Tag: Abortion
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Women and LGBT groups protest for the decriminalisation of abortion
Several organisations, including the Malta LGBTIQ+ Rights Movement, protested outside the Auberge de Castille today, calling for the decriminalisation of abortion. The rally was organised by the Voice for Choice coalition under the theme “Hey Sis! Thinking of you”, with campaigners making emphasis on solidarity between women who may need an abortion when the State…
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President of the European Parliament evasive on abortion rights
On the sidelines of this week’s major events and speeches at the European Parliament, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, was ambushed by journalist and researcher Alessandro Marcia and asked about abortion and LGBT rights. She was taken by surprise and ended up on the defensive, saying that she supports LGBT rights but…
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ADPD is the only political party in favour the decriminalisation of abortion
Among all the political parties, including the political party Momentum, ADPD – The Green Party is the only party in favour of the decriminalisation of abortion. Momentum, the new political party competing against ADPD for the third-party space it has traditionally occupied, is led by Arnold Cassola, who is firmly opposed to the decriminalisation of…
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Prime Minister refuses to change abortion laws: Doctor calls on colleagues to stop reporting women over suspected abortions
The Labour government is refusing to depanlise abortion with the result of woman being handed suspended prison sentences over abortion practices. Instead, the Prime Minister is insisting the women that have been handed such sentences should be granted a Presidential Pardon. Meanwhile, Doctor Natalie Psaila Stabile (an actual doctor not a lawyer) is urging her…
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Alex Borg takes a regressive turn on abortion: “there should be a case-by case study on whether women should be sent to jail over abortion”
Interviewed earlier today by Kurt Sansone, Opposition Leader Alex Borg took a very regressive turn on abortion compared to Labour’s position. Opposition Leader Alex Borg reiterated that the Nationalist Party is against abortion and that abortion should not be decriminalised. Last week, the Prime Minister said that he will use his constitutional right to recommend…
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Historic win for women at the European Parliament as My Voice: My Choice resolution is approved
There were widespread celebrations yesterday at the European Parliament as a historic motion on women’s health was overwhelmingly approved by the European Parliament. The motion was brought to the European Parliament thanks to the European Citizens Initiative which allows European citizens to propose European laws. More than one million signatures were collected to bring forward…
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Maltese MEPs voted against the Gender Equality Strategy over abortion
Women’s rights activists in Malta are condemning Maltese MEPs for voting against the EU’s Gender Equality Strategy 2025. Peter Agius, David Casa, Alex Agius Saliba, Daniel Attard and even Thomas Bajada have voted against the strategy citing its paragraphs about the right to abortion for their vote. The strategy includes a provision to introduce the…
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Women hold protest in Valletta calling for the decriminalisation of abortion
Up to three hundred people, mostly women, attended a protest today in Valletta calling on the government to decriminalise abortion. The groups organising the protest included Moviment Graffitti and Voice for Choice, which advocates for accessible abortion. Marceline Naudi, a member of Doctors for Choice, also spoke at the protest, saying she does not impose…
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“I came seeking help and ended up in court” – Pro-Choice activists at Mater Dei
Malta’s Voice for Choice coalition staged a demonstration outside Mater Dei Hospital earlier today, holding a banner that read: “I came seeking help and ended up in court.” The slogan refers to a recent case in which a woman was reportedly referred to the police after seeking medical assistance at the national hospital (Mater Dei)…
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ADPD Leader Sandra Gauci urges the Prime Minister to decriminalise abortion
ADPD Leader Sandra Gauci has published a personal message addressed directly to Prime Minister Robert Abela, written in her personal capacity rather than in her role as party leader. In the message, Sandra Gauci appealed to the Prime Minister to decriminalise abortion, noting that, like her, he has a daughter who may one day need…
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Prime Minister Robert Abela: “We have no mandate to change the abortion law”
In an interview with the Labour Party’s propaganda outlet, ONE, Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the Labour Party and the government have no mandate to change the abortion laws and abortion will not be decriminalised during this legislature. The Prime Minister was referring to the case of the 28-year old woman who was handed…
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No statements by PN about a woman handed a suspended prison sentence over an abortion
The Nationalist Party has issued no statement regarding the woman who received a suspended prison sentence for having an abortion, nor have leadership candidates Alex Borg and Adrian Delia. The Times of Malta is reporting that the Minister for Health Jo Etienne Abela wants changes made to the law to remove the doctor’s obligation to…