Human trafficking remains a severe human rights violation that often operates invisibly within our communities. To bring this critical issue to light, the Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) hosted a Human Trafficking Public Awareness Day on the 26th of June 2026. What happens in the mind of a personnel trafficked? African Media Association Malta. All rights reserved Held directly in front of the Qawra Parish C

As the European Union enters a new phase in the implementation of its migration and asylum framework, an information session organised by UNHCR offered an important space for learning and clarification. Held on 24 June 2026, the session focused on the Pact on Migration and Asylum, which entered into application on 12 June 2026 across EU Member States. Picture of the session. Photo credit: @unhcrmalta, sourced from their Facebook. The event brought together organisations inter

They speak Maltese, celebrate village festas and cheer for Malta's national teams. Yet for some children growing up on the island, there is one thing they still do not have: a nationality. activists from Moviment Graffitti, Dance Beyong Borders and other groups presenting the "Ending Child Statelessness in Malta" white paper in Valletta on June 30th. Photo AMAM Michael was born in Malta nineteen years ago. He attended public and church schools, served as an abbati, played foo

Three recent events in the month of June in Malta serve as the starting point for a reflection on representation, belonging and the stories society chooses to tell. This podcast by Regine Nguini explores how migration is portrayed in public discourse through three recent developments: the racist attacks directed at former election candidate Omar Rababah; the latest shipwreck in the Mediterranean that claimed at least eleven lives, and the publication on social media of photo

Series: The Root Causes of Migration Behind the fall in asylum applications in Portugal lies a more complex reality: fewer people are applying for protection, but thousands are still waiting for an answer. For those seeking safety, the numbers tell only part of the story. According to the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA), Portugal registered 1,763 new asylum applications in 2025, compared with 2,797 in 2024, which represents a drop of 37%. This decline follows a broad

SERIES: ANTI RACISM STRATEGY MALTA Action Plan 7: Specific forms of racism and intersectionality Malta’s anti-racism plan targets specific forms of discrimination by introducing tailored measures to combat anti-Muslim hatred, antisemitism, anti-Black racism, and other intersecting prejudices. CC Picture What is Action 7 about? To effectively combat discrimination, a society must acknowledge the unique ways it manifests against different communities. Action 7 adopts a targete

Refugee Week Malta 2026 came to a powerful and vibrant close with Spark Fest, a community gathering that brought people together through music, food, speeches, cultural sharing and collective reflection. Held on 21 June 2026, from 4pm to 11pm, at Ġnien il-Kunsill tal-Ewropa in Gżira, the event marked the closing celebration of a week dedicated to courage, belonging and solidarity. Picture of “Cultural Sharings” African Media Association Malta. All Rights Reserved Organised by

Human trafficking remains a severe human rights violation that often operates invisibly within communities. To bring this critical issue to light, the Foundation for Social Welfare Services and the International Organization for Migration are hosting a Human Trafficking Public Awareness Day. Information day poster of the event (Source: fondi.eu ) This vital gathering is scheduled to take place on the 26th of June, running from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM directly in front of the Qawr

To honor people seeking sanctuary and celebrate the strength, resilience and contributions of displaced populations worldwide, the international community observes World Refugee Day annually on the 20th of June. This year, in a world increasingly shaped by displacement and division, Malta hosted two significant events - as part of Refugee Week Malta Festival - that created a space for reflection, dialogue and collective action. These gatherings organised by Dance Beyond Bord