Articles

Last updated: 19/02/2024

Articles – 2024

Why do we need women in STEM? – Times of Malta, 19.02.2024 ^NEW
Female Genital Mutilation...It is good to know… – L-orizzont, 06.02.2024
Racial equality in housing: The Role of the NCPE – Malta Today, 28.01.2024

Articles – 2023

Celebrating 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – The Malta Independent, 23.12.2023
Beat the Silence! – it-Torċa, 10.12.2023
Investing in Girls’ Rights – L-orizzont, 24.10.2023
Harnessing the wisdom and experience of older persons – The Malta Independent, 10.10.2023
The NCPE participated at EuroPride 2023 – Times of Malta, 22.09.2023
What is the new Pay Transparency Directive? – Malta Today, 10.09.2023
Empowering Today’s Youth: Celebrating International Youth Day 2023 – The Malta Independent, 22.08.2023
Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind – Times of Malta, 01.08.2023
Raising awareness on elder abuse – it-Torċa, 02.07.2023
How are families changing? – The Malta Independent, 25.05.2023
More women in decision-making positions – it-Torċa, 21.05.2023
Towards a more inclusive society – it-Torċa, 21.05.2023
Early exposure to technology – Times of Malta, 13.05.2023
Standing up against racism – The Malta Independent, 27.04.2023
The right for freedom of movement for workers in the EU – Malta Today, 23.04.2023
The challenges of gender – Times of Malta, 01.04.2023
The NCPE – safeguarding equality in Malta – The Malta Independent, 20.03.2023
‘FGM nowadays is no longer a problem of 3rd world countries but a worldwide problem’ – Times of Malta, 08.02.2023

Articles – 2022

Equal pay for equal work between women and men – Malta Today, 11.12.2022
Call it by its name – Femicide – Malta Today, 04.12.2022
Eradicating women’s poverty – Times of Malta, 10.11.2022
Job opportunities post retirement – it-Torċa, 16.10.2022
Now is the time to empower girls – Malta Today, 02.10.2022
Sexting among teenage girls and boys - The Malta Independent, 26.09.2022
Malta Pride Week 2022 – #LiveYourTruth – The Malta Independent, 15.09.2022
International Youth Day 2022 – Illum, 14.08.2022
Work to tackle human trafficking – it-Torċa, 14.08.2022
Sexual violence in conflict – Malta Today, 17.07.2022
Freedom of movement for workers in the EU – The Malta Independent, 09.07.2022
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – 15th June 2022 – Times of Malta, 19.06.2022
Gender Equality in Climate Change – Malta Today, 12.06.2022
The Family: the basic unit of society – it-Torċa, 29.05.2022
Stand out against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia! – The Malta Independent, 23.05.2022
Girls in ICT – Times of Malta, 15.05.2022
Combating Racial Discrimination – Malta Today, 27.03.2022
Naming Counting and Ending Femicide – Times of Malta, 27.03.2022
Women and Intersecting Identities – The Malta Independent, 08.03.2022
Femicide Bill – Reality is not gender-neutral – Times of Malta, 26.02.2022
Zero Discrimination Day – 1st March 2022 – L-Orizzont, 25.02.2022
Women in Science: taking girls into STEM – Malta Today, 06.02.2022
Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutiliation – Illum, 06.02.2022
Men, equality and violence – Times of Malta, 16.01.2022

Articles – 2021

16 days of activism against domestic violence and gender-based violence – Illum, 28.11.2021
The Gender Equality Index 2021 – Times of Malta, 06.11.2021
Digital revolution? Not without girls – Malta Today, 10.10.2021
Ageing in the digitial world – L-Orizzont, 01.10.2021
Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value – it-Torċa, 19.09.2021
Malta Pride 2021 -#YouAreIncluded – The Malta Independent, 18.09.2021
Stepping up our Engagement with Youth – International Youth Day – Times of Malta, 12.08.2021
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (30th July 2021) – The Malta Independent, 30.07.2021
Closing the gap – pay transparency for women and men – Malta Today, 18.07.2021
The importance of equality in the media – Times of Malta, 17.07.2021
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – it-Torċa, 20.06.2021
Malta in the 2021 Global Gender Gap Report – The Malta Independent, 19.06.2021
Addressing cyber violence against woman and girls – Times of Malta, 18.06.2021
International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia – Malta Today, 16.05.2021
International Day of Families – Achieving a work-life balance – Times of Malta, 15.04.2021
International Girls in ICT Day (22 April 2021) – The Malta Independent, 22.04.2021
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – Illum, 24.03.2021
Women on boards – We have a long way to go – Malta Today, 07.03.2021
Zero Discrimination Day (1st March) – Times of Malta, 01.03.2021
Gender Equality and the Parliament – It-Torċa, 21.02.2021
International Day of Women and Girls in Science – The Malta Independent, 13.02.2021
International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation – Times of Malta, 06.02.2021
The gender pension gap puts women at a greater risk of poverty – Malta Today, 31.01.2021

Articles – 2020

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence – The Malta Independent, 03.12.2020
Why Malta needs the Equality Act – The Sunday Times of Malta, 15.11.2020
Gender imbalance in decision-making positions – Times of Malta, 14.10.2020
No one should be given a license to discriminate – Malta Today, 04.10.2020
International Day of Older Persons – 1st October 2020 – L-orizzont, 02.10.2020
LGBTIQ+ equality in Malta – Malta Today, 27.09.2020
Reshaping the future – women and girls in technology – The Malta Independent, 01.09.2020
Gendered unpaid care and domestic work – Times of Malta, 18.08.2020
Human rights can build a fairer society but challenges remain – The Malta Independent, 21.07.2020
Fighting racial and ethnic discrimination – The Malta Independent, 21.07.2020
Rebuilding societies after the Covid-19 pandemic – Times of Malta, 20.07.2020
The launching of the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 – Illum, 12.07.2020
Integrating Gender Equality in Artificial Intelligence – Malta Today, 05.07.2020
Efforts to combat pregnancy discrimination – The Malta Independent, 21.06.2020
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – Times of Malta, 15.06.2020
Online Sexism and measures for improvement – Malta Today, 31.05.2020
International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia – The Malta Independent, 17.05.2020
Equality in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic – Times of Malta, 08.05.2020
Women, men and the value of their work – Times of Malta, 05.02.2020
Sexual harassment at the workplace: A tough row to hoe – MaltaToday, 02.02.2020
Freedom of movement? – The Malta Independent, 09.01.2020

Articles – 2019

Girl force: Is it unscripted and unstoppable online? – Times of Malta, 11.10.2019
Women facing daily violence online – Times of Malta – 03.09.2019
Migration and the NCPE – EMN Newsletter, July 2019
Gender budgeting is good budgeting – Malta Independent, 20.05.2019
Breaking the barriers in STEM – Child magazine, 18.05.2019
International Day of families – Family responsibilities in relation to employment – Malta Today,15.05.2019
Safeguarding equality for all citizens – Malta Today, 05.05.2019
Gender equality, the reconciliation of work, family life and fertility rates – Times of Malta, 15.04.2019
Being black in Malta – Malta Today, 03.02.2019
Maternity leave is a special leave protected by the EU and by International Conventions – Illum, 13.01.2019

Articles – 2018

Human rights from a woman’s perspective – The Sunday Times of Malta, 09.12.2018
Human Rights Day – Malta Today on Sunday, 09.12.2018
Empowerment: 16 days of activism – The Times of Malta, 24.11.2018
A goal for women and men to be equal in sports – Malta Today, 14.11.2018
Towards gender equality in politics – Illum, 11.11.2018
Family-friendly Parliament – The Times of Malta, 26.10.2018
Empowering future women – The Times of Malta, 11.10.2018
20% of world’s population will be 60 or older by 2050 – The Times of Malta, 03.10.2018
Women’s rightful place – The Sunday Times of Malta, 16.09.2018
Positive action towards equality for women and men in politics – Malta Today on Sunday, 09.09.2018
International Youth Day – A Safe Digital Space for Youth – Times of Malta, 14.08.2018
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – Times of Malta, 15.06.2018
Women and girls in science – Malta Today, 06.06.2018
International day against Homophobia and Transphobia – The Malta Independent, 17.05.2018
Ensuring citizens’ enjoyment of their human rights – Times of Malta, 10.05.2018
Equality and Non-Discrimination Basic Principles – Times of Malta, 08.03.2018
Sexual Harassment: A Pervasive Form of Gender Discrimination – The Malta Independent, 08.03.2018
Addressing the gender pay gap – Sunday Times of Malta, 18.02.2018
An Extreme Form of Violence against Women – Times of Malta, 08.02.2018
PayMeEqually – Towards Equal Pay for Women and Men – Malta Business Review, January 2018

Articles – 2017

The right for freedom of movement for workers in the EU – Times of Malta, 28.12.2017
Mind the Gap – Sunday Circle, December 2017
Challenging the stereotypes surrounding older workers – L-Anzjan Illum
Challenging the stereotypes surrounding older workers – Times of Malta, 03.11.2017
Gender segregation and its ripple effects at the University of Malta – Insite website, 01.11.2017
The messages of advertisements – Illum, 08.10.2017
Can women choose politics? – Times of Malta, 22.08.2017
The cost of the gender employment gap – Times of Malta, 02.08.2017
Combating hate speech online – Times of Malta, 31.03.2017
Benefits of women on boards – Times of Malta, 08.03.2017

Articles – 2016

The importance of man’s role in the family – Illum, 11.12.2016
Empowering survivors of violence – Times of Malta, 08.12.2016
Bullying: experiences of girls and boys – Times of Malta, 07.11.2016
Women mean business – The Malta Independent on Sunday, 04.09.2016
Addressing gender imbalance in top decision-making posts – Times of Malta, 29.07.2016
Diversity at the Workplace – Times of Malta, 17.05.2016
Securing Human Rights – Times of Malta, 08.03.2016
Active Ageing – Leħen is-Sewwa, 24.01.2016

Articles – 2015

Discrimination on the ground of religion is still a reality – Illum, 13.12.2015
Gender Mainstreaming in the Public Service – Public Service website
Boys are… Girls are… Addressing gender stereotypes in and through education
– The Malta Independent on Sunday, 11.10.2015
60+: Leading an active life – Times of Malta, 01.10.2015
The population in Malta is constantly ageing – Illum, 14.06.2015
Fostering a Safe Environment – The Sunday Times of Malta, 17.05.2015
Make Equality Happen – The Sunday Times of Malta, 08.03.2015
Active Ageing – L-Anzjan Illum, March Issue
Beware of stereotypical messages in the media! – Illum, 18.01.2015

Articles – 2014

The Global Gender Gap Report – The Malta Independent, 20.11.2014
Giving Visibility: NCPE’s online directory to tap professional women –
The Commercial Courier, Aug-Sept ’14 and Money Magazine, Issue 26-27.
Combating discrimination – Illum, 25.05.2014
Preventing unwelcome behaviour – The Malta Independent on Sunday, 27.04.2014
Directory of Professional Women – Letter to the Editor – The Malta Independent on Sunday, 20.04.2014
Finding empowerment through voluntary work – Times of Malta, 08.03.2014
Raising hope for a reality – Times of Malta, 17.02.2014
Family-friendly Measures – e-magazine on Social Dialogue, Issue 3
Equal Opportunities in Employment – e-magazine on Social Dialogue, Issue 2
Living Together in Diversity – Side by Side newspaper, January 2014

Articles – 2013

Take action: Fight discrimination – Side by Side newspaper, November 2013
We all do our part – Muzajk, Novembru 2013
Discrimination at the workplace – Illum, 04.08.2013
Guns ‘n Games – Times of Malta, 13.07.2013
Moving from rites to rights – Times of Malta, 14.06.2013
No need to fear difference – Times of Malta, 17.05.2013
Embracing religious diversity at the workplace – Il-Mument, 12.05.2013
Does age make a difference? – Kullħadd, 05.05.2013
Combating Racial Discrimination – The Malta Independent, 20.03.2013
Gender equality … myth or reality? – The Times, 08.03.2013
European Equal Pay Day – why is it important – The Malta Independent, 28.02.2013

Articles – 2012

Ensuring Work-Life Balance – Just Beauty Magazine, September 2012
Should I work, or should I not? – The Malta Independent, 09.07.2012
Unlocking Female Potential & Pockets – Pink Magazine, March 2012

Articles – 2011

The Equality Mark…One year on – The Commercial Courier, Oct-Nov 2011
Achieving effectiveness and employee well-being … making use of family-friendly measures – The Economic Update, October 2011
Getting the right person for the job – Business Agenda, Sep-Nov2011
Are you truly deserving of an Equality Certification? -The Executive, Issue 31, 2011
Equality for men too! – Kullħadd, 26.06.2011
Why do we refrain from reporting cases of discrimination? – Il-Mument, 26.06.2011
Trucks for Girls & Dolls for boys? – Child magazine, Issue 29, May 2011
Implementing a Sexual Harassment Policy at the Place of Work – The Commercial Courier, April-May 2011
Advancing the Role of Women in Politics – The Times, 09.03.2011
Family-friendly measures: a win-win situation? – Elaine Dutton-The Economic Update, February Issue

Articles – 2010

The Portrayal of Men and Women in the Media: Perpetuating Gender Stereotypes? – The Malta Independent on Sunday, 19.12.2010
Harassment and Sexual Harassment: On Men? On Women? – Illum, 12.12.2010
Show Me the Money – Sunday Circle, October 2010
The Way we Work – Sunday Circle, September 2010
Equality Control – Maltatoday, 29.08.2010
Joking Apart… – Maltatoday, 08.08.2010
Verbal Sexual harassment perpetrator ‘deserve stiffer penalty’ – Cristina – The Times, 06.08.2010
Sexual jokes at workplace may be no laughing matter – The Times, 04.08.2010
Discrimination! – DSS Link, Issue Spring 2010 issued by Social Security Division
Discrimination remains a reality – The Malta Independent, 19.07.2010