Press Releases

Press Releases

 ​Last updat​ed: 21/07/2023


Press Releases - 2023

    SKIN Project Launch Conference 2023 - 20.07.2023 EN MT ​NEW​​

    Dance with Pride – there is no equality without visibility - 14.07.2023  EN / MT ​

​    Women in vulnerable situations bearing the brunt of abortion criminalization - 16.06.2023 EN / MT  ​

    NCPE Annual Conference 2023 - 14.06.2023 EN / MT ​

    No place for blaming and shaming in sexual violence cases - 24.03.2023 EN ​/ MT​  
    NCPE's International Women's Day Conference 2023 -  13.03.2022 EN / MT ​  ​

   “Conversion therapy” is harmful practice based on homophobia and transphobia - 30.01.2023 EN​ / MT​ 

    The NCPE applauds the changes to the police conduct certificate​ - 18.01.2023  EN ​/ MT​


Press Releases - 2022

    The NCPE signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Malta - 02.12.2022 EN / MT​  

    The NCPE supports the legal amendment that will improve women’s access to basic healthcare - 01.12.2022 
         EN / MT ​

    NCPE's E4D Final Conference - 24.11.2022 EN / MT ​​​

    Deep institutional and societal changes needed to fight femicide - 23.11.2022 EN / MT ​

   ​ Malta retained its ranking at 13th place on the Gender Equality Index 2022 - 27.10.2022 EN / MT​ 

    NCPE seriously concerned at the alleged assault of foreign nationals by police officers - 12.10.2022 EN / MT​ 

    NCPE Annual Conference 2022 - 08.06.2022 EN / MT ​

​​    Discrimination in the access to housing is both illegal and socially harmful - 22.03.2022 EN​ 

    NCPE's International Women's Day Conference 2022 - 03.03.2022 EN / MT​  

    The NCPE congratulates Dr Roberta Metsola on her election as President of the European Parliament –
         19.01.2022 EN / MT
 
    Paulina Dembska’s femicide a wake-up call to address gender inequality in our society – 05.01.2022 EN /
         MT 

Press Releases - 2021

​​   Road-safety video-clips should be withdrawn over race and gender stereotypes – 21.12.2021 EN / MT  

   NCPE Online Conference to mark Equal Pay Day 2021 - 11.11.2021 EN / MT​  

   Construction worker's incident highlights the need to address racism and worker's exploitation - 
        29.09.202EN / MT 

​​   NCPE'​s Online Annual Conference 2021 - 27.05.2021 E​N MT 

​​   NCPE's E4D Online Launch Conference - 27.04.2021 E​N MT

​​   NCPE applauds the gender correct​ive mechanism law - 23.04.2021 EN MT

​​​   S​exist comments hinder women’s participation in public life - 15.03.2021 EN / MT

​​   NCPE’s Intern​ational Women’s Day Conference 2021​ - 02.03.2021 EN MT

   "COVID-19 has widened gender inequality in the distribution of unpaid household and caring
        responsibilities" 
NCPE study - 11.02.2021 EN MT

​​​   Broader reform than a gender-corrective mechanism required for Gender Balanced Parliament - 
       19.01.2021 EN / MT​​​

   Legal amendments to ensure gender balance in Parliament– a leap towards gender equality in Malta​ - 
       11.01.2021 EN / MT ​



Press Releases - 2020

​​​   NCPE Online Conference to mark Equal Pay - 26.11.2020 EN / MT​
   NCPE Online Annual Conference - 19.10.2020 EN / MT
​​​   A human rights approach to the prostitution reform entails the penalisation of sex-buying - 02.09.2020 EN
       / MT

​​​   Prepare the Ground for Economic Independence (PGEI) Online Final Conference - 26.08.2020 EN MT

​​​   Challenges faced by Women in Politics - 18.08.2020 EN MT

​​​   Prostitution reform should send clear message against exploitation & gender inequality -06.03.2020 EN MT

​​​   International Women's Day Conference - ​04.03.2020  EN / MT


Press Releases - 2019

​​​   NCPE's seminar: Gender Pay Gap and Gender Pension Gap - 18.11.2019 EN / MT

​​​   Prostitution reform should penalise sex-buyers - 06.11.2019 EN / MT

​​​   Job Adverts for Equal Opportunities​ -19.08.2019​  EN MT

​​​   Pelting Incident: A Sorry Spectacle of Domination and Humiliation - 12.08.2019​  ​ EN MT

​​​   The NCPE congratulates Dr Helena Dalli on her nomination to the EU - 26.07.2019  EN MT

​​​   NCPE's 15th Annual Conference - 04.06.2019  EN / MT​

​​​   Need for soul-searching after racially motivated murder - 20.05.2019  EN / MT

​​​   Words matter - 25.04.2019 EN / MT

​​​   Positive measures can effectively address gender inequality and Malta's democratic deficit - 08.04.2019 
        EN MT

​​​   International Women's Day Conference - 05.03.2019  EN / MT​​

​​​   Public consultation on EU rules guaranteeing equal pay between women and men - 14.02.2019 EN / MT

​​​   NCPE urges more women to come forward and contest MEP elections - 01.02.2019  EN / MT​


Press Releases - 2018

​​​   NCPE calls for more responsibility in public statements concerning migrants - 21.12.2018  EN / MT

​​​   Give due importance to non-discrimination in the Public Administration Bill - 14.12.2018 EN / MT

​​​   Prepare the Ground for Economic Independence​ - 25.10.2018  EN / MT

​​​   NCPE's seminar Putting the Council of Europe Gender Equality Strategy 2018-2023 into action - 04.10.2018
       
EN MT​

​​​   European Commission recommends stronger equality bodies in Member States - 28.06.18  EN / MT

​​​   NCPE 14th Annual Conference - 29.05.18  EN / MT

​​​   NCPE International Women’s Day Conference - 05.03.18  EN / MT

​​​   Discrimination affecting large numbers of ethnic minorities and immigrants in the EU - 15.01.18  EN

​​​   No place for sexist discourse in a democratic society - 09.01.18  EN / MT


Press Releases - 2017

   The importance of men's role in gender equality and in work-life balance - 01.12.17 EN

   Promoting gender equality to prevent violence against women - 29.11.17 EN

   Equality issues under the spotlight - 15.11.17 EN

   Malta in the 2017 Global Gender Gap Report - 06.11.17 EN

   Gender Equality Index 2017 - 30.10.17​ EN

   NCPE concerned with sexist and disparaging language on social media - 27.10.17 EN / MT

   LEAD Programme: An important step towards gender equality in politics - 03.08.17 EN / MT

   Democratic deficit when women and men are not equally represented - 27.07.17 EN

   Gender inequality - At what cost? - 20.07.17 EN

   NCPE's 13th Annual Conference  - 02.05.17 EN

   International Women's Day Conference  -  06.03.17 EN

   Overview of the 2016 Global Gender Gap Report - 24.02.17 EN / MT

   Political parties should present gender-balanced lists of candidates - 13.02.17 EN / MT

   Business Breakfast for Employers - 24.01.17 EN

 

Press Releases - 2016

   Universities and research organisations need both women and men - 14.11.16 EN / MT

   Low female participation in politics needs to be addressed - 18.10.16 EN / MT 

   NCPE favours licensing of morning-after pill - 25.06.16 EN

   Objectification of women in the media hinders gender equality - 08.06.16 EN / MT

   NCPE's 12th Annual Conference - 25.05.16 EN

   Equality Beyond Gender Roles - 28.03.16 EN

   Human Rights and Equality in Practice - 03.03.16 EN

 

Press Releases - 2015

   Developing a Culture of Rights - 16.12.15 EN

   NCPE is concluding initiatives that address gender-based violence - 14.12.15 EN

   More than 200 women registered on the Directory of Professional Women - 04.12.15 EN

   Marking the European Equal Pay Day - 02.11.15 EN

   Ensuring freedom from harassment and discrimination at the workplace - 13.08.15 EN

   Fostering dialogue between LGBTIQ persons and religions/beliefs - 14.07.15 EN

   Over 15,800 employees working in equality certified entities - 15.05.15 EN

   The Online Directory of Professional Women officially launched - 07.05.15 EN

   An increase in the number of women elected in Local Council Elections - 27.04.15 EN

   Launch of Mentoring Programme and a Discussion on Decision-making when carrying out consultation with
        a wider audience - 09.03.15 EN

   Tackling the Gender Pay Gap - 06.03.15 EN

Press Releases - 2014

 
   Gender and access to and supply of goods and services - 30.12.14 EN
 
   Women's political participation in Malta - 05.09.14 EN

   Violence against women and the ratification of the Istanbul Convention - 08.08.14 EN
 
   Discriminatory practices during interviews for vacant posts in employment - 04.08.14 EN
 
​   A significant achievement for women in European Parliament elections - 02.06.14 EN
 
   NCPE's 10th Annual Conference: Further work to safeguard and promote equality - 29.05.14 EN / MT
 
   NCPE reacts to the National Employment Policy - 07.05.14 EN / MT
 
   The Civil Unions Act - a landmark for Equality in Malta - 16.04.14 EN
 
   Forms of Violence in Malta - A Gender Perspective - 14.04.14 EN
 
   Celebrating Diversity - 28.03.14 EN
 
   'Have Your Say!' on equality and discrimination - 28.03.14 EN 
 
   Enhancing Equal Rights - 28.03.14 EN
 
   Celebrating International Women's Day - 03.03.14 EN / MT
 
   10 years Equality Commission ... developing our vision - 05.02.14 EN / MT
 

 
 Press Releases - 2013
 
   NCPE statement related to the civil union legislation - 31.12.13 EN
 
   Developing a Culture of Rights - 10.12.13, EN / MT 
 
   Giving all women the opportunity to achieve their full potential is at the heart of the Government's approach 
        to economic growth - 24.07.13 EN / MT
 
   Making a Difference - 17.07.13 EN
 
   Gender Balance in Decision-Making - 05.06.13 EN / MT
 
   Enhancing Equal Rights - 24.05.13 EN / MT
 
 

Press Releases - 2012
 
   Promoting Racial Equality ... Understanding the situation of ethnic minorities and housing - 17.12.12 EN / MT
 
   Another 15 organisations awarded with the Equality Mark & Research on Teenage Parents launched - 
       11.12.12 EN / MT
 
' 'Celebrating Diversity' - Anti-Racism Theme Day - 10.12.12 EN
 
   Commemorating Human Rights Day ... Safeguarding equal treatment to every person - 07.12.12 EN
 
   Using communications to tackle under-reporting of discriminatory cases - 27.09.12 EN
 
   NCPE with an extended remit  - 16.07.12​  EN / MT
 
   Increasing the awareness of Gender Mainstreaming ... Tools created for its implementation - 13.06.12 EN / MT
 
   NCPE's 8th Annual Conference:  The need of more women in decision-making positions - 18.05.12  EN / MT
 
   A new project promoting racial equality - 04.05.12 EN / MT
 
   Responsabbilitajiet ġodda għall-NCPE - 07.03.12​  MT
 
   Press Release in light of violent incident that happened in Ħamrun - 23.01.12 EN / MT
 
   Another 15 organisations awarded with the Equality Mark  - 16.01.12  EN / MT
 
  

Press Releases - 2011
 
   Where Next for Equality? ...A Conference discussing myriad aspects of equality and discrimination - 
        14.12.11 EN / MT
 
   Celebrating Diversity..... A Diversity through Music Concert - 28.11.11  EN / MT
 
   NCPE's Budget 2012 reactions - 16.11.11 EN / MT
 
   A new starting point from which to challenge discrimination ... A Symposium on Multiple Discrimination - 
        01.11.11  EN / MT
 
   Let's talk about Discrimination ... Youths discussing their commitment against discrimination and for
        Equality - 11.10.11 EN / MT
 
   Good Practices in Gender Mainstreaming discussed in a Symposium - 26.07.11 EN / MT
 
   Think Equal: Launch of two competitions and exhibitions  -  21.06.11​ EN / MT
 
   Launch of VS/2011/0819 Gender Mainstreaming - In Practice  -  29.03.11​  EN / MT
 
   NCPE's 7th Annual Conference - 23.03.11 EN / MT 
 
   Gender Equality in decision-making - 11.03.11  EN
 
   The challenges in the field of equality discussed with HE US Ambassador to Malta, Prof. Douglas Kmiec -
        18.02.11  EN / MT
 
   Call for Papers for a Symposium on Multiple Discrimination - 12.01.11 EN / MT
 
 

 Press Releases - 2010
 
   NCPE's reaction to Budget 2011 -  02.11.10  EN / MT 
 
   Promoting Inclusion and Diversity: Combating Social Discrimination - 20.10.10  EN / MT
 
   NCPE reacting to media reports quoting a study published by MBB on the economic impact of an extended
        maternity leave -17.06.10 ENMT
 ​
   NCPE Annual Conference - 04.06.10 EN / MT

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