Navigating the Emotional Landscape: Understanding and Coping with STI Diagnosis
2024-01-08
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) not only affect people physically but also have impacts on their emotions and mental well-being.Read More…
The Secrets of Morning Sickness: A Breakthrough in Understanding and Potential Effective Treatments
2023-12-20
Morning sickness during pregnancy is a common yet unpredictable phenomenon that affects many pregnant women, manifesting as nausea and vomiting. However, the impact of this varies widely from woman to woman.Read More…
Important Tips for Navigating the Festive Season
2023-12-18
The festive season, marked by the jingling of bells and the scent of pine, is a time when families comeRead More…
Unveiling the Artistry and Compassion Behind Areola Reconstruction Tattooing
2023-12-12
In the world of permanent makeup, the art and science of areola reconstruction tattooing stand out as a transformative and compassionate service.Read More…
Trapped in a Narcissistic Relationship
2023-11-30
I had been stuck in that box for over a decade, but I was finally let out, and it felt like I was breathing in fresh air for the very first time.Read More…
Overcoming the Odds: A Journey of Resilience from Classroom to PhD
2023-11-28
WHAM, asked Maria, a 26 year old who is currently a doctoral student in Tampere, about the challenges she found before being accepted to do a Phd. Read More…
Teachers’ Strike as Salary Negotiations Stall: A Closer Look at the Challenges Faced by Educators
2023-11-26
As the clock ticks towards Monday, November 27th, the atmosphere in Malta’s education sector is charged with anticipation as teachers prepare to go on strike. The impending strike is a culmination of failed negotiations between the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) and the government regarding the financial package for educators. At the heart of the matter is the unresolved issue stemming from the expiration of the sectoral agreement for teachers in December 2022, coupled with the government’s inability to present an acceptable offer to the union.Read More…
Beyond Domestic Walls: Women, Politics and the Fight Against Gender-based Violence in Malta
2023-11-25
In Malta “patriarchal views suggesting that women are less fit to lead have a significant impact on women’s ability to participate in the public and economic life of the country. Although electoral quotas were introduced in 2021, political decision-making still remains male-dominated”. This statement was made recently, in July 2023 by the UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls visiting and assessing the situation in Malta. When discussing the issue of gender-based violence (GBV), most people think of domestic violence against women, the most explored and common form of GBV. Read More…
Breaking the Silence: Unveiling the Shadows of Domestic Violence
2023-11-25
As the 25th November is the international day for the elimination of violence against women, WHAM came with the idea of speaking to the General Manager of the Women for Women Foundation Elaine Compagno about her work related to Domestic Violence. Read More…
Why Am I Afraid of Catching a Bus or Taxi?
2023-11-24
In cities around the world, including Malta, a troubling reality persists for many women, especially the young: the fear of catching a bus or taxi alone in the evening.Read More…
