Strengthening Knowledge on Integration and Non-discrimination - SKIN

Objectives

The project entitled ‘Strengthening Knowledge on Integration and Non-discrimination’ (SKIN) is a 24-month project focusing on the grounds of race and ethnic origin.  The main aim of this project is to identify the needs of and discrimination faced by vulnerable groups namely migrants and Muslims.     

Awareness-raising campaign

The objectives of the awareness campaign is to educate and raise awareness on racism.  The campaign will focus on the theme of integration with messages on racism, anti-Muslim hatred, Afrophobia and discrimination on the grounds of race and ethnic origin.

Launch conference

The launch conference, held on the 20th of July 2023, aimed at informing the public, relevant stakeholders and target groups about the objectives and expected results and future activities of the SKIN project. During the conference, NCPE presented an overview of the current situation regarding the levels of discrimination based on race, ethnic origin and religion in Malta and a summary of the SKIN project. The project partner Aditus Foundation focused on the importance of having an open and inclusive dialogue with migrant-led groups.  The second part of the conference included workshops on various stereotypes and how to combat discrimination based on race, ethnic origin and religion.

Press Statement: EN / MT

Presentation no. 1: Discrimination based on race, ethnic origin and religion – Ms Renee Laiviera, NCPE Commissioner

Presentation no. 2: SKIN Project Overview, Ms Annalise Frantz, NCPE Manager (Projects)

Presentation no. 3: Inclusive dialogue with migrant groups, Dr Neil Falzon, Aditus Director

Capacity–Building

The NCPE will strengthen the knowledge and further empower the NCPE’s officers on the grounds of race and ethnic origin.   Three capacity-building sessions will be undertaken by NCPE staff to strengthen their understanding of the discrimination experienced by vulnerable groups and to identify what further actions may be taken by the NCPE to implement improvement in the field.

A report on the capacity-building sessions will be created and published online.

Training sessions

Training will be given to four specific target groups: institutions and public entities, shop stewards, migrants, and members of the Muslim community.

The training sessions will cover racism, anti-Muslim hatred and Afrophobia, rights and responsibilities at work and information on the work of the national equality body, the NCPE.

Focus groups

Focus groups will be held with migrants and members of the Muslim community regarding the topic of discrimination on the basis of race and ethnic origin.

The outcome of these focus groups will be collated in a report and an Action Plan will be developed.

Consultation meetings

Several consultation meetings will be held between the Project Partners; NCPE and Aditus Foundation. These meetings will serve to plan the agenda of the focus groups so that a successful outcome is achieved.

Final conference

The NCPE and Aditus Foundation will present the project’s results at the final conference. The speakers will explain in detail the implementation and the results of each activity, drawing in questions and suggestions from the audience.