Malta Gay Rights Movement

National Network
Malta
Address

32, Parish Street,
Mosta
Malta

Telephone
+356 21430006
Telephone (other)
+356 21455600
E-Mail
gabi.calleja@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
mgrm@maltagayrights.org
Mobile Phone
+356 99250943
Mobile Phone (other)
+356 99255559
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2001
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information

The Organisation is currently run by volunteers. A committee is elected every year during the Annual General Meeting were an annual report for the previous year is presented together with a workplan for the current year. The committee is made up of a coordinator, administrator, treasurer and 6 members as established in our statute.

Mission and Objectives

Mission MGRM strives to achieve full equality for LGBT people in Maltese society; a society that enables people to live openly and fully without fear of discrimination based on one’s sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. Aims and objectives • To educate society with a view to challenge myths and common misconceptions about different sexual orientations; • To identify, address and prevent acts of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation; • To act as a lobby group promoting legislative changes to achieve equality for gays and lesbians within society; • To provide support services for gays, lesbians, their families and friends; • To provide information on gay and lesbian issues; • To set up and run an information centre for the general public on gay and lesbian issues; • To ensure an active presence in society by networking with government and non-governmental organisations.

Main Projects / Activities

In line with its strategic plan, MGRM is campaigning for a number of legislative and policy changes to be introduced. These include the legal recognition of same-sex couples and their families; a new gender identity act for Malta; the inclusion of sex reassignment under the National Health Service; the widening of the NCPE remit to include sexual orientation and gender identity; the introduction of homophobic and transphobic hate crime legislation; and the introduction of anti-discrimination legislation in the provision of goods and services. MGRM is also advocating for an anti homophobic and transphobic bullying policy in schools primarily through its Think Before You Speak: Making Life Better for LGBT Youth Campaign. MGRM offers support services through its National Gay Helpline and also carries out awareness raising and training activities. The MGRM is also responsible for the organisation of Pride Week.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

MGRM is the longest standing LGBT organisation in Malta and a recognised expert in the field of LGBT equality. It has a high visibility and is professional and strategic in its approach.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To network with other similar human rights organisations in the Euro Mediterranean area and to be able to benefit from funding opportunities as part of our capacity building objectives.

Contact (1) Full Name
Gabi Calleja
Head of the organisation
Gabi Calleja
Contact (2) Full Name
Ruth Baldacchino