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This is a serious issues that merits more attention. Well said NCPE.

GOALScore Project updates:

In January, the MWL gave a workshop on violence against women and how to recognise it to coaches and staff of the MFA Women's Football, as part of the GOALScore project. The project aims to foster a safe space for female players to report domestic violence to their peers or coaches and raise awareness on the topic.

During the workshop, MWL invited Elaine Compagno, Dr Rebecca Caruana, and Superintendent Sylvana Gafa’ for a roundtable as experts in the field of violence against women.

For more information on the project, check out the website: https://projectgoalscore.com/

MALTA WOMEN’S LOBBY
PRESS RELEASE | 10.3.2024
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CONCERNING THE STABBING OF THE TWO GIRLS AGED 12 AND 15

The Malta Women's Lobby is deeply disturbed and saddened by the latest incident of violence where a man brutally attacked two sisters, aged 12 and 15, in a horrific act that has shocked our nation. This appalling act of violence is yet another tragic reminder of the persistent threat faced by girls and women in our society, who are not even safe in their own home.

The two sisters, who were viciously stabbed by a 43-year-old man, are currently fighting for their lives in hospital. The 12-year-old is in critical condition, with injuries so severe that her life hangs in the balance. The 15-year-old is also suffering from grievous injuries, adding to the trauma inflicted upon these innocent young girls.

What is particularly alarming is the fact that this perpetrator had previously been brought before the court for threatening his partner and her daughter. However, due to the victims' understandable fear and reluctance to testify against him, the accused was freed from all accusations.

This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for a robust legal framework and support systems to protect victims of domestic violence and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions, even when victims refuse to testify.

Victims who do not testify often do not have a real choice but do so out of fear, desperation, and coercion. Magistrates should adopt a victim centered approach and should not depend on the testimony of the victim alone to proceed with the case.

The Malta Women's Lobby condemns this heinous act in the strongest possible terms and calls for swift and decisive action to ensure justice for the victims and their families.

We urge authorities to prioritise the safety and well-being of women and girls by implementing comprehensive measures to prevent such atrocities from occurring in the future and ensuring that the perpetrators pay for their crime.

Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones during this difficult time, and we extend our heartfelt solidarity and support to all those affected by this senseless act of violence.

We are frustrated with a broken system that shifts the blame onto victims, particularly women, instead of acknowledging its failures and addressing them. It is clear that women’s issues are not deemed to be important.