We Have the Power to Impact Our Future, and We’re Doing Something About It

Humanism is important because we need to realise that Human values are a worthy pursuit to ensure the success of our species and its future generations. We understand that the responsibility for ushering this new future is within our hands and our hands alone, not in the external agency of a supernatural force, and this is more understood in communities becoming more and more pluralistic. In today’s realities, Humanism is a light that shines a path to focusing on our common humanity, rather than our differences, to foster democratic dialogue in better, stronger, freer communities.

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Constitution Consultation

Secularism is not about the imposition of atheism or  agnosticism, but rather calls for the separation of church and state, and equal treatment for all. We question why Catholic principles should be given legal precedence in our Constitution. Read more here

Voice For Choice Coalition

We are part of the Voice for Choice coalition. We do not promote abortion, but support women’s bodily autonomy and right to choose. Read more here

Assisted Dying

“These are not easy decisions but in the meantime, people with genuine cases are requesting euthanasia to end their suffering. The lack of this right is tantamount to torture for these people.”
“To protect the dignity and autonomy of the patient, the law needs to be precise and unambiguous – safeguarding the wellbeing of the patient and precluding the possibility of abuse.” Read more here

Body Donation

Humanists Malta fully supports and encourages the donation of bodies for the education of health professionals, and for scientific research. Read more here

Living Wills

Living Wills would enable competent adults to give instructions about the medical care which they consent to, or reject, if they are unable to make or communicate decisions at the relevant time. (They would not, of course, allow for requests for any treatment, such as assisted dying, which are contrary to law.) Read more here

Sex Education

Adolescents in Malta are sorely underinformed about safe sex and sexual health. We strongly believe that far more, unbiased and scientifically-based, sex education programmes are needed urgently in our schools. We are currently seeking funding to start a project on this. Read more here

Cremation Campaign

Since 1963 the Roman Catholic Church has not prohibited cremation unless it is chosen as a way to deny Christian teaching. With the support of Humanists Malta, cremation services have been legal here since May 2019. So far no regulations to govern crematoria have been established, but a crematorium in an extension to the Addolorata cemetery is under discussion. Read more here

Ethics Education

Humanists Malta has been a strong proponent of the introduction of ethics education in Maltese schools. Ethics education has apparently been growing, though statistics are hard to come by. It was reported that, by 2018, just over 4,000 students were studying Ethics instead of religion. In 2023 the Education Ministry told Humanists Malta that there has been significant progress in the provision of Ethics Education in state schools, that Middle and Secondary schools have the full complement of teachers, and that educators were allocated to primary schools which requested the subject. Read more here

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I don’t think we should ever allow religion the trick of maintaining that; the spiritual, and the beautiful, and the noble, and the altruistic, and the morally strong, and the virtuous are in any way inventions of religion or particular, or peculiar to religion

Stephen Fry

The meaning of life is not to be discovered only after death in some hidden, mysterious realm; on the contrary, it can be found by eating the succulent fruit of The Tree of Life and by living in the here and now as fully and creatively as we can.

Paul Kurtz

Unfortunately, strong political affiliations, religious dogma, skin color, language differences and uneven wealth distribution have the power of separating us, human beings. These are cosmetic differences, some of which are unnecessary.

We are more alike than we think and if we support and tolerate one another, no matter where we come from, and if we plan for those who will succeed us, the world would be a much better place.

Vannie Pule

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Humanists Malta
Malta is officially discussing Assisted Dying — and we’re making our position clear.At Humanists Malta, we believe in:✅ Choice✅ Compassion✅ Dignity at the end of lifeWe support the legalisation of Voluntary Assisted Dying, with strong safeguards, respect for conscience, and the right to decide when life has lost its quality.🕊️ Swipe through our latest post to read the 7 key principles we stand by.💬 We're currently preparing our official submission — and we want your feedback.Share your thoughts with us via DM, email, or in the comments below.📖 Read the government consultation: facts.mt/en/proposals🔗 Read our full position: humanistsmalta.org/assisted-dying/#AssistedDying #HumanistsMalta #DignityInDying #CompassionateChoice #RightToChoose #EndOfLifeCare #MaltaConsultation ... See MoreSee Less
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Humanists Malta
🚨 URGENT: Malta has launched a public consultation on Assisted Dying — a critical step forward which we very much welcome.This is a rare chance for us to make a difference — and we need your help.📖 Read the proposals here: facts.mt/en/proposals✍️ Then send us your feedback directly via DM or email.We’ll be submitting an official response as Humanists Malta and want it to reflect our community’s voices.Let’s make compassion count.#AssistedDying #HumanRights #HumanistsMalta #DignityInDying #MaltaConsultation ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Humanists Malta
A growing number of people want the choice to end their suffering on their own terms. - Alison Vella and Joanna Williams from Humanists Malta reflect on end-of-life care, dignity and the importance of respecting personal choices - even when facing death.📖 Read their article: timesofmalta.com/article/letters-editor-may-5-2025.1109127#HumanDignity #EndOfLifeChoices #assisteddying #HumanistsMalta ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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🚨 We're expanding our Humanist family beyond Facebook! 💬 Join our new WhatsApp community to stay connected, share ideas, and be the first to hear about upcoming events, initiatives, and ways to get involved.📲 Tap to join: chat.whatsapp.com/LZfitWnhbw40QiTkVDKuTYWhether you're a long-time supporter or simply curious about humanism in Malta — you're warmly welcome. Let’s keep the conversation going ❤️#HumanistsMalta #Humanism #WhatsAppCommunity #StayConnected #CompassionAndReason #MaltaEvents #SecularMalta #JoinUs #BeTheChange #CommunityMatters #HumanRightsMalta #ThinkFreelyLiveFully ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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⚠️ LAST CHANCE TO SIGN! ⚠️The My Voice, My Choice European Citizens’ Initiative is closing *TOMORROW* — and Malta is just *961 signatures away* from making history!This is your final call to support safe and legal access to abortion across Europe. ✊ Every single signature counts.*✍️ Sign now:* [eci.ec.europa.eu/044/public/#/screen/home](eci.ec.europa.eu/044/public/#/screen/home)Tag *@myvoicemychoiceorg* and share to boost the final push! Let’s make this happen together! *❤️‍🔥*#MyVoiceMyChoice #HumanistsMalta #LastCall #ActNow #ReproductiveRights #StandUpForChoice ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

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Malta’s entry in the Freedom of Thought Report is out! 📢Compiled by Humanists International with input from Humanists Malta, it reveals:• ⚖️ Systemic discrimination in law, education & family life• ✍️ Mostly satisfactory freedom of expressionThe report explores how religion impacts rights, equality & public life — especially for the non-religious.Read more via the link in bio or here:fot.humanists.international/countries/europe-southern-europe/malta/#HumanistsMalta #FreedomOfThought #HumanRights #Malta #Secularism #EqualRights ... See MoreSee Less
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Ramon Casha Scholarship Fund

The Ramon Casha Fund was set up in 2016 to promote education to the most disadvantaged in society. The key notion being that all those who take interest in their own education should have the ability to do so freely. 

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