Parliamentary Secretary for Equality and Reforms Rebecca Buttigieg, Minister for Social Policy and Children’s Rights Michael Falzon, and Dr. Lydia Abela have launched the national campaign “Together We Stand. Together We Heal.” The campaign marks 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence.
Running from November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10, Human Rights Day, the campaign aims to raise awareness about gender-based and domestic violence through activities highlighting consent, the complexity of violence, and available support services.
Parliamentary Secretary Buttigieg emphasized the campaign’s message: collective action is essential to address this social issue.
Minister Falzon noted that over 530 cases of domestic violence have been handled by MARAM this year, 15 of which required immediate police action. He stressed the prevalence of intimate partner violence in these cases.
Dr. Abela highlighted education as key to fostering change, adding that while progress has been made, the biggest shift must occur in societal attitudes.
The campaign draws from Malta’s third National Strategy on Gender-Based Violence, with 60% of its measures already underway.
The campaign includes free roadshows featuring theatrical productions in five locations, showcasing diverse forms of violence and their solutions.
The public is invited to attend, free of charge, the roadshows which start at 1900hrs:
Rabat, November 27th – Palazzo Xara Kazin Tal-Banda – L’Isle Adam
St Paul’s Bay, November 29th, St Paul’s Bay Primary School
Gzira, December 4th, Sala Parrokjali
Fgura, December 7th, Sala tal-Kunsill Lokali
Rabat, Ghawdex, December 10th, Sala 2 of Cittadella
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