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| NCW EP Public Dialogue |
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Women in Public Life - A Changing Scenario
More Women in Senior positions – key to economic stability and growth |
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| International Women's Day Message |
| Women should not be penalized for being mothers
The National Council of Women calls on all MEPs to vote in favour of the health and safety directive extending the length of maternity and paternity leave which will be before the European Parliament on the 24 and 25 March, after a vote failed to be taken in December of 2009.
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| Respecting the dignity of women and men in the media |
| NCW strongly deplores the publication and subsequent sensational media follow-up regarding the recent publication in a University students newsletter that depicts men and women in a degrading and offensive manner, under the pretext of ‘fiction’ or ‘literary’ work
Without going into the legal provisions regarding such publications, NCW calls on Government, media outlets and relevant authorities responsible for media publications including print and audiovisual media
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| Extending maternity leave – a win-win situation |
| The proposal for a directive on the introduction of measures to extend maternity leave by four weeks is a crucial matter that merits careful consideration because it is at once a health and safety issue and a basic family-friendly matter. NCW is very concerned with the position that the Malta business community has taken against this extension, as it reflects the lack of will to seek adequate solutions.(The Times, Thursday 26.11.09)
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| Measures to address the financial crisis must not have adverse effects on women |
| The National Council of Women notes that the Pre-Budget 2010 Consultation document while seeking to avoid economic pitfalls, is aiming at sustaining the health and social systems in an attempt to build stability – indeed not an easy task in the current circumstances
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| Commonwealth People’s Forum (CPF) |
| Commonwealth People’s Forum (CPF)
CHOGM 2009
“Partnering for a More Equitable and Sustainable Future”
Malta’s Consultation
Monday 8th June 2009 at the Royal Hall, The Palace Sliema
The Consultation in Malta was organized by the National Council of Women Malta with the support of the Commonwealth Foundation. |
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| Partnering for a More Equitable and Sustainable Future” |
| CHOGM 2009
Commonwealth People's Forum (CPF)
“Partnering for a More Equitable and Sustainable Future”
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| The 53rd Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) |
| The 53rd Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) kicked off on March 2, 2009 for two weeks, and brought together over 5,000 representatives from 460 organizations
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| EMPOWERING CIVIL SOCIETY TO ENGAGE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS |
| The Commonwealth Foundation is a lead player when it comes to democracy and civil society, even if some of its members are not. The achievements of the Commonwealth demonstrates this and its experience in this field is of value to the whole world. |
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| Commonwealth People’s Forum has now become an integral part of every CHOGM, |
| Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Attard Pirotta - Presentation
The Commonwealth People’s Forum has now become an integral part of every CHOGM, 12 years since its inception it continues to be relevant in voicing the concerns, opinion and aspirations of civil society and this is precisely why governments value dialogue with the Commonwealth Peoples Forum. By its very nature, the Commonwealth Peoples Forum is very well placed to transmit and bring to the fore the issues and concerns of our citizens as they evolve over time. The Commonwealth Peoples Forum is therefore a dynamic medium and effective instrument at the Commonwealth disposal. |
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| Tackling the Gender Pay Gap |
| Earlier this year (March 2009), The European Commission launched an EU-wide campaign to help tackle the gender pay gap. Across the EU economy, women earn on average 17.4% less than men. The simple concept of ‘equal pay for work of equal value’ was at the heart of the campaign being launched in the context of International Women’s Day on 8 March to raise awareness of the pay gap, its causes, and how to tackle it. |
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| The Portrayal of Women in Advertising |
| NCW takes note of the EC Treaty, in particular Articles 2, 3(2) and 152 and of the Community acquis in the field of women's rights and gender equality,
of the Platform for Action adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing on 15 September 1995 and its resolution of 18 May 2000 on the follow-up to the Beijing Platform for Action ,
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| Sending a strong message against violence - More action for less violence |
| Once a year on the 25 November, the silence surrounding domestic violence is broken |
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 | The National Council of Women of Malta was founded in 1964. It is a non-governmental organization comprising individual members and national organizations READ MORE The National Council of Women provides a forum for women of different backgrounds and experiences to come together as individuals and as representatives of affiliated organizations, to exchange information and ideas, formulate policy, educate and promote change |
Click here to view the President's Message NCW President Grace Attard  | Dear Colleagues and friends, I hope you all have had a peaceful Easter. March and indeed April have been very intensive months during which several activities were organised , and I must say, carried out successfully to mark International Women’s Day. |
Maternity, Paternity Leave – the other side of the coin Recent comments (Wednesday 16 June 2010) on the report of a study carried out regarding the costs of maternity and paternity leave need to address the issue through a wider perspective. Read More Forthcoming Events Summer BBQ at The Seashells Resort at Suncrest Qawra.Saturday 31st July 2010 at 8.00pm Price: €20 per personMembers and friends are invited to join the fun. Computer Courses at the National Council of Women Centre Blata l-Bajda The National Council of Women would like to announce that Awareness and ECDL Courses will start during the week of Monday 30th August 2010. Classes are held once a week, morning 9.00 -12.00 or evening 17.00 - 20.00. Eight Students per class.  | Forthcoming events in aid of the BMV competition October 16 2010: Concert by the prize-winners of the BMV competition 2009 . November 13 2010: A Fund-raising dinner is going to be held at the Victoria Hotel, Sliema at 8pm. More information. |
 | FITA ICT Courses Overview (2009-2010) FITA (Foundation for Information Technology Accessibility) recently concluded its latest ICT training course sessions. These spanned between October 2009 and June 2010 and were held at the Maltese College for Arts Science and Technology (MCAST) ICT Institute in Paola, the Lifelong Learning Centre in Msida and at Dar L-Arka in Gozo. Read More |
Ninth Commonwealth Women's Affairs Minsters Meeting (9WAMM) Barbados  | As part of the National Council of Women activities for the European Year Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion 2010. Mr. Joe Camilleri, Director of Social Services gave a presentation on social security measures with particular reference to entitlement of widows’ benefits followed by a discussion on entitlements and pensions at the Museum of Archaeology Republic Street Valletta on Thursday 13th May 2010 |
 | National Focus Week for this 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty & Social Exclusion Exhibition. NCW proposals and recommendations for the European Year for Combating Poverty & Social Exclusion READ MORE |
 | The National Council of Women in collaboration with the Gozo Ministry held an exhibition of traditional crafts on Saturday 8th May 2010 at the Exhibition Hall of the Ministry for Gozo READ MORE |
 | NCW AGM 2010 highlights healthcare reform and addressing the needs of vulnerable groups The Annual General Meeting of the National Council of Women was held on Saturday 30 January, at the Victoria Hotel, Sliema. President Grace Attard highlighted the need for proactive policies for the short and long term, in the Council's commitment to identify and address future situations. Read More |
 | BMV Music Competition Violinist Justin Zarb and pianist Bettina Cassar were the two lucky students who last Saturday placed first and second in the finals of the music competition organised by the National Council of Women. Read More |
Celebrating Motherhood
Mothers' Day has gained renewed significance ever since working mother are finding themselves juggling with family/work responsibilities. Whether pregnant, single, young or not so young, mothers are still facing obstacles at all levels in a work environment that is still dominated by men as traditional decision-makers and that is lacking in innovative ways of ensuring that working mothers are not excluded or disadvantaged Read More
Violence in the Home – What action? The National Council of Women is deeply concerned with the increase of aggressive incidents of violence often resulting in brutal deaths as a result of domestic problems often related to situations of separation between couples, reported regularly in the local media While initiatives are being taken to help victims of violence – women, children and relatives - to re-integrate in society, the Council believes that there is much to be done regarding prevention measures. The Council urgently calls for a multidisciplinary prevention plan, bringing together different professionals to deal with issues of communication, crisis management, emotional violence with support structures for all members of the family. NCW reiterates its call for a national early detection interministerial policy including education, health and social professionals to identify signs of violence in the home in the very early stages, and with better co-operation from the police. Malta is also in dire need of an ongoing national information campaign for potential victims and aggressors on how and where to seek professional help Raising awareness of domestic violence is not a one day event some time in November; it needs to be addressed from one day to another and not be left it hidden for the rest of the year (taht it-tapit)!
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| UN Women |
| The United Nations General Assembly unanimously decided to establish UN Women, the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.
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| Self-employed workers to gain maternity and pension benefits under new EU law |
| Self-employed workers and their partners will enjoy better social protection – including the right to maternity leave for the first time – under new legislation endorsed by EU governments today. |
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| More women in top jobs key to economic growth, says EU report |
| Only one in 10 board members of Europe's biggest listed companies is a woman and all central bank governors in the EU are male. |
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| Tackling the gender pay gap – Frequently Asked Questions |
| Why do we need to tackle the gender pay gap?
At 18% across Europe, the gender pay gap remains intolerably high and stubborn. Equal pay for equal work is one of the European Union’s founding principles. |
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| EU Commission Statement for Women's Day 2010 |
| Ahead of International Women's Day, the European Commission strengthened and deepened its commitment to equality between women and men with a Women's Charter. |
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| Vice-President Viviane Reding, EU Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship - Gen |
| European Commission plans to use a series of measures aimed at significantly reducing the pay gap between men and women over the next five years. |
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| Kunsill Nazzjonali tan-Nisa - Messagg ghal Jum il-Mara 2010 |
| L-OMMIJIET LI JAHDMU M'GHANDHOMX IKUNU PENALIZZATI
Il-Kunsill Nazzjonali tan-Nisa jsejjah lill-membri parlamentari ewropej kollha biex jivvutaw favor l-estensjoni tal-leave tal-maternita' u tal-leave ghall-genituri li se tkun ipprezentata fil-Parlament Ewropew fl-24 u l-25 ta' Marzu wara li fl-ahhar ta' Dicembru il-vot ma ittehidx konsegwenza ta' kontroversja bejn il-gruppi politici
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| Longer parental leave and incentives for fathers |
| Longer parental leave and incentives for fathers agreed by EU ministersEuropean Commission, Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Parents will have the right to longer parental leave, under new rules agreed by EU ministers today. |
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| Neqirdu il-pjaga tal-Vjolenza Domestika – Kulhadd ghandu sehem x’jaghti |
| Il-Vjolenza domestika sew psikologika, emozzjonali jew fizika tmur kontra d-dritt fundamental tal-bniedem ghall-hajja u dritt ta’ sikurezza b’mod partikolari fil-familja, l-ambjent l-aktar essenzjali ghall-hajja decenti.
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| Responding to Domestic Violence: Making a difference |
| (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – 25 November 2009)
Domestic violence by men against women, whether physical or psychological, is one of the gravest violations of human rights: the right to life and to physical and psychological integrity. Its consequences are devastating resulting in mental as well as physical and psychological problems. It is widespread at all levels of society. Reluctance to report is still high as a result of fear, humiliation, worries about family breakup, holding on to the conviction of solving the problems and not least lack of financial independence.
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| 4th Congress of the Small States of Europe |
| 4th CONGRESS OF THE SMALL STATES OF EUROPE
The Role of Gender Equality in the Small States of Europe The National Council of Women of Malta hosted the 4th UNESCO Congress for Women Organisations from the Eight Small States of Europe from the 24 to 27 September 2009 at The Palace Hotel, Sliema. |
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| SMEs: A favourable business environment: supporting enterprise and job creation |
| 'Think Small First': A Small Business Act for Europe At a time when there is a global financial and economic crisis, it is companies, in particular SMEs that are the most sensitive and at the same time the most important elements in terms of job creation and recovery capacity. SMEs are a crucial part of our economy and a major source of employment, entrepreneurial skills and innovation |
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| MEUSAC Employment, Social Policy and Health Sectoral Committee Meeting 22 April 2009 |
| National Council of Women recommendations
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 92/85/EEC on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding COM(2008) 637 final – 2008/0193 (COD)
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| Future Skills for Future Jobs |
| Anticipating labour market and skills needs
The need to address Labour Market Skills Issues at European level
Europe, potentially, faces a major skills problem in the near future.
Over 20 million new jobs are expected to be created between 2006 and 2020. Another 85 million jobs will be available to replace people who retire or leave the labour market for other reasons.
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| Breast Screening – a lifeline for women |
| The National Council of Women welcomes the long awaited breast screening programme that the Council has been pushing for in line with WHO requirements for many years |
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