Drink and Paint is a creative outlet for members of the LGBTI+ community in Gozo to prepare for the second Gozo Pride March. Meet at the LGBTI+Gozo office in Victoria to paint slogans, posters, banners, and more to use during the Gozo Pride March. This event will serve as a community gathering and a space to network and converse with others. As the first pre-Pride event in Gozo, Drink and Paint will bring together...
Drachma, in collaboration with the European Network of Parents of LGTI+ Persons (ENP) will be gathering parents and activists from different parts of Europe, to focus on three themes: • Education and Inclusion • Religion and Homo/Transphobia • Parents - the price we pay! For many, our role as parents transforms us into activists because we are moved from deep within our hearts, to bring about the necessary change in our societies and communities. In becoming more outspoken...
This inter-faith celebration will involve representatives from different faith backgrounds and will be held at one of the oldest prehistoric temples in Malta. This considers the long history of the Maltese Islands that from time immemorial has always embraced religion and the Eternal. Against such a unique backdrop delegates will be invited to transcend religious differences and indeed all differences among us and look at the deeper spiritual connections that bring us closer together. Presider:...
Join us on 12th September 2023 as we host PolyPride talks: ethical non-monogamy and non-traditional relationships at the EuroPride Valletta 2023 official Pride Village. In this thought-provoking event, we aim to foster open discussions and shed light on the complexities of non-monogamous partnerships. Our diverse discussion includes an informative panel which provides a safe space for learning and growth. Whether you're curious, experienced, or simply seeking to expand your knowledge, this discussion panel offers a unique opportunity to understand...
Join us during the heart EuroPride Valletta 2023 of celebrations for our second Community Discussion event- Let’s talk about ACE baby: bringing asexuality to the talking table hosted at Pride Village! This time we will be hosting a captivating 1 hour panel where we explore the multifaceted nature of asexuality. Drawing on their expertise, Aurora Attard Coleiro (She/Her), Erin Slater (He/They), and Lyric Schranz (They/Them) will share their personal journeys, and research, our panellists will...
Panelists: Sabrina Sanchez, Luca Stevenson, Svetlana Buttigieg Moderator: Aaron Giardina "Destigmatizing Sex Work" will tackle the complex issues surrounding sex work and the urgent need to eliminate the social stigma associated with it. Sex workers and healthcare professionals will approach the topic from a human rights, public health, and socio-economic perspective, aiming to challenge preconceptions, encourage empathy, explore progressive approaches to support and empower sex workers and navigate different realities. Through thoughtful discourse, the panel seeks...
Panelists: Ms Emily Galea, Dr Lara Dimitrijevic, Mx Mina Jack Tolu Moderator: Dr Andrea Dibben While Malta tops ILGA Europe’s Rainbow map for the 7th year in a row, Malta has the most restrictive laws on abortion in Europe. Moreover, trans men, non binary persons and bisexual women are often erased or omitted from conversations related to abortion. During this discussion, we will be taking an inclusive approach on this discussion, and looking at how these restrictive laws impact a...
Panelists: Ms Colette Farrugia Bennett, Ms Michelle Cilia, Mx Matthew Chircop Moderator: Ms Amanda Cossai While Malta is seen as a leading country when it comes to transgender healthcare, flaws and limitations are still not unheard of. During this discussion, experts, activists and healthcare professionals at the forefront of transgender healthcare, will be exploring ways of how we can improve our current system, and propose actionable solutions both on a local and international context....
Panelists: Mr Kendrick Bondin, Ms Denise Aquilina, Ms Julia Ruby Alegre Moderator: Prof Mark Harwood During this discussion, we will be exploring the balance between authentic support for the LGBTIQ+ community & performative pinkwashing. Activists, academics and business representatives will be discussing the idea of pinkwashing, analysing different strategies, and dissecting the complexities of allyship from a corporate and political standpoint....
Panelists: Mr Michael O'Dea, Dr Alex Aldridge Moderator: Mr Ryan Portelli Conversations on sex and drugs often come loaded with stigmatising and judgemental discourse. By taking a harm reduction standpoint, we will be acknowledging and analysing the existing realities within different intersections of the community, and discussing ways of prioritising safety and the emotional and physical wellbeing of these communities....