The Outreach model of the Equality
for All in Malta project focuses on a multi-disciplinary approach, with the aim
of targeting the grassroots of Maltese society, through local councils, as well
as NGOs, migrant communities and religious-belief organisations, to bring them
on board in the fight against discrimination. The aim of outreach within the
project is to establish and foster mutual understanding, promote participation
and involvement of minority groups, and influence behaviours, attitudes, and
actions within Maltese society. The Outreach model established by the project
team will aid in enhancing community awareness, increase the visibility of the
project, as well as engage new communities and organisations towards a truly
equal society.
Outreach to 68 local councils around Malta and Gozo
Outreach to local councils is done
with the aim of developing further non-discrimination tools for action at the
local level already utilised in a migrant integration setting, who can in turn
reach the general resident population. The Local Integration Charter &
Action Plan with the added Addendum, which was signed by the Local Councils’
Association on 06 October 2021, aims to respect and promote the principle of
equality and non-discrimination, in particular race and/or ethnic origin and
religion or belief. The Action plan will enable closer collaboration between
the Human Rights Directorate and the Local Councils, and further strengthen
relationships.
Addendum to the Local Integration Charter and Action Plan
Outreach to migrant communities, religious-belief organisations, and NGOs
Outreach towards migrant
communities and religious-belief organisations is done to reach untapped
individuals. This is done by creating a contact list of interested individuals
and providing information during training sessions, as well as acquiring
feedback from the communities and organisations during discussions.
Establishing and maintaining relationship with participants is essential to
tackle issues of underreporting, as well as to address the lack of awareness on
the functioning of the Equality body.
NGOs who work with migrant
communities are essential in helping to reach out to more individuals and
communities who are at risk of discrimination. With this in mind, the project
team has sought to target multiple stakeholders in society to ensure an as far
as possible seamless implementation of the principle, namely: race and ethnic
origin minority and religious minority organisations representatives and other
community members, the local adult population, civil servants, and migrant
organisations/ NGOs.
