“Consent is not permanent and can be withdrawn at any time,” emphasised the Parliamentary Secretary for Equality and Reforms, Rebecca Buttigieg, during an event organised as part of the campaign by the Commission on Gender-Based Violence at the University of Malta.
Organised by the Commission on Gender-Based Violence, the campaign aims to raise awareness and reinforce the message that love should never cause harm.
Launched by the Parliamentary Secretariat for Equality and Reforms, the campaign highlights the importance of consent in everyday life, particularly in intimate relationships. Its goal is to inform the public about the significance of clear, mutual agreement in all interactions.
A Valentine’s Day discussion with University of Malta students was a key event. Students and academics explored topics such as communication, respect, and personal choice in intimate, social, and digital contexts.
Themed “Let’s Talk About Consent,” the session featured insights from Samantha Pace Gasan, Commissioner for Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence. Participants discussed the principles of consent, the need for respectful communication, and the consequences of ignoring consent.
Building on past initiatives like the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, this effort promotes awareness to ensure dignity and choice are upheld without coercion or abuse. Parliament members were also encouraged to support measures against gender-based and domestic violence.
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