National Council of Women of Malta - Promoting Equality of Opportunities

UfM adopts new project to support women’s empowerment in the Mediterranean

A project aimed at developing women’s empowerment in the Mediterranean through the development of effective field projects and the setting up of networks and platforms, was adopted by Senior Officials of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) at a meeting held last month.

European Commission gives guidance to Europe's insurance industry to ensure non-discrimination betwe

Brussels, 22 December 2011 – The European Commission has adopted guidelines to help the insurance industry implement unisex pricing, after the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that different premiums for men and women constitute sex discrimination.

Prevention is key to ending violence against women, says UN Human Rights chief Navi Pillay

[UN, New York, 5 July 2011] Prevention of violence against women was the focus of a discussion on women’s human rights held last month at the UN in Geneva in the framework of the 17th session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Commonwealth People’s Forum provides crucial interface between governments and civil society

Perth, Western Australia hosted the Commonwealth People’s Forum (CPF) from 25th to 27th October 2011 in the run up of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) from 28 to 30th October 2011. These meetings are held every two years.

Female mentors to help woman entrepreneurs to get started

Brussels, 15 November 2011. A new European network of mentors to promote female entrepreneurship through the sharing of know-how and experience has been launched today by the European Commission. Women only account for 34.4% of the self-employed in Europe.

SCOOP: Socio-economic Sciences: Communicating Outcomes Oriented to Policy

SCOOP: Socio-economic Sciences: Communicating Outcomes Oriented to Policy is supported by the European Union under the Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities 7th Framework Programme for Research. Project duration: October 2009 - September 2012.

Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of victims of gender-based and domestic violence

Brussels, 16/06/2011 (Agence Europe) - The Council of Europe has created a convention to protect the victims of gender-based and domestic violence. It was presented in a press conference at the European Parliament on 15 June with José Manuel Bota, chair of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Rashida Manjoo, UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Eva-Britt Svensson, chair of the EP women's rights and gender equality committee.

Brussels, 30/05/2011 (Agence Europe)

In adopting the report by Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou (EPP, Greece) on women and business leadership on 25 May, the European Parliament (EP) women's rights/equal opportunities committee calls on the Commission to prepare “a road map setting specific, measurable, appropriate and realistic targets, with a timetable, for the achievement of balanced representation”.

Youth on the Move – starting on the journey through life

For many young people in Europe, the final years of school and the transition from education into work present major challenges. The economic crisis has only increased the obstacles they face in obtaining the skills and qualifications needed to secure a satisfying job and a secure place in society.

First European Equal Pay Day highlights EU earnings gap

Women in the European Union earn on average 17.5% less than men during their lifetimes. This stark figure will be highlighted tomorrow during the first EU-wide Equal Pay Day. This day – 5 March – marks the extra number of days in 2011 that women must work to match the amount of money earned by men in 2010. The European Commission is committed to closing the gender pay gap and published an overall strategy for gender equality in September 2010 (see IP/10/1149 and MEMO/10/430). This year’s Equal Pay Day, which aims to raise awareness of the pay gap, comes ahead of International Women's Day on 8 March.

Statement by the EWL on the adoption of a new Pact for Gender Equality (2011-2020)

[Brussels, 16 March 2011] The EWL has issued a Statement in the aftermath of the Council of the EU’s adoption last week of a new Pact for Gender Equality 2011-2020. While welcoming the renewed commitment of the Member States to the fulfilment of the EU Treaty ambitions in relation to equality between women and men, the EWL regrets that no binding concrete measures, including targets, are foreseen in the Pact, except the renewed commitment to the Barcelona childcare objectives.

UN Women

The United Nations General Assembly unanimously decided to establish UN Women, the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.

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.

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.

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.

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.



Some of the participants during NCW Annual General Meeting 2012		NCW President Mary Gaerty and Hon. General Secretary Doris Bingley after the Elections


CHOGM 2011 - CPF Gender Assembly Perth Australia - Doris Bingley Malta with The Hon Kate Ellis MP, Minister for Employment Participation and Child Care, Minister for Status of Women and Diana Antugire Commonwealth Foundation		CHOGM 2011 Left to Right: HE Mr Patrick Pillay, High Commissioner of the Seychelles ; Ms Simone de Comarmond, Chair Commonwealth Foundation; Mr Danny Sriskandarajah, Interim Director Commonwealth Foundation, The Hon Minister Tonio Borg; Ms Doris Bingley, HE Ms Kamela Palma, High Commissioner of Belize and HE Mr FrancisTabone,High Commissioner of Malta


Participants during the EU Flagship Project First Meeting		Participants sharing their volunteering experience during the 1st Meeting on June 28th at The Palace Hotel Sliema


NCW bids farewell to H.E. Douglas Kmiec, H.E. isabel Vicandi and Head of the EU Representation in Malta Mr. William Martin.		The Hon. Dolores Cristina Minister of Education, Employment and the Family with Mr. Martin Bugelli Head of EU Representation in Malta during the EU Flagship Project Volunteering conference


Easter Celebrations at National Council of Women		Lejla letterarja during Mnarja Poetry and Prose was read out during the evening.


Celebrating the European Year for Volunteering and International Women's Day		Concelebrated Mass to mark the European Year for Volunteering at St. John Co-Cathedral.


Mrs Margaret Abela with Dr. Lorraine Schembri Orland and NCW President Grace Attard		Foundation Day Dinner NCW bestows Hon. Life Membership on Dr. Lorraine Schembri Orland for her sterling work.


NCW Annual General Meeting January 2011


The Hon. Minister Joe Cassar addressing the participants during the public dialogue entitled, "Women and Mental Health" organised by National Council of Women on Wednesday 6th October 2010 at Dar l-Ewropa Valletta.		Ms Grace Attard President of the National Council of Women welcoming the numerous participants amongst them dignitaries at the public dialogue,"Women and Mental Health held on Wednesday 6th October 2010 at Dar l-Ewropa Valletta


Dr. Lorraine Schembri Orland, Ms Doris Gauci, Ms Maryann Zammit and Dr Angela Abela during the 1st session of the public dialogue entitled "Women and Mental Health"		Ms Priscilla Muscat, Ms Mary Ann Zammit and Mr. Joe Farrugia during the 2nd session of the public dialogue entitled, "Women and Mental Health"


Dr. Anna Vella, Dr. Angela Abela and NCW President Grace Attard during the public dialogue Women and Mental Health held on Wednesday 6th October 2010		Participants during the Public Dialogue entitled Women and Mental Health held on Wednesday 6th October 2010 at Dar l-Ewropa Valletta


Participants during the Public Dialogue entitled Women and Mental Health held on Wednesday 6th October 2010 at Dar l-Ewropa Valletta		Mrs Catherine Gonzi spouse of the Prime Minister of Malta, Mary Ann Zammit NCW Social Issues Committee Coordinator and Grace Attard NCW President during the public dialogue Women and Mental Health.


Ms Alda Bugeja explaining the arts of making Macrame and Weaving		NCW Members admiring a woven carpet made by the students of Ms Alda Bugeja during the Exhibition of Old Traditional Crafts organised by the National Council of Women in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo

Old Traditional Crafts Exhibition at the Gozo Ministry		The Hon. Giovanna Debono Minister for Gozo and NCW Members during NCW Exhibition on Old Traditional Crafts held on Saturday 8th May at the Gozo Ministry Victoria.


Participants during the Public Dialogue on Social Security Entitlements at the Museum of Archaeology Republic Street Valletta on Thursday 13th May 2010		Public Dialogue on Social Security Entitlements organised by National Council of Women as part of its activities for the European Year Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion 2010


Maria Isabel Vicandi, Ambassador for Spain, Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Chris Said, NCW President Ms Grace Attard and Suzanne Gatt University of Malta during the Seminar,"The Road Map for Equality After 2010" on May 12th 2010		Participants during the Seminar at the Corinthia Palace Hotel Attard, The Road Map for Equality After 2010" organised by the Ambassador for Spain


The American Ambassador addressing the participants during the Public Dialogue "Women in Public Life - A changing Scenario		A section of the participants during the Public Dialogue on Women in Public Life - A Changing Scenario held on the 16th April 2010

Monica Attard reading poetry during the Musico Literary Evening		Musico Literary Evening held at Sala Isouard on Friday 18th March 2010


Mrs Margaret Abela spouse of H.E. the President of Malta and NCW President Grace Attard during the launch of the Art Exhibition held at San Anton Palace.		The launching of NCW Art Exhibition by female Artist in aid of the Community Chest Fund at San Anton Palace.


International Women's Day Mass 6th March 2010		IWD celebration Mass at St. Patrick's church Sliema 6th March 2010


Mr John Ellis tutor and students during the English level 5 Course at NCW		ECDL Course students at work at NCW CTLC








Maria Elena Farrugia placed third during BMV Music Competition		Justin Zarb placed first during BMV Music Competition


Bettina Cassar placed second during the BMV Music Competition		Justin Zarb receiving his award from the Hon. Dolores Cristina Minister for Education, Youth and Culture and Grace Attard NCW President.


BMV Music Competition Judges		The Audience during the BMV Music Competition Concert.


4th Women Congress delegates from the Small States of Europe during the tour of MCC		NCW President Grace Attard, Ms Esther Eghobamien Head of Gender Commonwealth Secretariat and NCW Hon. General Secretary Doris Bingley during the Gala Dinner in honour of the Small States of Europe Delegates

Foreign Delegates during the 4th Women Congress Sept 2009		H.E. the US Ambassador, H.E. High Commissioner and Ms Esther Eghobamien Head of Gender - Commonwealth Secretariat

Mrs Margaret Abela, Mrs Catherine Gonzi and Mrs Michelle Muscat during the Congress of the Small States of Europe September 2009		Delegates during the Congress 25-26th September 2009

Hanan El Khatib ,Malta Foreign Office, Prof Peter Xuereb, President Emeritus Guido de Marco, Grace Attard, President National Council of Women, Vijay Krishnarajan, Deputy Director Commonwealth Foundation and Doris Bingley, Commonwealth Foundation Civil Society Advisory Committee.		CHOGM 2009 Commonwealth People’s Forum (CPF) “Partnering for a More Equitable and Sustainable Future” Conference/Consultation on Monday 8th June 2009 at the Royal Hall, The Palace Sliema


NCW Executive Committee meets Mrs Abela, wife of H.E. President Dr. George Abela		NCW President Grace Attard and the Executive Committee pay a courtesy call on His Excellency the President of Malta.


European Centre of the International Council of Women delegates with NCW members during the tree planting ceremony at San Anton to commenorate NCW 45th Anniversary and ECICW Spring General Assembly in Malta		President Grace Attard presenting NCW's donation to Mr. Patrick Pace from the Tree for You campaign.

The Hon. Louis Galea, Speaker of the House of Representatives, addresses the NCW Conference entitled ‘Maltese Women in the European Parliament’ on the occasion of the 45th Anniversary in collaboration with the European Centre of the International Council of Women. At The Victoria hotel, Sliema.		The Hon. Louis Galea, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs Grace Attard, NCW President and Mrs Grace Wedekind, ECICW President during the NCW conference

NCW conference on the occasion of the 45th Anniversary in collaboration with the European Centre of the International Council of Women at the Victoria Hotel Sliema		NCW conference on the occasion of the 45th Anniversary in collaboration with the European Centre of the International Council of Women at the Victoria Hotel Sliema

NCW President Grace Attard during the Press Conference with Commissioner Spdida at the Launch of the EU Campaign on the gender pay gap on the 3 March 2009		Carolyn Hannan Director, Division for the Advancement of Women (on the right) with Doris Bingley NCW Malta and Helen Reardon-Bond Director ,Gender Equality Policy and Inclusion UK during the 53rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York.


Prime Minister Dr. Lawrence Gonzi with NCW Executive Committee at the Prime Minister's office 23rd February 2009		Hon. Presidency for Dame Blanche Martin during the Foundation Day Dinner 20th February 2009

Annual General Meeting at the Victoria Hotel Saturday 31st January 2009		Grace Attard NCW New President during the AGM 2009


NCW President Doreen Micallef, Hon. General Secretary Doris Bingley, EESC Member Grace Attard with MEP Astrid Lulling		NCW delegation: President Doreen Micallef, Gen. Sec Doris Bingley and EESC member Grace Attard at a meeting with the Hon. Dr. Chris Said, Parliamentary Secretary for Communication.

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