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Humanists Malta
✊ As members of the Voice for Choice coalition, Humanists Malta welcomes today’s ruling against hate speech following the 2019 pro-choice demonstration in Valletta.We believe in freedom of expression carried out with compassion and rational discourse – never through intimidation, aggression, or hate. Peaceful protest and open dialogue are the foundations of a democratic society.This judgment is a reminder that violent threats have no place in our community and that those who target activists exercising their rights will be held accountable.📰 Read more here: timesofmalta.com/article/prochoice-lobby-welcomes-hate-speech-ruling.1117183#HumanistsMalta #VoiceForChoice #FreedomOfExpression #Compassion #RationalDiscourse #HumanRightsPress Release: Conviction for Hate Speech Following 2019 Stunt in VallettaSix years ago, on 15 June 2019, six young women staged a peaceful and silent demonstration during the EU Summit meetings held in Valletta. The group held a banner reading: ‘Welcome to Malta, where women are incubators.”While the protest was entirely non-violent, it drew a range of reactions from the public. Among the many derogatory comments, two stood out as particularly violent, aggressive and inciting violence against the protestors. Both comments were posted by men in their twenties.Concerned for their safety, the six women, the youngest of whom was just 18 at the time, filed a police report. Following an investigation, the police found sufficient grounds to charge both men with hate speech.Over the last six years, supported by their lawyer, Lara Dimitrijevic, the women have attended multiple court hearings while awaiting their turn to testify. One of the accused admitted guilt and issued a public apology. The second repeatedly defied court orders and only appeared in court today, escorted by the police.This individual was given 6 months effective prison suspended for 2 years and a personal guarantee was issued in favour of the activists as protection.Reflecting on the verdict, two of the women shared their experience: “What struck me most in court was that this man excused his violent remarks by claiming he had watched videos depicting abortion as the ‘ripping of a foetus to shreds.’ That is why he said we should be ‘ripped to shreds.’ These scientifically inaccurate materials, such as ‘The Silent Scream’ mislead people into making violent statements. This is not how abortion happens, but misinformation in our schools fuels hostility.”“After six years, justice has been served. I hope this can serve as a reminder that actions do indeed have consequences, and that sending people graphic death threats on the internet is not normal at all. This is a victory for us, for the pro-choice cause that is so used to normalised vitriol, and a reminder that we have come so far since that pro-choice stunt in 2019, and that we have a long way to go.” Voice for Choice Coalition welcomes today’s outcome. We reiterate that there is no place for intimidation, aggression or hate speech against activists exercising their right to peaceful protest. Hate speech has no place in our society, and those who engage in it face serious criminal consequences.We thank the Valletta Police Station, the Vulnerable Victims Unit and the Cybercrime Unit for their diligent work on this case.Times of MaltaMaltaTodayLovin MaltaMalta DailyNewsbook MaltaTheShiftNewsThe Maltese Herald ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Humanists Malta
🌍✊ Ġustizzja għal Artna: Irtirawhom Issa!This Saturday we march for our future.The government’s planning “reforms” will tear down safeguards, silence communities, and hand Malta to developers.As Humanists, we stand for evidence, fairness & respect for people and planet. These reforms must be withdrawn.📅 Sat 4 Oct🕙 10am📍 Law Courts → CastilleLet’s show that Malta belongs to all of us, not just to developers. 💚#HumanistsMalta #ĠustizzjaGħalArtna #EnvironmentalJustice #MaltaProtest ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Humanists Malta
💖 Your Love, Your Ceremony – In Malta and Across Europe 💖 (HumanistWeddings.eu) Every humanist wedding or vow renewal is crafted around the couple’s story. Couples meet with their celebrant to share their journey and wishes and the ceremony is fully tailored to reflect their relationship, with edits until it feels just right. ✨ 🌿💍 Celebrate your connection in a unique and meaningful way that truly represents who you are together.📌 Learn more: humanistsmalta.org/ceremonies📌 Meet our celebrants: www.facebook.com/humanistmaltacelebrants#humanistweddings #HumanistMalta #HumanistsWedding #HumanistWeddingsEU #LoveCelebrated #Malta #HumanistCeremony ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Humanists Malta
📢 Happening NOW at Pjazza Kastilja, Valletta: Solidarity Vigil for Gaza 🇵🇸🕯️Humanists Malta stands by Ġustizzja għall-Palestina in demanding an end to complicity with genocide and illegal occupations. ✊🚫 Stop Maltese-flagged ships from carrying weapons, coal, or jet fuel to Israel.⚖️ We call on Malta to take decisive action for peace and justice.The vigil continues until 7pm Sunday – join us in person or take part in the solidarity fast at home. 🕊️This is part of a 🌍 global weekend of action for justice, dignity and freedom for Palestine.In solidarity,Humanists Malta 🤝 Ġustizzja għall-Palestina#HumanistsMalta #FreePalestine #SolidarityWithGaza #CeaseFireNow #StopGenocide #humanrights #bds #valletta #malta ... See MoreSee Less
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