Women (Page 8)

online purchases

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Online purchases can be very convenient, especially during these uncertain times. Here is all you need to know about online purchases and the cooling off period – a consumer’s right… With so many items being bought and sold online due to lock down we at wham think it is important to remind consumers their rights and to remind vendors their responsibilities. Purchases affected online, or over the telephone both from local and foreign suppliers are subject to what is known as the two-week cooling off period. The 14-day cooling-off period starts the day the consumer receives the item. This means that purchasers have the rightRead More…

Machination

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Photographer Fran Stivala takes us behind the scenes of the creation of the photograph for the poster of the film, ‘Machination’. A powerful stream of light radiated through a small high window in an Mgarr townhouse-cum-studio where the photograph for the film ‘Machination’ would be shot. Striking an element as it was, the window had to be covered up for the making of this particular photograph, as even ambient light is required. The film is a psychological thriller that follows the dark convolutions of the mind of the main protagonist, Maria, played by actress Steffi Thake, and her battle to overcome them while cooped upRead More…

supporting local

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At Wham we believe in supporting our local community and as a “relative” to the women only Facebook community Women for Women we too believe in supporting and promoting women’s voices and empowering women. During the pandemic many women have lost their jobs or can not leave their homes due to being vulnerable, or having to stay home to home school their children. As usual women have risen to the challenge and turned their hobbies or skills into money making opportunities. Now more than ever it is important for us as a community to come together and support each other. Yes, the convenience and vastRead More…

Anogenital Human Papilloma Virus

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What is Anogenital Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)? •Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a group of viruses consisting of more than 100 different types.  •Most people who have genital HPV do not know they have it.  •There are often no symptoms.  •You can pass HPV to others without knowing it.  •There are many different types of HPV. Some types can cause health problems including genital warts and cancers.  •There are vaccines that can stop these health problems from health problems from happening. How does someone get Anogenital Human Papilloma Virus? HPV is transmitted by skin to skin contact. Skin to skin contact in the genital regionRead More…

online schooling in malta

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Many have dreaded the closing of schools for months for obvious reasons, yet it happened again. As from the 15th of March 2021, online schooling in Malta was introduced for all school-aged children with the hope of curbing the increasing COVID-19 infection rate in the Maltese Islands during the National vaccination process. Unfortunately, this move has proved to add a lot of tension, insecurity, instability and stress on most families with children, with working mothers being the most negatively impacted by this strategy. Many mothers have felt a dire need to vent their concerns on social media in the past few days, including on theRead More…

cystic fibrosis malta mandy vella

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Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that causes mucus build-up within the lungs and the digestive system, causing lung infections and food digestion problems. Typically, CF symptoms start to show up in early childhood and worsen over time due to an increase in lung and digestive system damage, leading to an unfortunate shortened life expectancy. Adequate treatments can help reduce CF effects, promoting better living. Scientific evidence has shown that Trikafta (a.k.a. Kaftrio in Europe) has a positive impact on CF patients, improving their lung function by 14% (Cystic Fibrosis Trust). The downside to this is that it is a very expensive drug which makesRead More…

women in poverty

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Women in Poverty and Social Exclusion – What is the root of the existing inequality between men and women? Women are constantly fighting battles. Over the years, our fight has been shaped around various social aspects; from fighting for universal suffrage, to the fight against discrimination, violence and femicide; to other social struggles, including the right to be paid equally to men, for work of the same value and equal representation on boards, in Parliament and other key leadership roles. One of the pillars on the United Nation’s agenda is the fight against poverty. We cannot not acknowledge the advancement both locally, and internationally withRead More…

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Every year on March 8th we get to celebrate International Women’s Day on a global scale. International Women’s Day has been celebrated for over a century, exactly since 1911, and it has been bringing everyone together collectively towards one main aim ever since. Social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women are commemorated on this day. However, this day also encourages us to remember and act upon the importance of working towards women’s equality. The European Commission issued the following statement in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021: “The past year was a difficult one. The COVID-19 pandemic has spared nobody, and was particularly challengingRead More…

Tamara Webb The Balance Queen

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What can I say about social media sensation Tamara Webb, also known as The Balance Queen? Of course nothing short of “she’s amazing!” Meeting her over Zoom I was impressed with her openness and outgoing personality.  I should have known that there was going to be much more to this woman than meets the eye. We are instantly comfortable talking to each other even though we have never met before. I never realised that she was so hard working and a natural entrepreneur too, and instrumental in setting up and running of popular enterprises like The Balance Queen, Jar, Carb and many other creative projectsRead More…

Nickie Vella De Fremaux Gender Quotas

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During a debate on L-Erbgħa Fost il-Ġimgħa this week, lawyer Nicki Vella De Fremaux dubbed gender quotas as “insulting” to women, throwing the political solution under fire. To be precise, she stated: “I wouldn’t want anybody to give me a parliamentary seat or any other job just because I’m a woman, because I’d find it insulting to just fill up a quota.” Ironically, De Fremaux’s comments come within the same month that a 19-year old was found to be occupying a seat in FinanceMalta’s Board of Governors. This 19-year old, who has not yet graduated from university, is occupying a crucial position that would usuallyRead More…