Women (Page 7)

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…

Malta Dyslexia Association

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Press Release by the Malta Dyslexia Association – Dyslexia Online Meeting April 2021 The Malta Dyslexia Association is organizing its fourth online meeting for 2021 on Thursday, 29th April 2021. The activity starts at 18:00 and will be facilitated by Dr Claire Francica, Existential Psychotherapist and Parental Alienation Practitioner. This session is open for parents, educators and students. It focuses on Addressing Burnout during the COVID 19 Pandemic. For more information on registration please contact MDA on 99498841 or send an email to [email protected] L-Assoċjazzjoni Maltija tad-Diżleksja qed torganizza ir-raba’ laqgħa virtwali għas-sena 2021 nhar il-Ħamis, 29 ta’ April 2021. L-attività ser tibda fis-6.00pm uRead More…

Beyond The Moon

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‘Beyond the Moon’ Launches This Year’s Edition of The Perfect Gift Fair – Mother’s Day 2021 Following the success of the charity’s Christmas Perfect Gift Fair, the upcoming event has also gone online due to the prevailing pandemic. Children’s charity Beyond the Moon is happy to announce that this year’s The Perfect Gift Fair – Mother’s Day 2021 has gone virtual in the footsteps of The Perfect Gift Fair – Christmas 2020 Edition, which raised €1,160. The Mother’s Day fair is live and will run until 9 May 2021. Proceeds will go to the same philanthropic cause. Beyond the Moon is an international charity basedRead More…

sexual assault

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Sexual Assault can be defined as unwanted sexual activity without prior consent or permission. This includes unwanted sexual touching or fondling, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, unwanted sexting, forced sexual acts (eg. oral sex), attempted rape or actual penetration (rape) of the victim. It is very common for the victim to feel guilty following sexual assault – “maybe my skirt was too short”, “maybe I was too friendly”, “maybe I led him on”, “maybe I got what I deserved”… No, no matter what, it is and should NEVER be considered as the victim’s fault. Nothing one does should warrant unwanted and unconsented sexual assault! If you’veRead More…

difference in sexual desire

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Difference in sexual desire happens because individuals and circumstances change. But can this be the reason for long-term relationships to fail? Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist Anna Catania delves deep into the root causes of this problem… Sexual desire can be defined as a wish to engage in sexual activity. This can be sparked by a number of cues including erotic books, videos or pictures (certain scenes in Bridgerton for example), private thoughts, fantasies, feelings and particular social interactions. Moreover, sexual desire can at times be accompanied by biological changes including an increase in heart rate and breathing, erect nipples and genital arousal including penile erectionRead More…