Moviment Graffitti

DIMOSTRAZZJONI - Jum il-Mara Kuljum - Mill-Kliem Għall-Fatti
2022-03-06 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Malta) | Triton Fountain, Vjal Nelson, Valletta, Malta
Moviment Graffitti, Young Progressive Beings, Women’s Rights Foundation u Doctors for Choice qed jistiednu lil kulħadd għall-Marċ tal-Jum Internazzjonali tal-Mara li se jsir nhar il-Ħadd 6 ta’ Marzu, il-Belt. Niltaqgħu fejn il-Funtana tat-Tritoni fil-11.00 a.m. Wara l-Marċ se jkun hemm ftit diskorsi u kanzunetti.
L-attività semmejniha “Jum il-Mara Kuljum: Mill-kliem għall-fatti” biex nisħqu fuq il-ħtieġa li naħdmu u niġġieldu għall-bidla ta’ veru. Qegħdin insejħu għal strateġiji effettivi biex jiġu implimentati fuq medda ta’ żmien, biex is-sistema tinbidel f’waħda li verament ittejjeb il-ħajja tan-nisa fis-soċjetà.
Qegħdin nistiednu lin-nisa u lil dawk kollha li jridu jsemmgħu leħinhom kontra l-inugwaljanza bejn in-nisa u l-irġiel u kontra s-sessiżmu biex jingħaqdu magħna. Tistgħu iġġibu l-plakards magħkom. Aħna kollha differenti, imma kull mara taffaċċja problemi simili minħabba s-sistema patrijarkali li ngħixu fiha, imma nistgħu ningħaqdu flimkien biex inbiddlu din ir-realtà. Il-preżenza tiegħek hija importanti!

Moviment Graffitti, Young Progressive Beings, Women’s Rights Foundation and Doctors for Choice are inviting everyone to a march in Valletta on Sunday 6th March, on the occasion of the the International Women’s Day. We are gathering near the Tritons Fountain at 11.00 a.m. The march will be followed by a few speeches and songs.
We called the event “Women’s Day every day: Less words more action” to emphasize the necessity of advocating and fighting for actual change to happen. We are demanding strategies to be implemented to sustain long term, systemic changes that will truly improve the lives of women in society.
We invite all women and all those who want to raise their voice against gender inequality and sexism to join us. You can bring your own placards and signs. We are all different, yet everyone faces similar struggles caused by a patriarchal society and we can join forces to change this reality. Your presence is important!

Women's Day - Movie and Drinks
2022-03-08 17:30 - 22:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022, Moviment Graffitti is inviting you to a movie screening, The Glorias, and afterwards for a drink together at our premises in Valletta.
Moviment Graffitti is also organizing a march on Sunday 6th of March: https://www.facebook.com/events/695519044774977.
However, we would like to spend the 8th of March itself with those who feel like remembering women’s past struggles and present fights for justice and equality.
The Glorias (2020) is an American film directed by Julie Taymore. The movie narrates different phases and ages of Gloria Steinem’s life. Gloria Marie Steinem is a feminist journalist and political activist, especially prominent in the feminist movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Doors open at 5:30pm. The movie starts at 6pm. Drinks, nibbles, and music afterwards.

Maternity, Paternity, and Parental Leave in Malta - Panel Discussion
2022-06-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Maternity, paternity and parental leave in Malta: Where are we and where do we want to go?
Moviment Graffitti is organising a panel discussion about the current situation regarding maternity, paternity and parental leave. What are they at the moment? Are they adequate? What are the difficulties faced by parents with newborns and young children? What is the situation in other EU countries? What could be implemented to improve the current situation? We feel that the issue of family caring is not being discussed and explored enough. The aim of this panel discussion is to start sharing insights and challenges around family care and leave in Malta from an intersectional perspective.
We would also be exploring specific difficulties faced by the migrant community and third-country national parents living in Malta.
In addition, EU countries are committed to implement some new work-life adjustments, including longer and paid paternity leave and paid parental leave. An EU directive on parental leave has been issued in August 2019 and all countries are obliged to transpose this to national law until August 2022. So why is the Maltese government dragging its feet and why hasn’t it even started discussing this directive with the public?
In this event, we will be screening a short clip from the midwifery team at Positive Birth Malta. The panel discussion will be in person. Lawyer Carla Camilleri from aditus Foundation, Dr Anna Borg from the Centre for Labour Studies, University of Malta, and Karen Buttigieg from the National Parents Society for Persons with Disability, will be speaking in the panel discussion.

Press Conference - IMPROVE Work-Life Balance Law
2022-10-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Parliament Square, Valletta City Gate, Valletta, Malta
Ingħaqdu magħna quddiem il-Parlament nhar it-Tnejn, 3 ta’ Ottubru fil-5.00 p.m. għal konferenza stampa fejn se nkunu qegħdin nitolbu li l-liġi dwar il-bilanċ bejn ix-xogħol u l-ħajja privata tiġi mtejba.
Ktibna fit-tul dwar ir-raġunijiet għalfejn din il-liġi ma tkoprix biżżejjed il-ħtiġijiet tal-familji tagħna, inkluż ittra li bgħatna lill-MP Dr Andy Ellul (ara hawn: https://bit.ly/3BRlQxF). Fit-tweġiba tiegħu Dr Ellul ma qabel ma l-ebda punt li għamilna imma qal li l-Gvern għandu l-intenzjoni li jibni fuq miżuri bħal dawn biex itejjeb il-kwalità tal-ħajja. Li qegħdin nitolbu huwa li mill-kliem niġu għall-fatti mill-iktar fis possibbli. Il-familji tagħna ħaqqhom aħjar.
Din l-attività hija organizzata mill-Moviment Graffitti u għandha l-appoġġ tal-Malta Women’s Lobby, National Parents Society of Persons with Disability (NPSPD), Maltese Daddy, aditus foundation, Women’s Rights Foundation u MGRM.
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Join us outside Parliament at 5pm on Monday, 3rd October for a press conference where we will be demanding that the Work-Life Balance law be revisited with the aim of improving it.
We have written at length about why this law does not go far enough for our families, including a letter addressed to MP Dr Andy Ellul (see here: https://bit.ly/3BRlQxF). In his reply, Dr Ellul disagreed with all our points but said the Government intends to build on measures such as these to improve quality of life. We ask that he put words to action sooner rather than later. Our families deserve better.
This event is organised by Moviment Graffitti and endorsed by the Malta Women’s Lobby, the National Parents Society of Persons with Disability (NPSPD), Maltese Daddy, aditus foundation, Women’s Rights Foundation and MGRM.

Min se Jwieġeb għal Dawn il-Femiċidji?
2022-11-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Police Headquarters, St. Calcedonius Square, Floriana, FRN 1530, Malta
Nhar il-Ġimgħa, 25 ta’ Novembru, huwa l-Jum Internazzjonali għall-Eliminazzjoni tal-Vjolenza fuq in-Nisa.
Dan se jkun ftit jiem biss wara li mara oħra sfat maqtula brutalment, allegatament mill-ex sieħeb tagħha, qrib il-post fejn kienet taħdem.
Nhar il-Ġimgħa se niltaqgħu quddiem il-Kwartieri Ġenerali tal-Pulizija, il-Furjana, nimxu lejn il-Funtana tat-Tritoni, nidħlu Triq ir-Repubblika u nispiċċaw quddiem il-Qorti.
Se niltaqgħu propju quddiem il-Kwartieri Ġenerali tal-Pulizija għax hemm kienet Bernice Cassar ġimagħtejn ilu, biex tagħmel rapport ieħor lill-pulizija wara li l-ex raġel tagħha kien heddidha għal darb’oħra. Fil-fatt nhar it-Tnejn li għadda hija reġgħet għamlet rapport ieħor dwar it-theddid mill-aggressur tagħha.
L-għada, Bernice ġiet maqtula viċin il-post tax-xogħol tagħha u l-ex raġel tagħha huwa l-uniku suspettat fil-każ.
Bernice Cassar inqatlet wara li għamlet diversi rapporti biex il-pulizija jipproteġuha. Każ fil-qorti kontra l-ex raġel tagħha wara li għamlilha sikkina ma għonqha kien mistenni jibda sena oħra minħabba n-numru ta’ każijiet li hemm il-qorti u d-dewmien żejjed li jkun hemm.
Nhar il-Ġimgħa se niltaqgħu biex nesiġu li l-awtoritajiet jieħdu r-responsabbiltà għal dan il-falliment totali.
Kwalunkwe dewmien fil-proċeduri tal-qorti joqtol lin-nisa. Wasal iż-żmien li jittieħdu l-passi meħtieġa biex il-vjolenza domestika tiġi indirizzata bis-serjetà u bla dewmien.
Ingħaqdu magħna quddiem il-Kwartieri tal-Pulizija fil-Furjana biex nitolbu li l-vjolenza kontra n-nisa tinqered darba għal dejjem.
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This Friday, 25th November, is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
It takes place just days after another woman was brutally murdered, allegedly by her former partner, outside her workplace.
This Friday, we are meeting outside the Police Headquarters in Floriana, walk towards Triton Fountain, then through Republic Street and finish in front of the Law Courts.
We’re meeting outside the Police Headquarters in Floriana, since Bernice Cassar was just here, two weeks ago, filing another police report after her former husband threatened her for the umpteenth time. She also filed a report about her aggressor’s threats last Monday.
The next day, Bernice was shot outside her workplace and her former husband is the only suspect in the case.
Bernice Cassar was shot after filing multiple reports for police protection. A court case regarding her estranged husband holding a knife to her throat was scheduled to start a year from now, because of large court workloads and court delays.
This Friday, we are meeting to ask the authorities to take responsibility for this gross failure.
Every delay in court procedure kills women. It’s time to ensure that domestic violence is acted upon properly and swiftly.
Join us outside the Police HQ in Floriana to ask for violence against women to be eliminated once and for all.

Fit-Triq Bla Biza' - Reclaim the Night
2022-12-02 18:30 - 21:30 | Love Monument, Spinola Bay, St Julians, Malta
Every year, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we come together to raise awareness on the violence which women experience in its many physical, sexual and psychological forms.
This violence encompasses street harassment, cyber harassment, psychological abuse, unwanted sexual advances, rape, femicide, human trafficking, child marriage and female genital mutilation. Stopping this violence starts by (but doesn’t stop at) listening to and believing women.
This year we are marching to Reclaim the Night (Fit-Triq bla Biża’). This is the first such march being held in Malta. We will be marching to show resistance and demand our right to move safely in public spaces, no matter the time, the place and what we are wearing.
We will gather on Friday 2nd December at the LOVE Monument in St. Julian’s at 18.30, and then march together along the front. As part of the event, we will share stories about the personal experiences of women and the daily violence which we face.
We are inviting you all to submit your stories here (https://bit.ly/3THdgcE). Submissions can be anonymous and you may also read out your own story on the day. More information is provided in the form.
The march will end in Ġnien Indipendenza, where we will have the stories being read out and performances by female artists.
We are inviting those joining us on the day to wear purple.
See you there
Moviment Graffitti, Women’s Rights Foundation, Young Progressive Beings (YPB), Integra Foundation, MGRM, Migrant Women Association, Women for Women, Dar Merħba Bik, Malta Association of Women in Business, aditus Foundation, SOAR / Jean Antide Foundation, FIDEM Charity Foundation, Fondazzjoni Sebħ, Doctors for Choice, YMCA Malta, IVY – Interrupting Violence towards Youth, Malta Women’s Lobby, Allied Rainbow Communities (ARC), Malta Girl Guides, Żminijietna – Voice of the Left, Empower, Men Against Violence and Dance Beyond Borders.

Press Conference - YES to Bill 28
2022-12-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Parliament Square, Valletta City Gate, Valletta, Malta
On Monday 19th December, at some point in the afternoon, a vote will be held in Parliament on the second reading of Bill 28 – a new law that will allow termination of dangerous pregnancies that put women’s lives or health at grave risk. It is essential that this vote passes so that Bill 28 continues on its way to become law.
At 3pm we will be giving a press conference in front of Parliament together with other NGOs of the Voice for Choice coalition. We will also remain in front of Parliament until the vote is taken, to encourage MPs to vote in favour of this essential law that protects the lives and health of women.
Although this is not a rally because the time of the vote is inconvenient to many people, those who can make it to Valletta at that time can join us as we mark this important milestone in Malta’s women’s rights history.

Film Screening - Call Jane
2023-02-16 18:30 - 22:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a film screening of Call Jane on Thursday 16th February, and afterwards for a drink together at our premises in Valletta!
Call Jane is inspired by the true story of the Jane Collective, a female-led underground group that helped women secure safe but illegal abortions before the 1973 passing of Roe v Wade.
The doors will open at 6.30pm, and the film will start at 7pm. The event is free of charge, and you are welcome to bring snacks and drinks, or purchase drinks from the bar.
You can watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-1pUnTsSQc
The film will have English subtitles and an intermission.
See you there

Vigil for Justice - Justice for Sion
2023-02-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Law Courts, VGX6+9RQ, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us on Thursday 23rd February for a vigil in front of the Courts of Justice, Valletta at 6:30pm
Together with her family, we will be commemorating Sion’s life, remembering her tragic death, and seeking justice following 18 long years of waiting for the alleged murderers to walk free.
We will also be questioning:
– Why did it take 18 years of the case to start?
– Why was the word ‘prostituta’ so important for this case?
– Why was the key evidence lost?
– Why were there mistakes in the charges?
All those in support of LGBTIQ+ & women’s lives are welcome to join us in this demonstration.
Illustration of Sion by Gorg Mallia
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Ingħaqdu magħna l-Ħamis 23 ta’ Frar għal velja quddiem il-Qorti tal Ġustizzja, il-Belt fis-6:30pm.
Flimkien ma familta, ħa nkunu qed nikkommemoraw il-ħajja ta Sion, niftakru fil-mewta traġika tagħha, u nistaqsu għal ġustizzja wara 18 il-sena twila biex il-qattiela allegati ħarġu mhux ħatja.
Ser inkunu qed nistaqsu:
– Għaliex dal-każ dam 18 il-sena biex jibda?
– Għaliex il-kelma prostituta tagħat daqshekk importanza f’dal każ?
– Għaliex l-evidenza mportanti ġiet mitlufa?
– Għaliex kien hemm żballji fl-akkużi?
Nistiednu lil kull min jappoġġja l-komunita LGBTIQ u in-nisa biex tingħaqdu magħna għal din id-demostrazzjoni.
Tpinġija ta Sion minn Gorg Mallia

Film Screening - Suffragette
2023-03-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Bħala parti mill-avvenimenti li qegħdin norganizzaw għall-okkażjoni tal-Jum Internazzjonali tal-Mara 2023, Il-Moviment Graffitti se juri l-film Suffragette nhar il-Ġimgħa 3 ta’ Marzu fis- 6.30 p.m. ġewwa 67, Strait Street, il-Belt Valletta.
Ambjentat fil-bidu tas-seklu 20 fl-Ingilterra, Suffragette, li ħareġ fl-2015 huwa film spirat minn ġrajjiet li seħħew fl-istorja. Grupp ta’ nisa, imħeġġin mill-attiviżmu ta’ Emmeline Pankhurst organizzaw ruħhom politikament biex jiġġieldu għall-ġustizzja soċjali, għall-ugwaljanza u speċjalment għad-dritt tal-vot. L-istorja tas-Suffragettes Ingliżi hija ġlieda kontra l-inġustizzja daqs kemm hija ġlieda kontra l-forzi tal-ġustizzja stess. In-nisa rreżistew daqs kemm il-ġlieda tagħhom sabet reżistenza mill-istrutturi patrijarkali ta’ dak iż-żmien.
Qabel il-film, l-akkademika, il-Professur Carmen Sammut se tagħmel preżentazzjoni qasira mil-lenti femminista dwar il-ġrajjiet storiċi u soċjali li wasslu biex in-nisa kisbu l-vot f’Malta fl-1947.
Id-dħul huwa b’xejn. Ejjew nixorbu tazza nbid flimkien u naraw dan il-ġawhra ta’ film li ma jistax ħlief jispirana.
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As part of the run-up to International Women’s Day 2023, Moviment Graffitti will be screening the film Suffragette on Friday 3rd March at 6.30 p.m. at its premises at 67, Strait Street, Valletta.
Set in early 20th century England, Suffragette is a 2015 film inspired by true events where a group of women, instigated by the activism of Emmeline Pankhurst, organised themselves politically to fight for social justice, equality and especially the right to vote. The story of the British Suffragettes was a fight against injustice as much as it was against the forces of justice themselves. They resisted as much as their fight was resisted by the patriarchal structures of the time.
Before the film, Professor Carmen Sammut, academic, will give a brief historical and sociological background about women’s struggle for universal suffrage in Malta in 1947 from a feminist perspective.
Entrance is free of charge. Come and share a glass of wine with us and watch this amazing and inspiring film.

The Struggle in Iran - Documentary Screening and Discussion
2023-03-07 18:00 - 21:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
On the occasion of International Woman’s Day we are organizing a film screening and discussion in solidarity with the struggle of women in Iran.
Join us for a film screening of an interesting documentary about Iranian activist Masih Alinejad, followed by a discussion with Sanaz Manouchehrian, an Iranian woman living in Malta.
Masih Alinejad is a journalist, author and women’s rights activist, who has worked extensively on human rights in Iran. She remains active in her work from New York, where she lives in exile.
The doors will open at 6pm and the film will start at 6:30pm. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks, or purchase drinks at the bar.
See you there

Women's March Malta 2023
2023-03-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Law Courts, VGX6+9RQ, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta
Wednesday, 8th March is International Women’s Day 2023. Women’s day has a long history of women protesting against injustices and fighting for change as well as remembering their struggles and achievements. This year we will once again be marching in protest against the injustices of our incompetent and insensitive systems and the inequality which women continue to experience in our patriarchal society.
This year the theme we have chosen is Women United against Injustice (Nisa Magħqudin għax mill-Ġustizzja Mċaħħdin). This theme has been chosen because of the many injustices that women in our society face every day especially when they seek justice through our institutions. Over the past months alone, we have seen senseless sentences and court decisions, long years of waiting for action to be taken or for justice to be served, police inaction which could have prevented serious crimes such as domestic violence and femicide, lack of information, lack of coordination, as well as instances of baseless victim blaming. Women experience injustice not only because of inequality and discrimination but also because our justice system is a farce.
Join us on Wednesday, 8th March at 5.30 pm near the Triton Fountain in Floriana where we will start our protest march to voice our anger at these institutions which are supposed to protect us and to demand that our voices be heard and justice served. The march will end in front of the law courts where we will shout our demands.
Come and bring other women. Come with placards voicing your anger and demanding justice.
#womenunitedagainstinjustice
#nisamagħqudinmillġustizzjamċaħħdin
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L-Erbgħa, 8 ta’ Marzu huwa l-Jum Internazzjonali tal-Mara 2023. Jum il-Mara għandu storja twila ta’ nisa jipprotestaw kontra l-inġustizzji u jiġġieldu għall-bidla kif ukoll ifakkru l-ġlidiet u r-rebħiet tagħhom fil-passat. Din is-sena se nkunu għal darb’oħra qegħdin nimmarċjaw bi protesta kontra l-inġustizzji li jitwettqu mis-sistemi inkompetenti u insensittivi tagħna u kontra l-inugwaljanzi li n-nisa għadhom jaffaċċjaw ta’ kuljum fis-soċjetà patrijarkali li ngħixu fiha.
Din is-sena t-tema li għażilna hija Nisa Magħqudin għax mill-Ġustizzja Mċaħħdin. Din it-tema ġiet magħżula minħabba l-ħafna inġustizzji li n-nisa fis-soċjetà iħabbtu wiċċhom magħhom ta’ kuljum speċjalment meta jfittxu l-ġustizzja fl-istituzzjonijiet tagħna. Matul ix-xhur li għaddew rajna sentenzi u deċiżjonijiet bla sens mill-qrati tagħna, snin twal ta’ stennija biex tittieħed azzjoni biex issir ġustizzja, nuqqas ta’ azzjoni mill-pulizija li setgħet evitat reati serji bħall-vjolenza domestika u anki femiċidji, nuqqas ta’ informazzjoni u ta’ koordinazzjoni, kif ukoll sitwazzjonijiet fejn il-vittma minflok ġiet protetta, taw it-tort lilha. In-nisa jesperjenzaw l-inġustizzja mhux biss minħabba l-inugwaljanza u d-diskriminazzjoni imma wkoll għax is-sistema ġudizzjarja hija farsa.
Ingħaqdu magħna nhar l-Erbgħa 8 ta’ Marzu fil-5.30 ta’ filgħaxija fejn il-Funtana tat-Tritoni, il-Furjana minn fejn se jitlaq il-marċ biex insemmgħu leħinna u nesprimu r-rabja tagħna lejn dawn l-istituzzjonijiet li suppost qegħdin hemm biex jipproteġuna u biex nisħqu li l-vuċi tagħna tkun mismugħa. Il-marċ jintemm quddiem il-qrati fejn se nagħmlu dawn it-talbiet tagħna b’vuċi soda.
Ejjew u ġibu nisa oħra magħkom. Ejjew u ġibu l-placards bil-messaġġi tagħkom ta’ rabja biex nesiġu li ssir ġustizzja.
#womenuniteagainstinjustice
#nisamagħqudinmillġustizzjamċaħħdin

Sisterhood - Let's Talk About It
2023-06-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Come and join us for a community discussion on the theme of ‘Sisterhood’. We want to explore and understand the perceptions of sisterhood, and what it means to us.
When was this word first used and what does it mean to women and feminists? What is cis-sterhood, and is it a politically neutral word? What does this word mean to you and do you like to use it? Is it a concept, and idea or a practice? We will open the discussion to everyone’s ideas!
Doors open at 6pm, with discussion starting at 6:30pm. We will also have a bar with drinks and nibbles available!

Film Screening - Hidden Figures
2023-07-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a film screening of the 2016 film ‘Hidden Figures’ as we remember the past and current struggles of women, especially women of colour.
Hidden Figures is based on the true story of 3 female African-American mathematicians who, despite playing a pivotal role in the launch of an astronaut into orbit, face undermining gender and racial discrimination at work.
Entrance is free, and you are welcome to bring your own snacks, or purchase drinks from the bar. Afterwards, you are invited to join us for drinks and nibbles!
You can watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/5wfrDhgUMGI
The film will have English subtitles and an intermission.
See you there

Film Screening - The Feminist on Cell Block Y
2023-08-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a screening of ‘The Feminist on Cellblock Y’, and a short discussion afterwards!
The 2018 documentary focuses on 22-year old Richie Reseda, who while incarcerated at a California prison, led a class for fellow inmates on feminism and toxic masculinity.
Afterwards, we will have a short discussion on feminism, toxic masculinity and the justice system.
Entrance is free, and you are welcome to bring your own snacks or purchase drinks from the bar!
See you there

FemiFest - Queer Edition
2023-09-12 16:00 - 23:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
We will be having various events! Feel free to join us for the whole FemiFest, or drop in for your preferred activities.
Programme of events

4 – 6 pm: Workshops: Making queer placards, queer flags, and queer earrings!
6:30 – 8 pm: Community Discussion on queer women in feminist spaces
9pm: Move your body and dance!

Entrance is free, and we will provide all the materials needed for the workshops. However, you are welcome to bring with you any fabric, paints or other supplies. There will also be some light snacks and drinks available throughout.
This event will be a safe space for women and non-binary people.
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Ingħaqdu magħna għall-ewwel FemiFest: Edizzjoni Kwir!
Se jkollna programm mimli attivitajiet! Tista’ tattendi l-FemiFest kollu, jew tiġi għall-attivitajiet li jinteressawk.
Programm ta’ attivitajiet

4 – 6 pm: Workshops: Nagħmlu kartelluni, bnadar u msielet kwir!
6:30 – 8 pm: Diskussjoni bejnietna dwar nisa kwir fi spazji femministi
9pm: Niċċaqalqu mal-mużika!

Id-dħul huwa b’xejn, u nipprovdu l-materjal għall-workshops aħna. Imma jekk tixtieq iġġib xi drapp, żebgħa jew xi materjal ieħor għal waqt il-workshops, tista’ wkoll. Waqt l-attività jkun hemm ftit tnaqqir u xorb.
Din l-attività se tipprovdi spazju sigur għan-nisa u persuni non-binary.

Documentary Screening - The Janes
2023-09-28 18:00 - 21:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
For the occasion of International Safe Abortion Day, join us for a screening of ‘The Janes’ followed by brief talks and a group discussion!
The 2022 documentary tells the true story of members of the Jane Collective, a group of women who performed abortions in the US from 1968 until abortion was legalised in 1973 through Roe v. Wade. The documentary features interviews with several members of the collective. (Roe v. Wade was in effect until 2022, when it was overturned).
After the screening, we will turn our attention to the local context.
We will first have 2 brief talks by Prof Isabel Stabile and Dr Natalie Psaila from Doctors for Choice, who will talk about the local Family Planning Advisory Service (FPAS Malta), which provides information on reproductive health, and the Abortion Doula Support Service, which provides information and support specifically on abortion. Next, Liza Caruana-Finkel, a helpline volunteer with Abortion Support Network, will talk about the organisation’s work in helping people across Europe (including Malta) access abortions through information and financial assistance.
Afterwards, we will open up to a group discussion on abortion in relation to Malta. Bring your thoughts and questions!
Entrance is free, and you are welcome to bring your own snacks or purchase drinks from the bar!
See you there

Banner-Making Session for Malta Pro-Choice Rally 2023
2023-09-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Come along for a pro-choice Banner Making session!
Are you passionate about reproductive rights and standing up for safe and legal abortion? If so, join us in getting creative for the upcoming rally!
Event Date: 29/09/2023
Time: 18:00-21:00
Location: 67, Strait Street (Graffitti Premises)
We will be coming together to design eye-catching placards that showcase our unwavering support for reproductive freedom.
What to bring:

We will provide art supplies, but feel free to bring your own!
Design tips and inspiration
Engaging conversations about reproductive rights

Every placard you create will be a powerful symbol of our commitment to reproductive justice. #ProChoice #ReproductiveRights
(Beers will also be available for purchase at the premises)

Rally ta' Malta Pro-Choice 2023 // Malta's Pro-Choice Rally 2023
2023-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Monument of Manuel Dimech, Castille Square, Valletta, Malta
Ingħaqad magħna għall-Mixja u r-Rally ta’ Malta Pro-Choice 2023, li se sseħħ is-Sibt 30 ta’ Settembru!
L-attività se tibda b’mixja li se titlaq minn Pjazza Kastilja, il-Belt Valletta. Il-mixja se tibda fl-4pm, b’hekk nitolbu lil dawk li ħa jattendu sabiex ikunu hemm ftit qabel. Wara li nimxu mill-Belt, se ninġabru finalment quddiem il-qrati tal-liġi. Fost oħrajn, hemmhekk ser ikollna sensiela ta’ kelliema, prestazzjonijiet u anke merċ bħal flokkijiet u tote bags.
It-tema ta’ din is-sena hija ‘l-istigma tal-abort.’
Kull sena, mijiet ta’ individwi f’Malta għamlu abort. Fil-fatt, kull wieħed u waħda minna nafu ’l xi ħadd li xi darba għamlu abort. L-abort huwa komuni. L-abort huwa normali.
Iżda l-abort huwa wkoll kriminalizzat. Ftit xhur ilu biss f’Malta, mara ġiet imħarrka talli għamlet abort. Din ġiet irrappurtata mill-partner abbużiv tagħha, u l-Istat għen biex ikompli ċ-ċiklu tal-vjolenza.
Nies li jagħmlu abort m’għandhomx jiġu ġġudikati jew kriminalizzati. Ir-residenti kollha ta’ Malta ħaqqhom li kollha jiġu trattati b’rispett u li jkollhom l-awtonomija sabiex niddeċiedu x’inhu l-aħjar għalina, għal ġisimna, għal ħajjitna.
Il-koalizzjoni Voice for Choice, li hija magħmula minn 14-il organizzazzjoni u grupp, se tkompli tiġġieled sakemm l-abort jiġi dekriminalizzat, normalizzat, destigmatizzat, u jsir disponibbli u aċċessibbli lokalment.
Ingħaqad magħna!
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Join us for Malta’s Pro-Choice March and Rally 2023, which will take place on Saturday 30th September!
The event starts with a march departing from Castille Square, Valletta. The march will start at 4pm, so please arrive before then. After walking through Valletta, we will gather in front of the law courts. There, we will have speeches, performances, merchandise, and more!
This year’s theme is ‘abortion stigma.’
Each year, hundreds of people in Malta have abortions. In fact, we all know and love people who have had abortions. Abortion is common. Abortion is normal.
But abortion is also criminalised. Just a few months ago, a woman was prosecuted for having an abortion in Malta. Reported to the police by her abusive partner, the State helped perpetuate the cycle of violence.
People who have abortions should not be judged or criminalised. All residents of Malta deserve to be treated with respect and to have the autonomy to decide what is best for ourselves, our bodies, our lives.
The Voice for Choice coalition, made up of 14 organisations and groups, will continue to fight until abortion is decriminalised, normalised, destigmatised, and made available and accessible locally.
Join us!

Her-Story: Women's Suffrage in Malta
2023-10-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
In October 1947, women in Malta could vote for the first time.
Maltese women did not take to the streets to fight for the vote but it was still a huge struggle, fought in the corridors of power and on the media, until their right as equal citizens was recognised by a male dominated political system. Such important events of her-story are often neglected and perhaps not given the importance they deserve.
Today, 76 years later, women’s political representation in Malta still remains relatively low. Women have still not managed to make significant inroads in the local political sphere. We will be discussing the part of her-story related to women’s suffrage in Malta with Professor Carmen Sammut who has published research in this area.
Professor Sammut will give a short presentation on the topic followed by a community discussion.
We invite you to join us for a glass of wine and to participate in the conversation on Monday, 23rd October at 6.30 p.m.
Entrance is free.

Echoes of Silence: A Tribute to Bernice Cilia
2023-11-22 07:30 - 08:30 | MCAST, The Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology, Paola, Malta
As we near the poignant first anniversary of Bernice Cilia’s untimely and tragic departure, we warmly extend an invitation to you for a Silent March and Tribute Gathering.
This solemn occasion is not only to honour and cherish the memory of Bernice but also to unite in a resolute stance against the pervasive scourge of domestic violence. Together we will walk in silence, a symbol of our collective spirit and commitment, followed by a gathering where we will celebrate Bernice’s enduring legacy of love and courage, and reflect on our shared responsibility to challenge and change the deeply entrenched norms that perpetuate domestic violence.
In honouring Bernice, we recommit ourselves to this vital cause, inspired by her strength and the unyielding spirit of all who seek to end this cycle of violence.
The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to Moviment Graffitti for their invaluable support in preparing this event

Dimostrazzjoni - Reżistenza għall-kultura ta’ vjolenza
2023-11-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Triton Fountain, Vjal Nelson, Valletta, Malta
25th November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Moviment Graffitti, together with Young Progressive Beings, is organising a protest march and action as a form of resistance to the culture of violence that characterises our patriarchal society.
A culture of violence is one which normalises, justifies and therefore creates a context where violence can flourish in all its forms. Violence against women can be domestic, physical, sexual, social, moral, psychological, economic, political, religious, financial you name it, women have been subjected to it. We live in a society where violence against women is often concealed behind jokes, unwanted comments full of sexual connotations (often disguised as compliments), and other stereotyped behaviour.

On Sunday 26th November, we will be meeting near the Triton Fountain at 11.00 a.m. to march in protest against this culture of violence and to empower women to resist violence in all its forms. Join us. Be part of the fight against gender-based violence, which affects mostly women. You can bring your own placards or use ours.

Resisting the Culture of Violence - Community Discussion
2023-11-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a safe-space community discussion for women and non-binary persons, on the occasion of the 16 days of activism to fight against violence on women.
After marching in Valletta on the 25th of November, we would like to invite you for a time to reflect and share.
What do we mean by the culture of violence and rape culture? What are our personal experiences? What does the pyramid of violence represent?
Violence against women and non-binary people can be domestic, physical, sexual, social, moral, psychological, economic, political, religious and financial. It can be evident and explicit as well as subtle and invisible.
What can we do to resist the culture of violence and what could we demand?
The discussion will start at 6:30pm. Drinks and some snacks will be available.

Pussy Powerful: A Poster to Pamphlet Making Workshop
2024-02-09 17:30 - 21:30 | Valletta Design Cluster, 25 Bull Street, Valletta, VLT 1570, Malta
Have a lot of emotions and not sure what to do with them? Join us for a workshop with Anna Calleja and Fran Zammit on Friday 9th February 17:30-21:30 at Valletta Design Cluster where we will discuss, draw and collage feminist and political posters in preparation for Woman’s Day (8th March).
Every participant will leave with a pamphlet collection of the posters made during the workshop.
Materials will be generously provided by Anna Calleja.
Workshop donation is €5, however if you are unable to pay this, please write to us.
Please RSVP through this link to reserve a place: https://forms.gle/RCJycmRbTSmtVYvz5
For inspiration, check out See Red: https://seeredwomensworkshop.wordpress.com

Ċine-Palestina Women: 3000 Nights
2024-02-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for another edition of Ċine-Palestina where we will be screening the film 3000 Nights (2015), dir. Mai Masri.
As part of our lead up for Women’s Day 2024 we are raising awareness on the conditions of Palestinian women within the Israeli occupation’s prison system. The film follows our protagonist, Layal, a Palestinian school teacher hailing from Nablus in the occupied West Bank. Layal and her husband are prepared to make their way to Canada, when Layal is apprehended by the Israeli military at a checkpoint. The film follows the events following her arrest and sentencing.
Entrance is free, and snacks and drinks will be available. We hope to see you there!

Women's Day - Tote Bags Workshop
2024-02-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for an evening of creativity as part of our events around this year’s Women’s Day.
You can bring an old tote bag and transform it into a feminist one with fabric markers and paints, or even stick/sew a piece of material on top of unwanted adverts/words on your tote bag. Francesca Zammit from YPB will bring her sewing machine to help us out with creativity. You may also bring an old T-shirt/other fabric and we will transform them into a tote bag during the workshop.
We will also have some ready-made tote bags waiting to be transformed into creative and colourful pieces of feminist art.
The workshop will last about 2 hours. Throughout it we will also be able to chat, have a drink and chill.
This is a safe space activity: women, non-binary & trans people, queers and allies are welcome. We have a right to ask people to leave if they are making others feel unsafe.

Jum il-Mara - Flimkien għal-Liberazzjoni Kollettiva
2024-03-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Triton Fountain, Vjal Nelson, Valletta, Malta
Nistiednu lill-pubbliku biex jingħaqad magħna l-Ġimgħa 8 ta’ Marzu għall-marċ il-Belt Valletta fl-okkażjoni tal-Jum Internazzjonali tal-Mara 2024.
Il-Jum Internazzjonali tal-Mara jgħaqqad flimkien lin-nisa kollha li ġġieldu kontra l-inġustizzji u għall-bidla kemm fil-passat riċenti u kemm fl-istorja. Dan il-jum iservi biex niftakru fil-ġlidiet u r-rebħiet tagħhom, filwaqt li nagħrfu dak li għad baqa’ xi jsir biex inkunu nistgħu ngħixu f’soċjetà fejn kulħadd jikkollabora flimkien biex negħlbu l-isterjotipi, il-vjolenza abbażi tal-ġeneru, il-femiċidju, il-kultura tal-istupru, it-tqassim inġust tat-trobbija tat-tfal u tax-xogħol tad-dar, il-privileġġ maskili f’ħafna oqsma tal-ħajja ta’ kuljum, is-sessiżmu u l-lingwaġġ sessist, id-differenzi fil-qligħ, nuqqas ta’ servizzi u drittijiet riproduttivi, u l-lista ma tispiċċa qatt.
Nisa, persuni non-binary u persuni trans madwar id-dinja għadhom iħossu passjoni qawwija għal dan il-jum simboliku, kif ukoll dawk li jappoġġjaw il-ġlieda għal soċjetà ħielsa minn dominanza patrijarkali. Għalhekk din is-sena għażilna t-tema Flimkien għal Liberazzjoni Kollettiva biex insostnu l-ħtieġa li ningħaqdu flimkien għall-bidla. Irridu bidla li teħles lin-nisa mill-oppressjoni u mill-inġustizzja. Bidliet u titjibiet żgħar huma importanti imma l-għan tagħna huwa li ssir bidla ħafna iktar radikali u globali fir-relazzjonijiet u fl-istituzzjonijiet.
Se nkunu qegħdin nimmarċjaw irrabbjati u frustrati, niftakru f’dawk ħutna n-nisa li tlifna f’dawn l-aħħar snin u fil-familji tagħhom li għadhom qegħdin jistennew li ssir ġustizzja. Nemmnu li importanti li nsemmu lil Sion, lil Bernice, lil Paulina u din l-aħħar mara li ġiet maqtula minn min suppost kien iħobbha, Sandra Ramirez.
Ingħaqdu magħna nhar il-Ġimgħa 8 ta’ Marzu fil-5.30 pm fejn il-Funtana tat-Tritoni, il-Furjana fejn se jibda l-marċ ta’ protesta.
Ejjew u ġibu magħkom nisa oħrajn, ħbieb non-binary u oħrajn li jappoġġjawna. Ejjew bil-kartelluni f’idejkom b’messaġġi ta’ rabja, tgħajtu għall-ġustizzja, u toħolmu f’liberazzjoni femminista.
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We invite the public to join us on Friday 8th March for a march in Valletta on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024.
International Women’s Day brings together all the women who have fought in recent and remote history against injustices and for change. This day is about remembering their struggles and achievements, while being aware of what there is still to be done for us to be able live in a society where all people can collaborate together to overcome gender stereotypes, gender-based violence, femicide, rape culture, unfair sharing of parenting and housework, male privilege in many spheres of daily life, sexism and sexist language, wage gaps, inadequate reproductive services and rights, and the list is endless.
Women, non-binary and trans people all around the world still feel deeply passionate about this symbolic day, as well as all allies in the struggle for a society free from patriarchal domination. Hence this year we have chosen the title United for Collective Liberation to underline the need to join forces for change. We are also looking for a change that will liberate women from oppression and injustice. Small amendments and improvements towards justice are essential but our aim is to see a much more radical, global change in relationships and institutions.
We will be marching with anger and frustration, remembering all the sisters we have lost in the past years and their families that are still waiting for justice. We believe it is important to name Sion, Bernice, Paulina and the last woman who was killed by the hands of someone who was supposed to love her, Sandra Ramirez.
Join us on Friday, 8th March at 5.30 pm near the Triton Fountain in Floriana where we will start our protest march.
Come and bring other women, non-binary friends and allies. Come with placards voicing your anger, demanding justice, dreaming of a feminist liberation.

Beauty, Capitalism, and Women's Liberation - Safe Space Discussion and Karaoke
2024-03-15 18:30 - 23:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
As we wind down from Women’s Day, join us for another community discussion, this time on the theme of Beauty, Capitalism, and how all this ties into Women’s Liberation.
How does capitalism influence our beauty standards, and do these differ between places and people? We want to explore how beauty and capitalism affects us and how we all collectively contribute to this theme.
The discussion will start at 6:30pm, and afterwards we will have a Karaoke session at 9pm. Drinks and nibbles will also be available throughout.
This is a safe space activity: women, non-binary and trans people are welcome. We have a right to ask people to leave if they are making others feel unsafe.

Film Screening - Never Rarely Sometimes Always
2024-05-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a screening of ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’, followed by drinks and a brief discussion!
The 2020 film follows a 17-year old girl who has to face financial difficulties, deliberate misinformation, shame and loneliness to access an abortion. Directed by Eliza Hittman, it takes place in Pennsylvania, a US state with certain abortion restrictions that come to light in this film.
This parallels the real-life situation of the hundreds of women in Malta who access abortions each year, and the many barriers standing in the way of this essential service.
After the screening, we will have a brief discussion on the film and abortion in the local context, followed by some drinks and nibbles.
Entrance is free, and you are welcome to bring your own snacks or purchase drinks from the bar!

See you there!

FemiFest: Beach Edition
2024-06-15 16:00 - 22:00 | Ġnejna Bay, W8CV+5PW Triq il-Ġnejna, Mġarr, Malta
Join us for our FemiFest: Beach Edition!
We will be having various events, and you’re welcome to join for the whole FemiFest or drop in for your preferred activities! Alternatively, you can simply join for the community beach day without taking part in any of the activities.
Programme of events:

4-6pm: Swimming, lounging & beach games
6-7pm: Community Discussion on body positivity
7:30pm: Sunset yoga
8:30pm: Music, dancing and socialising!

Come and experience an afternoon filled with a sense of community, empowerment and inclusion. A space where you can express yourself without judgement, and have fun!
This is a safe space activity: women, non-binary and trans people are welcome. We have a right to ask people to leave if they are making others feel unsafe.
