Women (Page 7)

Maltese stuck in UK

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Many Maltese citizens stuck in the UK are very annoyed and angry with the Maltese authorities because they have been told that they need to ask for permission to be allowed to visit their families in Malta unless they have all been vaccinated, especially since they now know that Covid numbers in Malta are up to 96 and these, we are told, are all due to unvaccinated tourists mostly students. So, these students were allowed to enter Malta without a vaccine certificate. Meanwhile in the UK numerous young Maltese children who go to school there and have finished school are being told they have to waitRead More…

Women for Women Foundation - Elaine Compagno

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Back in 2015, Francesca Fenech Conti set up the all-female Facebook group Women for Women (Malta). Throughout the years, this group gave women a voice, whilst previously undiscussed and stigmatised issues started being brought up. This once small group has now grown into a community of more than 41,000 women who aim to support each other. In November 2019, a group of women from this community got together to set up the Women for Women Foundation which works hand in hand with experts in domestic violence, homelessness and mental health. Through the Women for Women Social Fund, the Foundation supports women and their families throughRead More…

pride 2021

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Pride month is an entire month dedicated to celebrating LGBT+ rights, activism, and culture. Due to the COVID pandemic, Pride 2021 events have been cancelled or scaled down in many countries. However, this was not an obstacle to advocate for the rights of the LGBT+ community across the world. June 2019: ‘Two women, Melania Geymonat and her partner Chris say they were subjected to a homophobic attack and left covered in blood on the top deck of a London night bus as they were travelling to Camden Town’. BBC News October 2020: ‘30 transgender or gender non-conforming people have now been fatally shot or killedRead More…

Social Entrepreneurship

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Globally, women and girls are at greater risk of poverty, violence and abuse than men. They are more likely to be malnourished and less likely to be educated, less likely to run a business or be in positions of leadership. On average women earn 75% less than men for the exact same job and position. Over 350 million women are still living in poverty and it seems unbelievable, in this day and age, that women face this kind of discrimination. Besides the many voluntary organisations and non-governmental organisations that work towards helping and assisting women in need, there is a sector that suggests a wayRead More…

wham team

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It was exactly a year ago – June 2020, when Wham – Women Health & More was born. It all started when Francesca Fenech Conti, administrator and creator of the Facebook group Women for Women (Malta), while stuck at home due to Covid and lock down, dreamt of creating an online portal promoting women’s voices and featuring the reality and diversity of women living in the Maltese Islands. Wham features the struggles, hopes, dreams and achievements of women from all walks of life, and many readers also share their own true life experiences. Wham strives to promote and highlight local women and health related trendsRead More…

The Women In Me

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The Women In Me is an annual celebration of the different facets and diverse needs and desires of every woman, honouring what makes a woman unique as well as what all women have in common. Keeping this year’s recommended health precautions in mind, The Women In Me 2021 is being celebrated through a virtual campaign, showcasing a number of women who have impacted the local scene in a positive and empowering way. The Women In Me 2021 celebrates the strengths and achievements of women of all ages who, despite life obstacles, have managed to persevere and succeed, radiating inspiration and empowerment through their own day-to-dayRead More…

Woman Allegedly Raped by Police Sergeant

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Most of us have probably heard of a recent local case regarding a woman allegedly raped by police sergeant following theft claim. Many were those, both men and women, who took to social media to voice their thoughts and judgements about this case. I must say that throughout the years I’ve watched silently as female victims of rape and sexual assault were further subjected to public slandering and accusations following their decision to report the act. It takes so much strength and courage for a woman to report abuse, yet instead of being supported in bringing a perpetrator to justice, she is victimised further byRead More…

decriminalisation of abortion

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Like you, I was brought up here in Malta and was very anti-decriminalisation. I still remember when living in London in the late 80s I met a friend of a friend who said she had had an abortion. I was horrified, I just could not understand how anyone could kill their baby. I remember watching debates on British TV about abortion time frames, they were debating if abortion should be legal until 12 weeks or later? Again, I was horrified, to me, that was a baby from day one. To me, it was not a discussion about the number of weeks, abortion was the killingRead More…

the right eye by nicole calleja

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At Wham we promote women – here’s the next hard working woman in our series – At just 20, Nicole studies, works and also finds time for her passion and to inspire others. Here’s what she had to say about her Instagram space – The Right Eye My page on Instagram is focused solely on creating artwork, reviewing makeup products, and lately giving out helpful makeup tips and tricks. I started my page about 2 years ago, and I have come a long way. As a kid I always had a passion for art and somehow that evolved into various media, including Makeup. My goalRead More…

teenage mum

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Lately, Wham met up with Laura*, an inspiring young woman who has had a pretty tough life but whose resilience and strength are beyond imaginable. Laura’s journey started at just 15 years old when she became a teenage mum to a boy with a health-related condition. Becoming a teenage mum in a society where this was still very stigmatised proved to be one of the hardest situations she had to face at such a young age. Laura recalls the time when she had to pay half of her social benefits to her mother so as not to end up living with her baby in theRead More…