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The on-going detention of the 9 Malians is illegal!

Published 11th February 2017
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Published by: Neil Falzon

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Tags: detention, immigration

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Just as Malta is about to introduce marriage equality, Merlin Publishers publish this lovely book that talks of love in all its forms!

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What constitutes love? Do some forms of expression qualify as "love" whereas others do not? This is...

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2 months ago

"It is sad to observe that when faced with such important legislation the Archbishop showed a lack of regard in his choice of words.

We understand that he needs to be firm with the teachings of the church but an inclusive church cannot distinguish between those who have the privilege to conceive naturally and those who need technology to assist them." ... See MoreSee Less

TMID Editorial: Gay marriage - The womb over the brain? - The Malta Independent

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Independent Online. ©2017. Standard Publications Ltd. Registered Office: Standard House, Birkirkara...

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2 months ago

Whilst we're celebrating the introduction of civil unions, trans and intersex rights and - soon - marriage equality, we should also remember our colleagues and friends who are still being beaten, arrested, insulted and violated. ... See MoreSee Less

Turkish police break up gay pride protest in Istanbul

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Police thwart LGBT activists’ attempted parade planned in defiance of an official ban from local a...

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2 months ago

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With so much talk about this proposed new law, we take a look at the facts.

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2 months ago

"The MPs concerned seem to be forgetting that Maltese law and public policy has already changed where the recognition of Rainbow Families is concerned," the MGRM said, noting that schools were already required to recognise diverse sexual orientations and gender identities in their practices. ... See MoreSee Less

Gay marriage law would not change school textbooks - MGRM

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Legalising gay marriage would not lead to schools having to amend textbooks as some MPs have suggest...

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2 months ago

53 organisations are urging a fundamentally different approach towards migrant detention:

"Existing international law obligations are clear that administrative detention must always be an exceptional measure of last resort, and even then, only when strictly lawful, necessary and proportionate to a legitimate State aim.

Detention for the purposes of immigration control is a particularly worrying trend among European States as it is growing rapidly despite not being essential to the proper functioning of well-managed migration systems." ... See MoreSee Less

A Fundamentally Different Approach is Needed: Joint Statement to the European Committee on Legal Co-Operation of the Council of Europe on the codification of European Rules for the Conditions of Administrative Detention of Migrants | aditus...

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We, the undersigned 53 organizations, welcome the increased attention of the Council of Europe towar...

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2 months ago

Yet another short-sighted and self-centered approach that fails to understand why people get onto the boats, and why there is an industry fuelling these perilous voyages.

What do we suggest? Create safe and legal routes to protection and economic opportunity, refrain from supporting dictatorships, include human rights protection in all strategies, engage in dialogue with host communities. ... See MoreSee Less

Muscat says EU should ban sale of dinghies to Libya to stem immigration

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Joseph Muscat: 'EU countries cannot keep speaking about the need to stop immigration while at the s...

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2 months ago

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#IgetYou - 9 EU countries, 9 actions with refugees and locals #WithRefugees #WorldRefugeeDay Foundat...

Jesuit Refugee Service Malta

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2 months ago

Georgi was given a diagnosis of uppgivenhetssyndrom, or resignation syndrome, an illness that is said to exist only in Sweden, and only among refugees. The patients have no underlying physical or neurological disease, but they seem to have lost the will to live.

The Swedish refer to them as de apatiska, the apathetic. “I think it is a form of protection, this coma they are in,” Hultcrantz said. “They are like Snow White. They just fall away from the world.” ... See MoreSee Less

The Trauma of Facing Deportation

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In Sweden, hundreds of refugee children have fallen unconscious after being informed that their fami...

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World Refugee Day screening of 'Land of Light', at the Valletta Film Festival. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Good idea of UNHCR Malta to organise a refugee Integration Roundtable! ... See MoreSee Less

We would like to thank all those who attended last week’s Integration Roundtable. What a great tur...

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aditus shared UNHCR Malta's event. ... See MoreSee Less

Screening: Land of Light

June 20th, 8:00pm - June 20th, 11:00pm

On June 20 - World Refugee Day, we honour the resilience and courage of the millions of people and f...

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FROM EDUCATION TO ACTION! Are you between 18 to 30 years of age? Would you like to take part in a s...

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"The need for better integration is part of Malta’s new reality. It is a moral and legal imperative as well as it makes social and economic sense so that no individual or group is left behind and can realize one’s full potential." ... See MoreSee Less

Malta can lead, not follow

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Today, June 20, is World Refugee Day. We honour the resilience and courage of the record-breaking mo...

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Refugee commissioner sees 4.6% rise in asylum applicants

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A total of 1,928 applications for international protection were received by the Office of the Refuge...

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2 months ago

FROM EDUCATION TO ACTION!

Are you between 18 to 30 years of age?
Would you like to take part in a series of workshops about integration and social inclusion?
Would you like to be involved in some amazing activities dedicated to building your capacity and improving your skills in the field of human rights?

Check out Youth, Not Status!!

Further details can be seen on the project page:
http://aditus.org.mt/our-work/projects/youth-not-status/

Complete the online application form:
http://aditus.org.mt/our-work/projects/youth-not-status/registration-form/

For more information get in touch with us:
antonellasgobbo@aditus.org.mt

#YOUTH #refugees #Integration #humanrights #socialinclusion #education
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YOUTH, NOT STATUS Erasmus+ project | aditus foundation

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TO DISCOVER DIFFERENT WAYS OF ACTING AND BEING INVOLVED IN THE PROMOTION OF A MULTICULTURAL SOCIET...

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World Refugee Day and time to join ECRE! We are offering a paid internship for 6 months starting Se...

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2 months ago

"We therefore urge the government to continue its work on formulating a national integration strategy.

In particular, we think it is essential that the strategy goes beyond mere survival but instead explores permanent solutions that lead to true belonging: long-term residence, family reunification, citizenship."

aditus foundation, African Media Association Malta, Eritrean Community, Ethiopian Community, Foundation for Shelter and Support to Migrants, Integra Foundation, International Association for Refugees, Jesuit Refugee Service Malta, Kopin Malta, Malta Emigrants’ Commission, Malta Microfinance Ltd, Organisation for Friendship in Diversity, Migrant Women Association Malta, Migrants’ Network for Equality, The People for Change Foundation, Solidarity with Migrants Network, Somali Community in Malta, SOS Malta, Spark15, Sudanese Community. ... See MoreSee Less

Living together: refugee integration is so much more than refugee survival | aditus foundation

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Over recent years Malta has become home to men, women and children who, having fled their homes, fou...

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2 months ago

This is unacceptable. Not only is this a flagrant violation of the 1951 Refugee Convention, but also a shameful disregard of the thouands of lives torn apart by the war in Syria.

"Police inspector Darren Buhagiar who prosecuted described the accused as an economic migrant." ... See MoreSee Less

Suspended sentence for entering Malta illegally

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A Syrian teacher who admitted to entering Malta illegally to reunite with his brothers and work as a...

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2 months ago

Tomorrow is World Refugee Day. Join us for a free screening of 'Land of Light', remembering all the children who're running away from war and persecution.

The screening is part of the Valletta Film Festival, and screened with the support of UNHCR Malta. ... See MoreSee Less

Screening: Land of Light

June 20th, 8:00pm - June 20th, 11:00pm

On June 20 - World Refugee Day, we honour the resilience and courage of the millions of people and f...

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2 months ago

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With great pride and pleasure, some pictures from yesterday night at Valletta Film Festival. Sincere...

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2 months ago

With great pride and pleasure, some pictures from yesterday night at Valletta Film Festival. Sincere thanks once again to all who attended our screening event! See you soon, at the next screening of Burning Bikinis!

With Neil Falzon, Carla Camilleri, Antonella Sgobbo, Emmanuel Tut-Rah Farah, Alessandro Tesei, Subwaylab, Arts Council Malta, U.S. Embassy Malta, Embassy of German in Malta, Etnika, Matteo Cincopan. ... See MoreSee Less

With great pride and pleasure, some pictures from yesterday night at Valletta Film Festival. Sincere...

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2 months ago

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With great pride and pleasure, some pictures from yesterday night at Valletta Film Festival. Sincere...

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2 months ago

A very big thanks to all who came to watch yesterday's screening of our documentary 'Burning Bikinis'! The setting was fantastic, and we're extremely happy to have had the opportunity to take questions and discuss the future of feminism in Malta!

Ideas for future screenings (schools, Local Councils, youth groups...) are always welcome, so do get in touch with us!

'Burning Bikinis', produced by aditus foundation and Subwaylab, directed by Emmanuel Tut-Rah Farah and Alessandro Tesei. Thanks Valletta Film Festival, Arts Council Malta, U.S. Embassy Malta and the Germany Embassy in Malta. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

“She had to ensure the trauma of identifying her assailant in court and had to go through a long and painful testimony. Now she knows that she is going to be called back to Malta for the cross examination and this is destroying her,” he said. ... See MoreSee Less

Traumatised cruise rape victim still awaits justice

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Matthew Xuereb reports on a case that has dragged on in the Maltese courts for three years as the vi...

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2 months ago

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Weekly Editorial: European refugee response – emergency measures or new normal? "A few days befor...

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2 months ago

Yet another statistic confirming Malta's need to take serious action on gender issues.

Tonight, during the Valletta Film Festival, we will be screening 'Burning Bikinis' - a documentary of Malta's feminist movements.

Tonight @20.45 @Pjazza San Gorg. Free and open screening.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/219374722 ... See MoreSee Less

Malta with second-lowest share of female academic staff at tertiary level

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Malta's share of female academic staff in tertiary education is second lowest in Europe, a new repor...

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2 months ago

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Serbia names its first openly gay prime minister

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Serbia's president Ana Brnabic has nominated the minister Ana Brnabic as Prime Minister, the first w...

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