Women (Page 10)

Rachelle Deguara

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Rachelle Deguara is the Co-Chair person of ADZ Green Youth Malta, business owner of Mellowmoon, a committee member of Young Progressive Beings and an artist with the stage name of REA. In other words, she’s a woman with a vision for change and a plan to get it done.  We sat down with Rachelle to learn more about her journey. What is the driving force behind your social and political endeavours?  There isn’t any major driving force behind my social endeavours. I wrote my first song back in 2016 when il-Munxar, Marsaskala was under threat with a development for a so-called agri-tourism village. I sangRead More…

sustainable fashion movement

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Maya Aarohi is a student at the University of Malta, where she is currently reading a B. A. in English and Communications. Alongside her studies, she has begun a local sustainable fashion movement to revolutionise the fashion industry and encourage students to be more ethical and sustainable with their clothing purchases. Maya’s activism is brought about through an international alliance called “Fashion Revolution”, where she has started a new branch called Fashion Revolution UoM.  Through this student organisation, she has brought awareness to the sweatshops, slave labour, and overall inhumane production by popular brands. It has taught students to think before purchasing, and also toRead More…

feminist relationship relazzjoni femminista

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What does having a feminist partner mean? The definition of feminism is: the advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes. Thus, having a feminist relationship would mean that your partner believes in the principle of equity within your union. This can be manifested as being open to going against stereotypes, if that is what is needed/wanted. On the contrary, it could also mean taking on stereotypical roles. The idea is that one does not rely on expectations, but what works for the couple in question. There is a broad misconception that feminists cannot be stay-at-home mums or working dads,Read More…

bumpnme

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Christmas is around the corner, and with the Covid-19 pandemic hitting small businesses worldwide, including Malta, the best thing to do is shop local. Being an informed consumer is the only way to shop ethically and sustainably, which is why we’ve combined a list of genuine businesses run by trailblazing women in Malta. To support a woman’s business is to support all women: it is a form of uplifting, supporting and emancipating. Support local women-owned businesses this Christmas. Get festive, feminist and fair with these brands: Gaia & Nina  The brand by local designer Francesca Pace’ named after her two daughters. These beautiful hand- crafted,Read More…

women's wishes women for women foundation

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Women for Women Foundation 28.11.2020 PRESS RELEASE- For Immediate Release Women for Women Foundation launches ‘Women’s Wishes’ The Women for Women Foundation is hoping to raise €5,000 to make Christmas dreams come true for women who may be going through a difficult time through it’s new initiative ‘Women’s Wishes.’ “We women all know that when we are hard up we are always the ones to go without and we always put our children first and remain without ourselves. We don’t complain but it does stress us out and take its toll on us.” Foundation founder, Francesca Fenech Conti said. Women’s Wishes aims to fulfil theRead More…

ectopic pregnancy malta

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Doctors for Choice insist that law must change so access to Methotrexate in the case of an ectopic pregnancy can be provided in time. An ectopic pregnancy is any pregnancy implanted outside the cavity of the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube. In most cases, the embryo is either absent or non-viable, but these can still be fatal if left untreated. In the UK, the incidence is approximately 11/1000 pregnancies. Gynaecologists in Malta generally use the ethical ‘principal of double-effect’ as a legal loophole to treat these cases by removing the fallopian tube surgically. This is considered an “indirect termination of pregnancy” on the grounds that it is done toRead More…

Filigree Women for Women

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I have always loved filigree and when Dr. Joanna Delia approached me about collaborating and selling filigree jewellery in aid of Women for Women Foundation and Women’s Rights Foundation I was immediately drawn to the idea. Any excuse to collaborate with Joanna or other like-minded women and raise funds. I was even more excited when she told me the new pendants would be representing women’s vaginas. I affectionately nicknamed them Pussy Pendants;  while Joanna calls them Weewees. These Weewees or Pussy Pendants are designed, and hand crafted by filigree master and iron man Kevin Attard. Kevin has been crafting amazing hand made pieces for overRead More…

pro-choice activists malta

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Pro Choice Activist Emily Galea speaks about her experience on being and becoming a pro-choice activist in our Country… I don’t remember exactly when I became pro-choice, but I do remember when I became aware of my positionality as a woman.  From my earliest memories, I can recall experiencing sexism. At 9 years old, I remember forcing myself to carry 6 chairs at once out of the mere frustration of being told that only the “strong boys” can carry chairs. At 11 years old, walking down the road to take public transport for the first time, I was hooted at and called “sex” by aRead More…

sex in relationships

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Having sex during the pandemic may not be as easy as before, but with careful planning you can bring sexual intimacy back into your lives… Life has become somewhat bizarre; in everything we do, we have had to adapt to using the same space. Every room in the house has become a place to work, talk, entertain ourselves, listen to lectures, eat, discuss. Some couples are using this time to reconnect, spend time together and with their family. Others haven’t had it as easy, especially if their relationship was already on the brink of trouble. Parents, especially those having younger children, have an extra challengeRead More…

Dr Corinne Ward

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As a mature nursing student I recently had the privilege of attending a lecture delivered by Dr. Corinne Ward. I remember listening to her talk attentively and being in awe of the strength, determination and courage that this woman had and the changes that she brought forward within the Nursing Profession in Malta throughout the years. I remember feeling the need to follow in her footsteps so I can also one day bring about some of the much needed changes within our society, with the aim of making this world a better place. Today I am proud to present to you Dr Corinne Ward, whoRead More…