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Press Releases – 2024
  • Employers are legally bound to protect their employees from sexual harassment – 22.04.2024  EN / MT  NEW
  • Equality is not blindness to different needs – 15.03.2024 EN / MT 
  • NCPE International Women’s Day Conference 2024 – 07.03.2024  EN / MT 

Press Releases – 2023
  • NCPE Business Breakfast – Launch of the NCPE’s Equal Pay Tool – 09.11.2023 EN / MT  
  • Malta in the Gender Equality Index 2023 – 24.10.2023 EN / MT  
  • SKIN Project Launch Conference 2023 – 20.07.2023 EN / MT 
  • 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  • Road-safety video-clips should be withdrawn over race and gender stereotypes – 21.12.2021 EN / MT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 – 29.09.2021 EN / MT
  • NCPE’s Online Annual Conference 2021 – 27.05.2021 EN / MT
  • NCPE’s E4D Online Launch Conference – 27.04.2021 EN / MT
  • NCPE applauds the gender corrective mechanism law – 23.04.2021 EN / MT
  • Sexist comments hinder women’s participation in public life – 15.03.2021 EN / MT
  • NCPE’s International 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 Humaual 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
  • New responsibilities for the 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 EN / MT
  • NCPE Annual Conference – 04.06.10 EN / MTr