Programme Unveiled For Six-Year Anniversary Of Daphne’s Assassination As Crowdfund Launched
An extensive events programme has just been unveiled leading up to the sixth anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination, as a crowdfund has just been launched to cover the costs.
Earlier this morning in Valletta, Repubblika President Robert Aquilina unveiled the full programme of events leading up to 16th October – the day which marks the sixth year since Daphne’s assassination.
Once again, Repubblika, #occupyjustice and Manuel Delia are organising a series of events to commemorate the anniversary of this very dark day.
“As we reiterate our call for truth and justice, this year’s events will not only honour Daphne, but will focus on that which she fought for the most – a cleaner republic,” the NGOs said.
“Although the fight goes on and may seem impossible at times, we have gained a lot of ground in the past six years. However, it is not enough; and it won’t be until full truth and justice for Daphne and her stories are achieved, until we ensure that we are free from the shackles of corruption that have enveloped our country and that ALL national institutions function as expected in a truly democratic country,” the organisers stated.
“We are calling upon you for your help and support once again, that we may continue Daphne’s work, and help achieve the goals she believed in.”
So how can you help?
“Your crowdfunding donation to Repubblika will help us to pay for all the costs incurred in the organisation, planning and implementation of the calendar of events to commemorate the 6th anniversary of Daphne’s assassination. The costs also include administration and logistical expenses and the promotion of the full programme to reach as wide an audience as possible.”
“This year, part of the funds collected will go towards a museum being launched by Fondazione Falcone in Palermo, in memory of Giovanni Falcone, Paolo Borsellino and all victims of the mafia. The funds will be invested in a room in the museum that will be dedicated to Daphne.”
“The total cost to be incurred is €20,000 and we are therefore aiming to collect these funds via this crowd-funding action.”
Events marking the 6th anniversary of the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia
The programme kicked off this morning, as it was announced in Valletta.
From 5th to 16th October an art exhibition will be taking place at the Istitut Kattoliku in Floriana, open from 10am to 7pm.
On 9th October, PEN Malta will launch the book Daphne – A Memorial in Verse, at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Floriana.
11th October will see the launch of a virtual library of a decade of corruption with Julian Delia, taking place at 4pm at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Floriana.
On 13th October at 6pm, Caroline Muscat interviews Karolina Farská, one of the organisers of the protests following the killing of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kusnirová in 2018, once again at the Grand Hotel Excelsior.
A roundtable discussion will be held on 14th October at 10am, with the participation of Chiara Di Gaetano Libera, Associazioni, nomi e numeri contro le mafie at the Grand Hotel Excelsior.
16th October
11am – Online discussion between Robert Aquilina, Repubblika and Alessandro de Lisi, Fondazione Falcone
3pm – Silent Gathering at Bidnija, il-Mosta
6pm – Mass in suffrage of Daphne Caruana Galizia, at St Francis of Assisi Church
7pm – March from The Wembley Store, Triq ir-Repubblika, il-Belt Valletta
7:30pm – Vigil at Misraħ L-Assedju l-Kbir, il-Belt Valletta
For further information and the full programme of events visit https://repubblika.org/event/
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