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| Mothers’ Day is every day |
| In reply to Malta’s position regarding the extension of maternity leave as proposed by the Commission, recently published in a local newspaper, the following is NCW’s position.
NCW supports the Commission's proposal for a new directive to improve the protection offered to pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth and/or are breastfeeding. |
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| L-ISPEAKER JINDIRIZZA KONFERENZA DWAR "IN-NISA MALTIN FIL-PARLAMENT EWROPEW" |
| L-iSpeaker Louis Galea dalgħodu għamel appell lill-elettorat Malti u Għawdxi biex f’din l-elezzjoni għall-Parlament Ewropew jużaw il-vot b’kuxjenza li tħaddan il-valur tal-ugwaljanza bejn in-nisa u l-irġiel. |
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| 'Women and men united to end violence against women and girls', |
| Women's Day: Europe keeps women's empowerment high on its global agenda
On the occasion of the International Women's Day on 8 March, which this year carries the theme 'Women and men united to end violence against women and girls', Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner reaffirms the Commission's continuing political and financial commitment to fight for women rights. Empowerment of women is a topic which continues to be high on the EU's global agenda. |
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| EU Launches Campaign to Tackle Gender Pay Gap |
| The European Commission has today 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' is 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 Role of Women in Industry |
| The Role of Women in Industry was the topic discussed at the European Parliament in Brussels |
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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. It is non-partisan, non-sectarian and independent. It is a co-ordinating body that aims to present a broad and comprehensive view of women's opinions on matters of public interest. It aims to improve the quality of life for all. In particular it works to promote equality of opportunity for women and enable them to participate effectively at all levels and in all aspects of the life of the community.
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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 For International Women's Day 2009  Closing the gender gap-sharing responsibilities The debate on gender inequality is still quite visible on the local media in one way or another. In spite of the existing legislation which prohibits gender discrimination, statistics demonstrate that women remain lower paid than men, are under-represented politically, in the workforce and as entrepreneurs.Better balance between work and private life has been approved by the European Council (2006) who also approved The European Pact for Gender equality. However improvements in legislation relating to pregnant workers and the granting of maternity and parental leave to reconcile professional, private and family life need to be addressed more effectively as highlighted in the European Commission message for World Women’s Day 2009 with the theme ‘Closing the Pay Gap’.. . READ MORE
CHOGM 2009
Commonwealth People’s Forum (CPF)
“Partnering for a More Equitable and Sustainable Future”
Participants during the Conference/Consultation on Monday 8th June 2009 at The Royal Hall, The Palace Hotel Sliema Forthcoming Events Basic English Skills
NCW is organising the courses in conjunction with the Adult Education Division. The English Course is for all those that would like to improve their spoken English and the formation of sentences. It is ideal for those that have left school at primary or form 1 and 2 and also for those that do not have a certificate in English.
The summer course starts on Tuesday 14th July from 9.00 till 12.30 every Tuesday once a week during the morning at the National Council of Women Centre Blata l-Bajda between to St. Joseph School and Maria Regina. The atmosphere is very informal, we learn together. The course ends on 15th September with a short break in August. The course is for duration of 9 sessions.
Children may accompany the adults as at NCW we have a play area.
For those that have reached the 4th 5th and 6th year of primary and the 1st and 2nd of secondary, we have other arrangements.
For further information phone the office on 21248881 Grace Attard to represent Civil Society on MEUSAC Core Group Following recent elections for representation of Civil Society on MEUSAC Core group, it has been decided that Grace Attard will fill in this post for one year from April 2009 to April 2010.
Grace Attard was nominated by the National Council of Women of Malta, of which she has been elected President for a second term, having previously served in the same post for the period between 1999-2004. She is a member of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC – Group III)
focusing on external relations, social affairs and the internal market . Within the EESC she has also been involved in studies on immigration and asylum policies; working groups and discussions on factors facilitating access by women to economic and social life, the Euromed process, work-life balance and women in industry and intercultural dialogue among others. She has also been rapporteur of opinions related to gender equality She is a member or on various Boards and Committees including
the General Interest Group within MEUSAC prior to EU accession;
the MCESD’s Civil Society Committee;
the Civil Society Forum
the Commission for the Promotion of Equality for Men and Women (NCPE);
the National Commission for the Monitoring Committee of the Single Programming Document – Structural Funds Intervention;
The National Information Society Advisory Council,
She has been appointed member of the Voluntary Organisations Council and is also sitting on a number of MEUSAC Sectoral Committees Ms. Attard has specialised in career guidance and studied other areas for training
including Personal and Social Development, media education, community substance abuse prevention services and parental skill courses. She is a teacher by profession where she has worked at secondary level in English, History and Media Education. She has been editor of the newsletter of the International Council of Women and regularly contributes to local newspapers on various issues She may be contacted on grace.attard@gmail.com
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| NCW and ECICW Conference |
| Maltese Women in the European Parliament.
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| NCW Campaign for Maltese Women MEPs |
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NCW aware of the forthcoming June 2009 elections for the European Parliament and the EU Commission’s Roadmap for Equality between Women and Men 2006-2010 stating as one of the six priority objectives ‘Equal representation in decision-making’, that the representation of women in political leadership is necessary to achieve equality, and that opportunities for fully utilising the potential of both men and women in politics will be of benefit the Maltese society:
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| Meeting of the NCW Executive Committee 2009 with Hon Laurence Gonzi Prime Minister |
| The National Council of Women calls on government and social partners to ensure that a gender impact assessment is conducted on proposals for Budget 2009 put forward during the consultation process, which will then be incorporated in the final Budget 2009 document
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| International Women’s Day Thanksgiving Mass |
| International Women’s Day is a major day of global celebrations for the achievement of women past, present and future. The National Council of Women celebrated this occasion with a thanksgiving Mass on Saturday 7th March, at Our Lady of Victory Church, Valletta. |
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| NCW AGM highlights family and work balance and women in EP elections next June |
| The Annual General Meeting of the National Council of Women was held on Saturday 31 January, at the Victoria Hotel, Sliema. Outgoing President, Doreen Micallef, thanked members for their commitment to the Council’s initiatives throughout the year to ensure the representation of women at national level and European level in a wide range of areas.
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| Breast cancer prevention and treatment - a national priority |
| “A national action plan on prevention and treatment of breast cancer to meet today’s needs should be given priority... |
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