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Humanists Malta

4 days ago

Humanists Malta
We stand in full solidarity with our brothers detained at the Safi Detention Centre and join the call for their immediate release. For years, these five men have been part of our community, contributing to Malta’s economy, culture, and social fabric. Their place is with us, not in detention, and we firmly oppose the unjust targeting of long-standing members of our society.As Humanists, we believe in the dignity and rights of all individuals, regardless of their background. We urge the authorities to halt the raids, end the fear and uncertainty facing vulnerable communities, and establish a fair, humane pathway to regularised status.📍 Join us today at 18:00 in front of the Safi Detention Centre to stand together for justice and compassion. Let us ensure that these men—and others like them—remain part of the Malta they have helped build.#ReleaseTheFive #HumanRights #StandWithOurBrothers #HumanistsForJustice #CommunityNotDetention𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆❗️🟧 Five men are currently detained at the Safi Detention Centre following government raids on Malta’s well-established Ethiopian community. ❤️ For the better part of two decades these men have built their lives here, working legally, paying social security and taxes, and contributing to our economy. They developed a network of friends, family, and colleagues and are a valuable part of our social fabric. ⚫ They currently face the prospect of being forcibly deported to a country they have long forgotten, where they face the risk of persecution and cruel treatment.📍 Join us on Tuesday at 18:00 in front of the Safi Detention Centre to stand in solidarity with our brothers inside and call on the authorities to immediately:✅ Halt the raids that target long-standing members of our community and spread fear amongst the most vulnerable.✅ Release these five men from detention.✅ Create a pathway to a regularized status for people who have made a long-term positive contribution to our society.𝘞𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘶𝘴. ... See MoreSee Less

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Humanists Malta

1 week ago

Humanists Malta
🚶‍♀️🌍 Call for Applicants Reopened: Join the ORRAJT Training Programme! 🇲🇹We are thrilled to reopen the call for more participants in our Intercultural Companion training course! If you’re passionate about social inclusion and missed the first round, now’s your chance. 🤝While our current companions are finalising their training, new participants can catch up by accessing recorded sessions on our platform. Join us to be part of this enriching experience and contribute to a more inclusive future!For details and to apply, visit: gmd-global.com/erasmus-project/ Erasmus+ Project: Orrajt Global Mindset Development - GMD #ORRAJT #SocialInclusion #InterculturalCompanion #Malta #HumanistsMalta #TrainingOpportunity #DiversityMatters #JoinNow ... See MoreSee Less

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Humanists Malta is with Malta Refugee Council.

2 weeks ago

Humanists Malta
We are all shocked and saddened to hear of the arrest and detention of several Ethiopian nationals in recent days. These individuals are now being threatened with deportation after having lived and worked legally in Malta for many years, with the knowledge and permission of the authorities.These recent immigration raids targeting people with rejected asylum applications have sent shockwaves throughout the broader refugee community. While some of those directly affected had arrived in Malta relatively recently, many had spent several years here, some up to 20 years. For most of this time they worked legally, paying taxes and social security contributions. The five arrested men have had their lives uprooted without any warning. They were forced to leave their jobs, homes, friendships, and belongings behind. Within minutes, their lives were rewound as they were taken away to the same place where they had first encountered Malta so many years ago: a detention centre. There, procedures are under way to send them back to a country they barely know, where their support system may be non-existent, and where they may be at risk of harm.These unnecessary and cruel actions have a devastating impact not only on the people arrested, but on whole communities. In an instant, they dispel the sense of safety built over time, replacing it with an overwhelming feeling of fragility, mistrust and fear.And it is not only refugee communities that are impacted. They are our neighbours, colleagues, partners, schoolmates, friends who have contributed to our lives in many different ways, not just through their work and taxes. They are one of us and Malta is also their home. We appeal to the Government to create a pathway to regularisation for these and other rejected asylum-seekers who have lived and worked in Malta for years with the authorisation of the competent authorities.This is indeed possible, as the examples in so many EU Member States clearly demonstrate. At the time, Malta’s own Specific Residence Authorisation policy was hailed as a European good practice. There are plenty of lessons to be learnt from these experiences and the Malta Refugee Council stands ready to engage with the Home Affairs Ministry on this urgent matter.We also urge the Government to immediately release the detained Ethiopian nationals.We call on members of the public and all people of good will to stand against the inhumane practice of rounding up people who have built their lives here and have become, in more ways than one, part of who we are. In the words of Bryan Stevenson, “we are all implicated when we allow other people to be mistreated…the absence of compassion can corrupt the decency of a community”. ... See MoreSee Less

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Humanists Malta

2 weeks ago

Humanists Malta
Our campaign, 'The Humanity of Assisted Dying,' concludes with a powerful focus on the unnecessary suffering caused by current laws. Why should anyone be left to endure needless pain when there is a compassionate alternative? Our final article addresses this critical question and highlights the urgent need for change. It's important to remember that palliative care and assisted dying are not alternatives but equally important choices that should be available to those in need.Read the full article on Maltatoday www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/130812/why_is_the_law_leaving_me_to_suffer_needlessly__humani... and watch our video below for a deeper understanding of the impact of these laws.#humanistsmalta #assisteddying #endsuffering #righttochoose #compassion #humanrights ... See MoreSee Less

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This year, 2024, it was Malta’s turn, amongst others, to receive recommendations from member states on how it can improve its adherence to human rights. The report on Malta was considered at the 29th meeting of the Human Rights Council on 8 July (full video is available here: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w/k1wn4zc3a8). With the support of our colleagues Humanists International, Humanists Malta made a verbal statement to the 8th July meeting (starting at 2:25:40 of the full video) focusing on the disproportionate influence of the Catholic Church, including with its Constitutional position, on the issues of abortion, sexual and reproductive health rights, sex education, and ethics education, reiterating our concerns laid out in an earlier joint submission with Aditus (available here https://humanists.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Written-Submission-Humanists-Malta-and-aditus_2023.pdf.)
Malta 2024 UPR Verbal Statement to the 29th meeting of the Human Rights Council
Christian Colombo took us through his story of being a committed member of a super religious organisation within the Catholic Church to losing faith and feeling at home within the Humanist movement. This talk was delivered on the 6th of January 2023 in the context of the Awake2Freedom support group. Read more here: https://maltahumanist.org/awake2freedom/
In Search of Authenticity
Since the Enlightenment era, Humanism has faced its fair share of criticism. Yet, it continues to thrive internationally as a force advocating for human rights. However, in our post-modern, post-truth world, the very essence of humanism has come under scrutiny. The burning question is this: How can we justify Humanism as a movement when the very concept of "the human" is being challenged? Prof. Christian Colombo takes the stage to dissect this contentious issue. He will delve into the conflicting viewpoints surrounding Humanism and unearth the elements that make it invaluable to our contemporary society.
Is Humanism as a Philosophical Movement Still Relevant? Perspectives on Contemporary Realities
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