ABBA Leader Ivan Grech Mintoff has hit back at Prime Minister Robert Abela for expressing “anger” at the fringe political party’s decision to report pro-choice activists to police, lashing out at the PL manifesto which hints at including female reproductive rights. ‘‘We know female reproductive rights is equal to abortion. So stop lying about your … Continued
Colombia has now decriminalised abortions during the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. A predominantly Roman Catholic country, this move to decriminalise abortion is one of a series of legal victories for reproductive rights in Latin America. Previously, abortions in Colombia were only allowed under particular circumstances, such as if the mother’s life or health was … Continued
Maltese MEP Josianne Cutajar, alongside other MEPs, has signed a letter calling for a European Charter for Digital Rights addressed to the Presidents of the European Commission, the Council, and the European Parliament. “I am proud to push for rights which ensure that the most vulnerable – and society in general – are able to … Continued
Canada has become the latest country to ban conversion therapy, joining several others, including Malta. The decision was taken with unanimous approval in parliament last year but came into force on* 7th January 2022. “As of today, it’s official: Conversion therapy is banned in Canada. Our government’s legislation has come into force – which means … Continued
A leading Maltese gay rights lobby has pleaded to Archbishop Charles Scicluna through a series of Tweets to finally acknowledge and condemn the queer hate spewed by Father David Muscat who said that being gay is “worse than being possessed”. “How many times do we need to write to you about homophobic hate speech by … Continued
MEPs held a discussion with experts from around the world about the protection and illegal adoption of child refugees from Ukraine. On Thursday evening, Members of the European Parliament came together to discuss how Ukrainian children from institutional care are at risk when fleeing the war. The discussion was held by MEPs who form part … Continued