I'm Not Racist, But

Objectives:

This initiative aimed at combating racial discrimination by:

• developing a clear understanding of the situation of ethnic minorities and housing; and empowering respective stakeholders to prevent or combat discrimination in this area;
• empowering the African minority to get their voice heard, to advocate for their rights and to report discrimination; and
• raising awareness on racial discrimination and promoting cultural diversity.

Research:

Research on Immigrant and ethnic minority groups and housing and accommodation was carried out. This qualitative study delved into the housing experiences of immigrants and ethnic minorities and the concerns of property owners and / or their representatives in this regard. A training programme for property owners and their representatives was then developed based on the results whichemerged from this research.

Immigrant and Ethnic Minority Groups and Housing in Malta- Research Report

Two information leaflets on housing and accommodation were developed based on the results of this research.A leaflet targeted at property owners and their representatives incorporated information on the relevant legislation as well as related rights and obligations. Another leaflet was targeted at immigrants and ethnic minorities and included information on the rights and obligations of tenants.

Guide for Property Owners –EN

Guide for Property Tenants –EN/FR/Somali/Tigrinya

Training:

Training held for the African minority tackled issues such as lobbying and advocacy, empowerment, rights and remedies, getting one’s voice heard and reporting perceived discrimination.

Awareness Raising:

An Anti-Racism Theme Daywas organised on8th December 2012, comprising of various activities which created a multicultural atmosphere promoting diversity, with the slogan ‘Celebrating Diversity’.Prominent personalities presented this event, which featured live African and ethnic music, dance performances, ethnic food, arts and crafts; hand-made jewellery, games, face painting, Henna, hair braiding, and an Art exhibition portraying equality and anti-discrimination messages.

PressReleasein English

Video clipsthat spread anti-racist messages and raise awareness, promote positive images of ethnic minorities in local settings, allow immigrants and ethnic minorities to make their voice heard in the media, and facilitate a platform through which community organisations working with immigrants and ethnic minorities can enhance awareness raising on various related issues.

The kids filming- aimed at promoting positive images of ethnic minorities in a local setting and awareness-raising promoting cultural diversity –http://youtu.be/29PrWMZ-2Fw

The Poem– aimed at spreading anti-racist messages and awareness raising, allowing immigrants and ethnic minorities to make their voice heard in the media promoting cultural diversity –http://youtu.be/W2JItNCfoo8

I am Not Racist But…– Situations aimed to raise awareness: develop a clear understanding of the situation of ethnic minorities –http://youtu.be/uiMJrv1Zp5oThe situation test- aimed at spreading anti-racist messages and awareness raising, also aimed at allowing immigrants and ethnic minorities to make their voice heard in the media –http://youtu.be/1CjjZtpczsA

Interviewing Organisations and a day in the life of a Maltese person- aimed at allowing community organisations working with immigrants and ethnic minorities to comment on various related issues –http://youtu.be/rmlZHe1utbg

Other Activities:

Launch Conference: 4th May 2012 Press Releasein English Press Releasein Maltese

Final Conference: 17th December 2012 Press Release in EnglishPress Releasein Maltese

Other Publications: :

Final Report