim Support Malta, Dar tal-Providenza, Paolo Freire Institute.
The Mental Health Organisation is organizing an Empowerment Course for Family Carers and Professionals who deal with persons with Mental Disorders between the 5th of October 2018 and 7th December 2018 (every Friday) between 6pm - 8pm at Project House, Floriana. Subjects Covered:
• Psychosis • Depression • Anxiety in Children and Youths • Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders • Emotional Freedom • Old Age Mental Illness • Legal Aspects and Benefits • Medicines • Family Members -Carers
• Psychosis • Depression • Anxiety in Children and Youths • Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders • Emotional Freedom • Old Age Mental Illness • Legal Aspects and Benefits • Medicines • Family Members -Carers
SJAF Reversed Calendar Campaign
Jum il-Karita' 2017
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Il‑Knisja f’Malta ser tfakkar Jum il‑Karità nhar il‑Ħadd, 30 ta’ April 2017. Għal dan il‑għan, fi tmiem din il-ġimgħa ser isir ġbir fil-knejjes kollha waqt il-Quddies tas‑Sibt filgħaxija u tal‑Ħadd.
Permezz tal‑flus miġbura ser jiġu megħjuna diversi persuni li jirrikorru għall-għajnuna fid-djar jew fl-entitajiet tal‑Knisja f’Malta. Il-persuni li ser jibbenefikaw mid-donazzjonijiet huma t-tfal u ż-żgħażagħ li fit‑trobbija tagħhom sabu ruħhom f’diffikultajiet serji, il‑persuni li għaddejjin minn vjolenza domestika, il‑persuni b’diżabbiltà, l‑immigranti u r‑refuġjati, l‑anzjani, il-familji fil‑bżonn, in‑nisa li jaqgħu fil‑prostituzzjoni u l‑persuni li jaqgħu fil‑vizzju ta’ droga, u dawk bla dar fejn joqogħdu. Il-flus li jinġabru ser jitqassmu fost dawn l‑entitajiet: Caritas, Dar tal‑Providenza, Djar tat‑Tfal, Djar tal‑Anzjani, Kummissjoni Emigranti, Laboratorju tal‑Paċi, Jesuit Refugee Service, St Jeanne Antide Foundation, Segretarjat Assistenza Soċjali, Millenium Chapel, Paolo Freire Insititute, Dar Merħba Bik, Dar Qalb ta’ Ġesù, Dar Osanna Pia, Dar Frate Jacoba, Djar Suret il‑Bniedem. |
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Following last year's concert - Oldies but Goldies, we are proud to announce another concert - A Tribute to Music Legends which is going to be held on Saturday 25th March 2017. 3 hours of non stop live music by Spiteri Lucas Band with the participation of Neville Refalo, Michela Galea, Kurt Cassar, Olivia Lewis, Danika, Dario, Laura Bruno, Christina Magrin, Krista, Raquel Zammit and Layla.
Tickets available online from www.showshappening.com or from Centru Antida Tarxien against a donation of €15.
Park and Ride facilities available as per map.
Book your seats A S A P to avoid disappointment.
Thank you for your support
Tickets available online from www.showshappening.com or from Centru Antida Tarxien against a donation of €15.
Park and Ride facilities available as per map.
Book your seats A S A P to avoid disappointment.
Thank you for your support
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Is your child 2 to 6 years of age?
Has your child been diagnosed with Autism recently?
Do you know that your child can attain reading and writing competences by using multi-sensory techniques?
Interested.... more details below
Has your child been diagnosed with Autism recently?
Do you know that your child can attain reading and writing competences by using multi-sensory techniques?
Interested.... more details below
2nd Call for Activity Facilitators (Integrating Youth on the autistic spectrum in the Community - IYAC
Call for Expression of Interest Coordinator (Integrating Youth on the autistic spectrum in the Community - IYAC) Programme
Concert by YCW Malta - 9 & 10 October 2015
Helping Hands
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September 2015: Issue 70 of Helping Hands Magazine on the St Jeanne Antide Foundation with 10 pages about Intimate Partner Violence.
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