PEN Malta has issued a sharp warning over the deteriorating situation in Venezuela. The group explicitly rejects any foreign military intervention or "colonialist aggression". Highlighting the severe dangers facing writers and journalists. The organization strongly condemned the government of Nicolás Maduro, accusing it of using repression and censorship to silence critical voices and harm society. While PEN Malta stands firmly against authoritarian rule, it also issued a cle

“We help migrants tell their own stories, because being heard is the first step to belonging,” said Nazlee Mayhew, African Media Malta’s representative during the Anna Lindh Foundation Malta Network’s national event. Held on November 29th,  the gathering brought together civil society organisations and academic institutions to reflect on intercultural dialogue and social cohesion. The event highlighted how communication, sustainability and soft skills enhancement can become a

Despite migrants making up over one fifth of the population, media narratives remain dominated by stereotypes and emergency framing, according to new research. The study highlights how newsroom structures and editorial practices shape migration coverage in Malta. Photo CC. Credit to Pexels Migration is a structural reality in Malta, where foreign-born residents now account for 21% of the population. Yet media coverage has struggled to keep pace with this transformation, cont

By Sarah Bugeja A Women, Peace and Security Agenda event targeting Malta’s Second National Action Plan for the Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (2025–2030) took place on 3 December 2025 under the auspices of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, in collaboration with various stakeholders. This Second NAP aims to further raise awareness of the role of women, peace, and security in both local and global contexts. Panellists and public d

When the lights came up at Spazju Kreattiv  on the evening of December 10, 2025, the small crowd that had watched Jabina  sat in stunned silence. I had come to the screening hoping to learn about a corner of Ethiopia not often seen on screen; instead I left with a knot of anger and sorrow towards a woman who survived what should never have happened. Tigist Kebede and Regine Nguini at the Ethiopian Film Festival on the 10th December 2025. Jabina  is, as HabeshaView co-founder

PEN Malta has intensified its criticism of the European Broadcasting Union after it confirmed Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, calling the decision inconsistent with past actions that saw Russia and Belarus excluded for violating international law. The organisation argues that allowing Israel to compete despite authoritative findings by UN bodies and human rights groups alleging grave abuses and possible genocide in Gaza undermines the contest’s moral credibility. T

A pattern of selective empathy. Some groups, particularly Europeans and Ukrainians, receive more sympathetic coverage, while African and Middle Eastern migrants are more likely to be associated with illegality or threat. One interviewee acknowledged a  clear double standard: "Two people escaping danger are treated differently depending on where they come from."

Venue: Spazju Kreattiv Cinema, St James Cavalier, Valletta, Malta This year, we are organizing the 2nd Ethiopian Film Festival in Malta. We are showcasing two original and acclaimed films (with English subtitles) to audiences in Malta therefore, bringing out two communities together through the power of film. The festival will be taking place on December 10 and11, 2025 at the Spazju Kreattiv Cinema, St James Cavalier. The continuity of this festival proofs Ethiopia’s film ind

Public awareness for the  fight against human trafficking was organised by Agenzija Appogg, through its Human Trafficking Services. On Friday, 7th November, the Marsa Local Council hosted a Public Awareness Day on Human Trafficking, bringing together key organisations, institutions, and community members to address one of the most pressing human rights challenges of our time. The event featured Agenzija Appogg, through its Human Trafficking Services, Fondazzjoni SEBH, and sev