10 Triq il Ward
Santa Venera SVR 1640
Malta
- Democracy and community development
- Gender
- Human rights
- International/Cultural relations
Established on 15 April 2015, the Migrant Woman Association Malta is an autonomous, independent, voluntary non-profit making organization, having as its main objective the social & community advancement concerning migrant women in the Maltese Islands. The MWAM is committed towards empowering migrant women to enable them to fully integrate within the society of the host country, in this case the Maltese Islands, and to realize their full potential.
To promote equal treatment, equal rights and better integration for migrant women in Malta. To provide regular input on all areas of Malta policy development and implementation that have an impact on migrant women’s lives. To help shape social policies and design action programmes addressing migrant women’s specific needs. To represent member’s organisations and lobby for and with migrant women to have a stronger voice at the Malta and EU level. To support migrant women’s organisations and movements through information and trainings.
COMMUNICATIONS SESSIONS The Migrant Women Association Malta organizes regular communication sessions which serve as a safe and welcoming space for migrant women to raise their concerns and gain information and support. The communication sessions also offer an opportunity for migrant women to get involved in the work of the association. MENTORSHIP PROGRAM MWAM offers the opportunity for women to build relationships throughout the association’s activities and projects. We aim to pave the way for members to support each other and for more established members to pass on their valuable knowledge and experience about life in Malta. This service is open to all members of the association. ADVOCACY MWAM advocates for the integration and empowerment of migrant women living in Malta. MWAM defends migrant women’s rights and voices the concerns raised by our members and clients.