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href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NCPE-Article_How-does-FGM-impact-our-communities.pdf">How does FGM impact our communities?</a> – The Malta Independent, 20.02.2025 </li></ul><h5> </h5><h5>Articles – 2024</h5><ul><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NCPE-Article-How-is-gender-inequality-fueling-violence-against-women.pdf">How is gender inequality fueling violence against women?</a> – The Malta Independent, 27. 11.2024 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NCPE-Article-The-NCPEs-Equal-Pay-Tool_Monitoring-Equal-Pay.pdf">The NCPE’s Equal Pay Tool: Monitoring Equal Pay</a> – Times of Malta, 22.11.2024 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NCPE-Article-Girls-vision-for-the-future.pdf">Girls’ vision for the future</a> – Malta Today, 20.10.2024 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NCPE-Artiklu-Inharsu-d-drittijiet-tal-anzjani.pdf">Safeguarding the rights of the elderly</a> – Illum, 13.10.2024</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NCPE-Article-Celebrating-20-years-of-Malta-Pride.pdf">Celebrating 20 years of Ma</a></li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NCPE-Article-Celebrating-20-years-of-Malta-Pride.pdf">Malta Pride</a> – The Malta Independent, 17.09.2024 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NCPE-Artiklu-Iz-zghazagh-fl-era-digitali.pdf">Youth in digital age </a>– llum, 15.09.2024 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NCPE-Artiklu-It-traffikar-uman-Min-huma-l-vittmi.pdf">Human trafficking: Who are the victims?</a> – It-Torċa, 15.09.2024 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NCPE_Article-Why-do-we-need-an-Equality-Commission.pdf">Why do we need an Equality Commission?</a> – Times of Malta, 31.08.2024 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NCPE-Article-Standing-against-elder-abuse.pdf">Standing against elder abuse</a> – Malta Today, 28.07.2024 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NCPE-Article-What-is-sexism.pdf">What is sexism?</a> – Times of Malta, 08.07.2024 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NCPE-Artiklu-Xi-tfisser-il-liberta-tal-moviment-ghall-haddiema-fl-UE.pdf">What is freedom of movement for workers in the EU?</a> – Illum, 07.07.2024</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NCPE-Article-Combating-Homophobia-Transphobia-and-Biphobia.pdf">Combating Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia</a> – The Malta Independent, 29.06.2024</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NCPE-Article-Is-our-work-life-balance-supporting-family-size-F.pdf">Is our work-life balance supporting family size?</a> – Malta Today, 26.05.2024 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NCPE-Article-Leading-the-Way-MissInTechs-role-in-fostering-gender-equality-in-Tech.pdf">Leading the Way: MissInTech’s role in fostering gender equality in Tech</a> – Times of Malta, 11.05.2024 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/4.-NCPE-Artiklu-Le-ghar-razzizmu.pdf">No to racism</a> – Illum, 28.04.2024 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NCPE-Article-Why-do-we-need-women-in-STEM.pdf">Why do we need women in STEM?</a> – Times of Malta, 19.02.2024 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NCPE-Artiklu-Il-Mutilazzjoni-Genitali-Femminili.pdf">Female Genital Mutilation.</a><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NCPE-Artiklu-Il-Mutilazzjoni-Genitali-Femminili.pdf">..It is good to know…</a> – L-orizzont, 06.02.2024 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NCPE-Article-Racial-equality-in-housing-The-Role-of-NCPE-Malta.pdf">Racial equality in housing: The Role of the NCPE</a> – Malta Today, 28.01.2024 </li></ul><h5> </h5><h5>Articles – 2023</h5><ul><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NCPE_Article_Celebrating_75_years_of_the_Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights.pdf">Celebrating 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights</a> – The Malta Independent, 23.12.2023 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/NCPE_Artiklu_Le_ghas_Silenzju.pdf">Beat the Silence!</a> – it-Torċa, 10.12.2023 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NCPE_Artiklu_Ninvestu_fid-Drittijiet_tal-Bniet.pdf">Investing in Girls’ Rights</a> – L-orizzont, 24.10.2023 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NCPE_Article_Harnessing_the_wisdom_and_experience_of_older_persons.pdf">Harnessing the wisdom and experience of older persons</a> – The Malta Independent, 10.10.2023 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NCPE_Article_The_NCPE_participated_at_EuroPride_2023_hosted_in_Malta_for_the_first_time_ever.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The NCPE participated at EuroPride 2023</a> – Times of Malta, 22.09.2023 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/What_is_the_new_Pay_Transparency_Directive.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What is the new Pay Transparency Directive?</a> – Malta Today, 10.09.2023 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Empowering_Todays_Youth_Celebrating_International_Youth_Day_2023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Empowering Today’s Youth: Celebrating International Youth Day 2023</a> – The Malta Independent, 22.08.2023 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NCPE_Article_Reach_every_victim_of_trafficking_leave_no_one_behind.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind</a> – Times of Malta, 01.08.2023</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NCPE_Artiklu_Inqajmu_aktar_gharfien_dwar_l-abbuz_fuq_l-anzjani.pdf">Raising awareness on elder abuse</a> – it-Torċa, 02.07.2023 </li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_How_are_families_changing.pdf">How are families changing?</a> – The Malta Independent, 25.05.2023 </li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Artiklu_Aktar_nisa_fpozizzjonijiet_tat-tehid_tad-decizjonijiet.pdf">More women in decision-making positions</a> – it-Torċa, 21.05.2023</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Artiklu_Lejn_socjeta_aktar_inklussiva.pdf">Towards a more inclusive society</a> – it-Torċa, 21.05.2023</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_Early_exposure_to_technology.pdf">Early exposure to technology</a> – Times of Malta, 13.05.2023 <b></b></li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_Standing_up_against_racism.pdf">Standing up against racism</a> – The Malta Independent, 27.04.2023</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_The_right_for_freedom_of_movement_for_workers_in_the_EU.pdf">The right for freedom of movement for workers in the EU</a> – Malta Today, 23.04.2023</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_Gender_challenges.pdf">The challenges of gender</a> – Times of Malta, 01.04.2023</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_The_NCPE_safeguarding_equality_in_Malta.pdf">The NCPE – safeguarding equality in Malta</a> – The Malta Independent, 20.03.2023</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_FGM_nowadays_is_no_longer_a_problem_of_3rdworldcountries_but_a_worldwide_problem-Maali-Boukadi.pdf">‘FGM nowadays is no longer a problem of 3rd world countries but a worldwide problem’</a> – Times of Malta, 08.02.2023</li></ul><h5> </h5><h5>Articles – 2022</h5><ul><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NCPE_Article_Equal_pay_for_equal_work_between_women_and_men.pdf">Equal pay for equal work between women and men</a> – Malta Today, 11.12.2022 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Call_it_by_its_name_femicide.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Call it by its name – Femicide</a> – Malta Today, 04.12.2022 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NCPE_Article_Eradicating_womens_poverty.pdf">Eradicating women’s poverty</a> – Times of Malta, 10.11.2022 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NCPE_Artiklu_Opportunitajiet_ta_xoghol_wara_l-irtirar.pdf">Job opportunities post retirement</a> – it-Torċa, 16.10.2022 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Article_Now_is_the_time_to_empower_girls.pdf">Now is the time to empower girls</a> – Malta Today, 02.10.2022 </li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Article_Sexting_among_teenage_girls_and_boys.pdf">Sexting among teenage girls and boys</a> - The Malta Independent, 26.09.2022</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NCPE_Article_Malta_Pride_Week_2022_LiveYourTruth.pdf">Malta Pride Week 2022 – #LiveYourTruth</a> – The Malta Independent, 15.09.2022 </li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Artiklu_Il-Jum_Internazzjonali_taz-Zghazagh_2022.pdf">International Youth Day 2022</a> – Illum, 14.08.2022 </li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Artiklu_Hidma_kontra_t-traffikar_uman.pdf">Work to tackle human trafficking</a> – it-Torċa, 14.08.2022</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_Sexual_violence_in_conflict.pdf">Sexual violence in conflict </a>– Malta Today, 17.07.2022</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_Freedom_of_movement_for_workers_in_the_EU.pdf">Freedom of movement for workers in the EU</a> – The Malta Independent, 09.07.2022</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_World_Elder_Abuse_Awareness_Day_15th_June_2022.pdf">World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – 15th June 2022</a> – Times of Malta, 19.06.2022</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_Gender_Equality_in_Climate_Change.pdf">Gender Equality in Climate Change</a> – Malta Today, 12.06.2022</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Artiklu_Il-familja_il-bazi_u_l-qofol_tas-socjeta.pdf">The Family: the basic unit of society</a> – it-Torċa, 29.05.2022</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_Stand_out_against_Homophobia-Transphobia-and-Biphobia.pdf">Stand out against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia!</a> – The Malta Independent, 23.05.2022</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_Girls_in_ICT.pdf">Girls in ICT</a> – Times of Malta, 15.05.2022</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article-Combating-Racial-Discrimination.pdf">Combating Racial Discrimination</a> – Malta Today, 27.03.2022</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article-Naming-Counting-and-Ending-Femicide.pdf">Naming Counting and Ending Femicide</a> – Times of Malta, 27.03.2022</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article_International-Womens-Day-2022-Women-and-Intersecting-Identities.pdf">Women and Intersecting Identities</a> – The Malta Independent, 08.03.2022</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article_Femicide-Bill-Reality-is-not-gender-neutral.pdf">Femicide Bill – Reality is not gender-neutral</a> – Times of Malta, 26.02.2022</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_Zero_Discrimination_Day.pdf">Zero Discrimination Day – 1st March 2022</a> – L-Orizzont, 25.02.2022</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article-International-Day-of-Women-and-Girls-in-Science-11-February-2022.pdf">Women in Science: taking girls into STEM</a> – Malta Today, 06.02.2022</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Artiklu-Il-Jum-Internazzjonali-ta-Tolleranza-Zero-ghall-Mutilazzjoni-Genitali-Femminili.pdf">Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutiliation</a> – Illum, 06.02.2022</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article-Men-equality-and-violence.pdf">Men, equality and violence</a> – Times of Malta, 16.01.2022</li></ul><h5> </h5><h5>Articles – 2021</h5><ul><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Artiklu_16-il-jum-ta-gharfien-u-attivizmu-kontra-l-vjolenza-domestika-u-l-vjolenza-abbazi-tal-generu.pdf">16 days of activism against domestic violence and gender-based violence</a> – Illum, 28.11.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article-The-Gender-Equality-Index-2021.pdf">The Gender Equality Index 2021</a> – Times of Malta, 06.11.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article-Digital-revolution-Not-without-girls.pdf">Digital revolution? Not without girls</a> – Malta Today, 10.10.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Artiklu-Il-Jum-Internazzjonali-tal-Anzjani-1-ta-Ottubru-2021-F.pdf">Ageing in the digitial world</a> – L-Orizzont, 01.10.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Artiklu-Paga-Ugwali-ghal-Xoghol-ta-Valur-Indaqs.pdf">Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value</a> – it-Torċa, 19.09.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article-Malta-Pride-2021-YouAreIncluded.pdf">Malta Pride 2021 -#YouAreIncluded</a> – The Malta Independent, 18.09.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article-Stepping-up-our-Engagement-with-Youth-International-Youth-Day-12-August-2021.pdf">Stepping up our Engagement with Youth – International Youth Day</a> – Times of Malta, 12.08.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article-World-Day-Against-Trafficking-in-Persons-30-July-2021.pdf">World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (30th July 2021)</a> – The Malta Independent, 30.07.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article-Closing-the-gap-pay-transparency-for-women-and-men.pdf">Closing the gap – pay transparency for women and men</a> – Malta Today, 18.07.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article-The-importance-of-equality-in-the-media.pdf">The importance of equality in the media</a> – Times of Malta, 17.07.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Artiklu-Il-Jum-Dinji-ghall-gharfien-dwar-l-abbuz-fuq-l-anzjani.pdf">World Elder Abuse Awareness Day</a> – it-Torċa, 20.06.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article-Malta-in-the-2021-Global-Gender-Gap-Report.pdf">Malta in the 2021 Global Gender Gap Report</a> – The Malta Independent, 19.06.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article-Addressing-cyber-violence-against-women-and-girls.pdf">Addressing cyber violence against woman and girls</a> – Times of Malta, 18.06.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article-International-Day-against-HomophobiaTransphobia-and-Biphobia.pdf">International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia</a> – Malta Today, 16.05.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article-International-Day-of-Families-Achieving-a-work-life-balance.pdf">International Day of Families – Achieving a work-life balance</a> – Times of Malta, 15.04.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-Article-International-Girls-in-ICT-Day-22-April-2021.pdf">International Girls in ICT Day (22 April 2021)</a> – The Malta Independent, 22.04.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Il_Jum_Internazzjonali_ghall_Eliminazzjoni_tad_Diskriminazzjoni_Razzjali.pdf">International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination</a> – Illum, 24.03.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_Women_on_boards_We_have_a_long_way_to_go.pdf">Women on boards – We have a long way to go</a> – Malta Today, 07.03.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_Zero_Discrimination_Day.pdf">Zero Discrimination Day (1st March)</a> – Times of Malta, 01.03.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Artiklu_L_ugwaljanza_bejn_is_sessi_u_l_Parlament.pdf">Gender Equality and the Parliament</a> – It-Torċa, 21.02.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_International_Day-_of_Women_and_Girls_in_Science.pdf">International Day of Women and Girls in Science</a> – The Malta Independent, 13.02.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_International_Day_of_Zero_Tolerance_to_Female_Genital_Mutilation.pdf">International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation</a> – Times of Malta, 06.02.2021</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_The_gender_pension_gap_puts_women_at_a_greater_risk_of_poverty.pdf">The gender pension gap puts women at a greater risk of poverty</a> – Malta Today, 31.01.2021</li></ul><h5> </h5><h5><b>Articles – 2020</b></h5><ul><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/16_Days_of_Activism_against_Gender_Based_Violence.pdf">16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence</a> – The Malta Independent, 03.12.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_Why_Malta_needs_the_Equality_Act.pdf">Why Malta needs the Equality Act</a> – The Sunday Times of Malta, 15.11.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Gender_imbalance_in_decision_making_positions.pdf">Gender imbalance in decision-making positions</a> – Times of Malta, 14.10.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/No_one_should_be_given_a_license_to_discriminate.pdf">No one should be given a license to discriminate</a> – Malta Today, 04.10.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Il_Jum_Internazzjonali_tal_Anzjani_1_ta_Ottubru.pdf">International Day of Older Persons – 1st October 2020</a> – L-orizzont, 02.10.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/LGBTIQ_equality_in_Malta.pdf">LGBTIQ+ equality in Malta</a> – Malta Today, 27.09.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_Reshaping_the_future_women_and_girls_in_technology.pdf">Reshaping the future – women and girls in technology</a> – The Malta Independent, 01.09.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Gendered_unpaid_care_and_domestic_work.pdf">Gendered unpaid care and domestic work</a> – Times of Malta, 18.08.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Human_rights_can_build_a_fairer_society_but_challenges_remain.pdf">Human rights can build a fairer society but challenges remain</a> – The Malta Independent, 21.07.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Fighting_racial_and_ethnic_discrimination_NCPEArticle.pdf">Fighting racial and ethnic discrimination</a> – The Malta Independent, 21.07.2020</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_article_Rebuilding_societies_after_theCovid_19_pandemic.pdf">Rebuilding societies after the Covid-19 pandemic</a> – Times of Malta, 20.07.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Artiklu_Imnedija_l_istrategija_ghall_ugwaljanza_bejn_in_nisa_u_l-irgiel_2020-2025.pdf">The launching of the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 </a>– Illum, 12.07.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE_Article_Integrating_Gender_Equality_in_AI.pdf">Integrating Gender Equality in Artificial Intelligence</a> – Malta Today, 05.07.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Efforts_to_combat_pregnancy_discrimination.pdf">Efforts to combat pregnancy discrimination</a> – The Malta Independent, 21.06.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/World_Elder_Abuse_Awareness_Day_15_June.pdf">World Elder Abuse Awareness Day</a> – Times of Malta, 15.06.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Online_sexism_and_measures_for_improvement_NCPE_Article.pdf">Online Sexism and measures for improvement</a> – Malta Today, 31.05.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/International_Day_against_Homophobia_Transphobia_and_Biphobia_17_May_NCPE_Article.pdf">International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia</a> – The Malta Independent, 17.05.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Equality_in_the_light_of_the_Covid_19_pandemic_NCPE_Article.pdf">Equality in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic</a> – Times of Malta, 08.05.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Fighting_unequal_pay_NCPE_article.pdf">Women, men and the value of their work</a> – Times of Malta, 05.02.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sexual_harassment_at_the_workplace_NCPE_article.pdf">Sexual harassment at the workplace: A tough row to hoe</a> – MaltaToday, 02.02.2020</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Freedom_of_movement_NCPE_article.pdf">Freedom of movement?</a> – The Malta Independent, 09.01.2020</li></ul><h5> </h5><h5>Articles – 2019</h5><ul><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Girl_Force_Unscripted_and_Unstoppable.pdf">Girl force: Is it unscripted and unstoppable online?</a> – Times of Malta, 11.10.2019</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Women_facing_daily_violence_online.pdf">Women facing daily violence online</a> – Times of Malta – 03.09.2019</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Migration_and_the_NCPE.pdf">Migration and the NCPE</a> – EMN Newsletter, July 2019</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Gender_budgeting_EIGE.pdf">Gender budgeting is good budgeting </a>– Malta Independent, 20.05.2019</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/STEM_Women_Girls.pdf">Breaking the barriers in STEM</a> – Child magazine, 18.05.2019</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/International_Day_of_families_Family_responsibilities_in_relation_to_employment.pdf">International Day of families – Family responsibilities in relation to employment</a> – Malta Today,15.05.2019</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Equality_bodies_NCPE.pdf">Safeguarding equality for all citizens</a> – Malta Today, 05.05.2019</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Fertility_rates_Malta.pdf">Gender equality, the reconciliation of work, family life and fertility rates</a> – Times of Malta, 15.04.2019</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/African_employment_Malta_NCPE.pdf">Being black in Malta</a> – Malta Today, 03.02.2019</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Artiklu_Leave_Maternita_FF.pdf">Maternity leave is a special leave protected by the EU and by International Conventions</a> – Illum, 13.01.2019</li></ul><h5> </h5><h5><b>Articles – 2018</b></h5><ul><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Human-rights-from-a-womans-perspective-F2-002.pdf">Human rights from a woman’s perspective</a> – The Sunday Times of Malta, 09.12.2018</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Human-rights-day-article_F.pdf">Human Rights Day</a> – Malta Today on Sunday, 09.12.2018</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Violence-against-Women_F.pdf">Empowerment: 16 days of activism</a> – The Times of Malta, 24.11.2018</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A-goal-for-women-and-men-to-be-equal-in-sports.pdf">A goal for women and men to be equal in sports</a> – Malta Today, 14.11.2018</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Lejn-l-ugwaljanza-bejn-l-irgiel-u-n-nisa-fil-politika_F.pdf">Towards gender equality in politics</a> – Illum, 11.11.2018</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Parliament-and-FFMs-F.pdf">Family-friendly Parliament</a> – The Times of Malta, 26.10.2018</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/International-Day-of-the-Girl-Child-Article-Empowering-our-future-women-F.pdf">Empowering future women</a> – The Times of Malta, 11.10.2018</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/International-day-of-older-persons-F.pdf">20% of world’s population will be 60 or older by 2050</a> – The Times of Malta, 03.10.2018</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Women-and-their-rightful-place-in-Parliament_F.pdf">Women’s rightful place</a> – The Sunday Times of Malta, 16.09.2018</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Positive-action-towards-equality-for-women-and-men-in-politics_F.pdf">Positive action towards equality for women and men in politics</a> – Malta Today on Sunday, 09.09.2018</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Article_International_Youth_Day_F.pdf">International Youth Day – A Safe Digital Space for Youth</a> – Times of Malta, 14.08.2018</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Article_World_Elder_Abuse_Awareness_day.pdf">World Elder Abuse Awareness Day</a> – Times of Malta, 15.06.2018</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Women_and_girls_in_science.pdf">Women and girls in science</a> – Malta Today, 06.06.2018</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IDAHO_MID_17052018.pdf">International day against Homophobia and Transphobia</a> – The Malta Independent, 17.05.2018</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Citizens_rights.pdf">Ensuring citizens’ enjoyment of their human rights</a> – Times of Malta, 10.05.2018</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Equ_and_Non-Dis_Basic_Principles.pdf">Equality and Non-Discrimination Basic Principles</a> – Times of Malta, 08.03.2018</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IWD_2018_Sexual_Harassment.pdf">Sexual Harassment: A Pervasive Form of Gender Discrimination</a> – The Malta Independent, 08.03.2018</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Gender_Pay_Gap_Article.pdf">Addressing the gender pay gap</a> – Sunday Times of Malta, 18.02.2018</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FGM_zero_tolerance_inter_day.pdf">An Extreme Form of Violence against Women</a> – Times of Malta, 08.02.2018</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PayMEqually_towards_equal_pay_for_women_and_men_Malta_Business-Review_Issue-38.pdf">PayMeEqually – Towards Equal Pay for Women and Men </a>– Malta Business Review, January 2018</li></ul><h5> </h5><h5>Articles – 2017</h5><ul><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Freedom-of-Movement_Article.pdf">The right for freedom of movement for workers in the EU</a> – Times of Malta, 28.12.2017</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sunday-Circle_December-2017.pdf">Mind the Gap</a> – Sunday Circle, December 2017</li><li><a href="https://ncpecms.gov.mt/en/Documents/News_and_Events/Articles/2017/Niccelingjaw%20l-isterjotipi%20dwar%20haddiema%20kbar%20fl-eta_Artiklu_L-Anzjan%20Illum.pdf">Challenging the stereotypes surrounding older workers</a> – L-Anzjan Illum </li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Article_Elderly.pdf">Challenging the stereotypes surrounding older workers</a> – Times of Malta, 03.11.2017 </li><li><a href="http://theinsiter.org/features/71621/gender-segregation-and-its-ripple-effects-at-the-university-of-malta/">Gender segregation and its ripple effects at the University of Malta</a> – Insite website, 01.11.2017</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Artiklu_Sterjotipi-fir-riklamar.pdf">The messages of advertisements</a> – Illum, 08.10.2017</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Article_Can-women-choose-politics_TOM.pdf">Can women choose politics?</a> – Times of Malta, 22.08.2017</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-cost-of-the-gender-employment-gap_Article-Final.pdf">The cost of the gender employment gap</a> – Times of Malta, 02.08.2017</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Hate-Speech_Article.pdf">Combating hate speech online</a> – Times of Malta, 31.03.2017</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Women-on-Boards_Article.pdf">Benefits of women on boards</a> – Times of Malta, 08.03.2017</li></ul><h5> </h5><h5>Articles – 2016</h5><ul><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ARTIKLU_Is-sehem-tar-ragel-fil-familja-jghodd_ILLUM.pdf">The importance of man’s role in the family</a> – Illum, 11.12.2016</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Article_Elimination-of-violence-against-women.pdf">Empowering survivors of violence</a> – Times of Malta, 08.12.2016</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ARTICLE_bullying-in-schools_TOM_07-Nov-16.pdf">Bullying: experiences of girls and boys</a> – Times of Malta, 07.11.2016</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Article_Directory_targeting-employers_TMIS_SEPT-16.pdf">Women mean business</a> – The Malta Independent on Sunday, 04.09.2016</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Addressing-gender-imbalance-in-top-decision-making-posts_TOM_29-July-16.pdf">Addressing gender imbalance in top decision-making posts</a> – Times of Malta, 29.07.2016</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IDAHOT-article_TOM_17-May-2016.pdf">Diversity at the Workplace</a> – Times of Malta, 17.05.2016</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IWD-Article_TOM_8th-March-2016.pdf">Securing Human Rights</a> – Times of Malta, 08.03.2016</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Artiklu_Lehen-is-Sewwa_Jannar-2016.pdf">Active Ageing</a> – Leħen is-Sewwa, 24.01.2016</li></ul><h5> </h5><h5><b>Articles – 2015</b></h5><ul><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Artiklu_Religjon_Illum_13-Dec-15-1.pdf">Discrimination on the ground of religion is still a reality</a> – Illum, 13.12.2015</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Gender-Mainstreaming-Public-Service_Article.pdf">Gender Mainstreaming in the Public Service</a> – Public Service website</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ARTICLE_The-Malta-Independent_Int-Day-of-the-Girl-Child_Oct-15.pdf">Boys are… Girls are… Addressing gender stereotypes in and through education</a><br />– The Malta Independent on Sunday, 11.10.2015</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Article_Active-Ageing_Times-of-Malta.pdf">60+: Leading an active life</a> – Times of Malta, 01.10.2015</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Abbuz-Anzjani_Artiklu_Illum_14-Jun-15.pdf">The population in Malta is constantly ageing</a> – Illum, 14.06.2015</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Article_Homophobia-and-Transphobia_Times-of-Malta_Final.pdf">Fostering a Safe Environment</a> – The Sunday Times of Malta, 17.05.2015</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ARTICLE_Womens-Day-2015_Times-of-Malta.pdf">Make Equality Happen</a> – The Sunday Times of Malta, 08.03.2015</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/JumIl-Mara_Artiklu_Anzjanita-Attiva_March-2015.pdf">Active Ageing</a> – L-Anzjan Illum, March Issue</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ARTIKLU_Illum_18-Jan-15.pdf">Beware of stereotypical messages in the media!</a> – Illum, 18.01.2015</li></ul><h5> </h5><h5><b>Articles – 2014</b></h5><ul><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NCPE-on-Global-Gender-Gap-F.pdf">The Global Gender Gap Report</a> – The Malta Independent, 20.11.2014</li><li>Giving Visibility: NCPE’s online directory to tap professional women – <a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Giving-visibility_NCPE's-online-directory-to-tap-professional-women_Commercial-Courrier.pdf"><br /></a><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Giving-visibility_NCPEs-online-directory-to-tap-professional-women_Commercial-Courrier.pdf">The Commercial Courier, Aug-Sept ’14</a> and <a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Directory-Money-article.pdf">Money Magazine, Issue 26-27</a>.</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Omofobija_Artiklu_Illum.pdf">Combating discrimination</a> – Illum, 25.05.2014</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Preventing-unwelcome-behaviour_The-Malta-Independent-on-Sunday_27-April-14.pdf">Preventing unwelcome behaviour</a> – The Malta Independent on Sunday, 27.04.2014</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Letter-to-the-Editor.pdf">Directory of Professional Women – Letter to the Editor</a> – The Malta Independent on Sunday, 20.04.2014</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Article_women-volunteering.pdf">Finding empowerment through voluntary work</a> – Times of Malta, 08.03.2014</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Article_Violence-against-Women.pdf">Raising hope for a reality</a> – Times of Malta, 17.02.2014</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/E-magazine-contribution_family-friendly-measures-Feb-14.pdf">Family-friendly Measures</a> – e-magazine on Social Dialogue, Issue 3</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Contribution_Emagazine-on-Social-Dialogue.pdf">Equal Opportunities in Employment</a> – e-magazine on Social Dialogue, Issue 2</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Diversity-Article_Side-by-Side.pdf">Living Together in Diversity</a> – Side by Side newspaper, January 2014</li></ul><h5> </h5><h5><b>Articles – 2013</b></h5><ul><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Side-by-Side-article_Nov-13.pdf">Take action: Fight discrimination</a> – Side by Side newspaper, November 2013</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Muzajk-article-Nov-2013.pdf">We all do our part</a> – Muzajk, Novembru 2013</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Artiklu-llum_Ms-Renee-Laiviera.pdf">Discrimination at the workplace</a> – Illum, 04.08.2013</li><li><a href="https://ncpe.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Guns-n-games.pdf">Guns ‘n Games</a> – Times of Malta, 13.07.2013</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FGM-article_The-Times.pdf">Moving from rites to rights</a> – Times of Malta, 14.06.2013</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Homophobia-and-Transphobia_article.pdf">No need to fear difference</a> – Times of Malta, 17.05.2013</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Artiklu_religion_Mument.pdf">Embracing religious diversity at the workplace</a> – Il-Mument, 12.05.2013</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Kullhadd_article-eta.pdf">Does age make a difference?</a> – Kullħadd, 05.05.2013</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/combating_racial_discrimination.pdf">Combating Racial Discrimination</a> – The Malta Independent, 20.03.2013</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/women_day_13.pdf">Gender equality … myth or reality?</a> – The Times, 08.03.2013</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/european_equal_pay.pdf">European Equal Pay Day – why is it important</a> – The Malta Independent, 28.02.2013</li></ul><h5> </h5><h5><b>Articles – 2012</b></h5><ul><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/just_beauty_article.pdf">Ensuring Work-Life Balance</a> – Just Beauty Magazine, September 2012</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/should_i_work.pdf">Should I work, or should I not?</a> – The Malta Independent, 09.07.2012</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/pink_mar12.pdf">Unlocking Female Potential & Pockets</a> – Pink Magazine, March 2012</li></ul><h5> </h5><h5><b>Articles – 2011</b></h5><ul><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/commercial_courier.pdf">The Equality Mark…One year on</a> – The Commercial Courier, Oct-Nov 2011</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/economic_update_oct11.pdf">Achieving effectiveness and employee well-being … making use of family-friendly measures</a> – The Economic Update, October 2011</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/business_agenda_sept11.pdf">Getting the right person for the job</a> – Business Agenda, Sep-Nov2011</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/executive_issue31.pdf">Are you truly deserving of an Equality Certification?</a> -The Executive, Issue 31, 2011</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/kullhadd_26_june_11.pdf">Equality for men too!</a> – Kullħadd, 26.06.2011</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/mument_26_june_11.pdf">Why do we refrain from reporting cases of discrimination?</a> – Il-Mument, 26.06.2011</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/child_may_11.pdf">Trucks for Girls & Dolls for boys?</a> – Child magazine, Issue 29, May 2011</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sexual_harassment_article.pdf">Implementing a Sexual Harassment Policy at the Place of Work</a> – The Commercial Courier, April-May 2011</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/women_politics.pdf">Advancing the Role of Women in Politics</a> – The Times, 09.03.2011</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/em_elaine.pdf">Family-friendly measures: a win-win situation?</a> – Elaine Dutton-The Economic Update, February Issue</li></ul><h5> </h5><h5>Articles – 2010</h5><ul><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/stereotypes_media.pdf">The Portrayal of Men and Women in the Media: Perpetuating Gender Stereotypes?</a> – The Malta Independent on Sunday, 19.12.2010</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/fastidju_sesswali.pdf">Harassment and Sexual Harassment: On Men? On Women?</a> – Illum, 12.12.2010</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/show_me_money.pdf">Show Me the Money</a> – Sunday Circle, October 2010</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/way_we_work.pdf">The Way we Work</a> – Sunday Circle, September 2010</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/equality_control.pdf">Equality Control</a> – Maltatoday, 29.08.2010</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/joking_apart.pdf">Joking Apart…</a> – Maltatoday, 08.08.2010</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/verbal_sex_harassment.pdf">Verbal Sexual harassment perpetrator ‘deserve stiffer penalty’ – Cristina</a> – The Times, 06.08.2010</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sexual_jokes.pdf">Sexual jokes at workplace may be no laughing matter</a> – The Times, 04.08.2010</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/dss_link_article.pdf">Discrimination!</a> – DSS Link, Issue Spring 2010 issued by Social Security Division</li><li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/interview_independent.pdf">Discrimination remains a reality</a> – The Malta Independent, 19.07.2010</li></ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </main> </div> <div data-elementor-type="footer" data-elementor-id="1271" class="elementor elementor-1271 elementor-location-footer" data-elementor-post-type="elementor_library"> <section data-particle_enable="false" data-particle-mobile-disabled="false" class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e08c736 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="e08c736" data-element_type="section" data-settings="{"background_background":"classic"}"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-636de6d" data-id="636de6d" data-element_type="column" 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