Empowerment for Diversity - E4D

Objectives

The project focuses on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics and gender expression. The project is designed around Malta’s unique situation in the LGBTIQ+ field whereby in the past 5 years, Malta has passed several important laws thereby placing it at the forefront of the LGBTIQ+ rights. Given the significant changes which came about in a relatively short time span, NCPE has identified the need to address the societal and cultural impact.   

The project’s target groups are: 

​​   ​LGBTIQ+ community

​​   ​​General Public  

​​   ​NCPE staff

​​   ​Relevant stakeholders   

Launch Conference  

The conference was held on the 27th April 2021 and served to launch the project and inform the general public, relevant stakeholders and target groups about the aims, objectives and expected results as well as the initiatives to be undertaken through this project.

​​Press Statement: EN / MT

​​Presentation no. 1: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Sex Characteristics and Gender Expression  – Ms. Renee Laiviera

​​Presentation no. 2: Project Overview – Ms. Joana Micallef – NCPE

​​​Presentation no. 3: Project Partnership – Mr. Clayton Mercieca – ARC

Qualitative Research Study

A qualitative research study on the current situation in Malta regarding LGBTIQ+ discrimination will be conducted. This will be both a comparative analysis with a similar research study conducted by NCPE in 2011, entitled ‘LGBT Discrimination Research Report’, as well as include updates with regards to the recently-adopted legislation.  The research study will also focus on the recently-added grounds of discrimination in NCPE’s remit, namely gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics.    

Workshops with LGBTIQ+ community

Three workshops will be hosted with members of the LGBTIQ+ community with the aim of discussing the issues being faced by the community, identifying the needs to be addressed, and the current deterrents resulting in underreporting. A report of these workshops will be published.

Capacity-Building   

NCPE will receive legal training on the laws of Malta relating to the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics. NCPE staff will also be trained on how to address underreporting, mainstreaming LGBTIQ+ policies, and outreach amongst others. A  report will be drawn up on the outcome of these sessions. 

Awareness-Raising 

As part of the outreach of the project, NCPE will take part in the Malta Pride Parade 2021, thereby maximising its exposure with the LGBTIQ+ community, whilst presenting the project outcomes at the 2021 Pride Week. 

NCPE and ARC will launch an awareness-raising campaign, consisting of Facebook and Newspaper adverts.

Project’s leaflet

Click Here to download the report on NCPE’s participation in Malta Pride Week 2021.

Policy Templates

Click Here to download the Equality Policy Template.

Click Here to download the Sexual Harassment Policy Template.

Final Conference

A final conference will be organised to present the overall findings, outcomes and recommendations of the project as well as the evaluation study.