Moviment Graffitti

Konferenza Stampa - Daqshekk Bini fuq Kemmuna!
2023-03-11 10:30 - 11:15 (Europe/Malta) | Hili Ventures, Nineteen Twenty Three,, Triq Valletta, Marsa, MRS 3000, Malta
Despite unprecedented public opposition, Hili Group shows no signs of withdrawing its plans to create a complex of villas overlooking Santa Marija Bay in Comino. Contrary to Hili’s insistence, the project will increase the number of buildings and destroy pristine garigue, as shown in the developers’ own renders.
Several organisations will be gathering in front of Hili Group’s headquarters in Marsa to remind the company that this is a hugely unpopular project, with a record 13,500+ objections submitted to the Planning Authority. We also invite you to attend and express your anger at the project.
We will not accept any further take-up of land by private interests on Comino
Moviment Graffitti | BirdLife Malta | Din l-Art Helwa | Flimkien Għal Ambjent Aħjar | Friends of the Earth Malta | Nature Trust – FEE Malta | Ramblers Malta

Press Conference - Give us a Safe Efficient Transport System!
2023-03-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Parliament Square, Valletta City Gate, Valletta, Malta
After a year of record road fatalities in 2022 and perpetual road congestion, we will be addressing the press in front of Parliament in Valletta to push the Maltese authorities for safe and efficient roads and transport systems that stop treating pedestrians, cyclists, and users of public transport as a mere afterthought to cars. Over the years, the combination of poorly designed infrastructure for active commuting, the perpetuated problem of an overdependence of cars, and inefficient public transportation have made our streets a death trap, with road fatalities currently being 10 times higher than the rest of the EU.
Join us on Saturday 18th March at 9am, where we will be making the following demands to the authorities
Nationalise and invest further into all public transport
Publish standards for pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and a legally-binding national cycling policy
Update our Highway Code to introduce the hierarchy of road users, giving those in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger to the more vulnerable road users
Introduce Presumed Liability laws to protect the more vulnerable road users
Enhance the quality of our village cores by prioritising active mobility allowing people to safely walk or cycle within their villages.

Moviment Graffitti | Rota | Friends of the Earth Malta

Thrift for Solidarity - Fundraiser for Turkish/Syrian LGBTIQ+
2023-03-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Maori Bar, Boat Street, Valletta, Malta
MGRM, YMCA Malta, Moviment Graffitti and friends will be thrifting to fundraise for our LGBTQI+ siblings in Turkey and Syria.
Our community members will host stalls with clothes, books, art and more for you to thrift away at. Food will also be available. Everyone is welcome.
Later on, we will push the tables and dance our pent up frustrations away!
The earthquakes that shook Turkey and Syria have left the diaspora across the world in shock. What might just be another news item for some of us in Malta is an indescribable trauma, the magnitude of which we can’t possibly understand. While there has been amazing international support we know that international aid does not reach everyone equally, because society doesn’t deem everyone equal. The politicians that oppress the LGBTQI+ community in Turkey and Syria are the same that have responded inadequately to the worst natural disaster to ever hit the region. Taxes raised for earthquake disaster relief are being misspent and the lack of disaster relief preparedness has cost too many lives.
This is why we are carefully researching the organisations to send money to. In the following days we will be introducing these organisations to you (if we can) and we guarantee that every cent raised will benefit the LGBTQI+ community in the region.
Massive thanks to Maori bar for offering to host us.

Malta Mhux Għall-Bejgħ!
2023-03-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Monument of Manuel Dimech, Castille Square, Valletta, Malta
Ingħaqdu magħna hekk kif se nkunu qegħdin insejħu lill-gvern biex jieħu azzjoni b’saħħitha, fil-kuntest tas-sentenza monumentali li ngħatat mill-qorti kontra l-privatizzazzjoni tat-tliet sptarijiet tal-gvern.
Is-sentenza, li annulat il-ftehimiet tal-mistħija, li wasslu biex tliet sptarijiet tal-istat jaqgħu f’idejn il-privat, ikkonfermat dak li ħafna kienu ilhom jafu – li aħna, il-pubbliku, qarrqu bina, iffrodawna u litteralment serquna f’konfoffa kriminali internazzjonali bl-għajnuna ta’ membri tal-gvern tagħna stess.
Din mhix l-unika darba li ġraw dawn l-affarijiet. Art pubblika f’Pembroke u f’Bormla wkoll ingħatat lill-ftit biex iħaxxnu bwiethom, bħal ma ngħatat bl-istess mod l-enerġija tal-pajjiż.
F’kull wieħed minn dawn il-ftehimiet, jibqgħu ifeġġu l-istess ismijiet.
Konrad Mizzi. Keith Schembri. Joseph Muscat.
Ingħaqdu magħna nhar it-Tlieta 21 ta’ Marzu, fis-6.30 ta’ filgħaxija, quddiem Kastilja, fejn il-Moviment Graffitti u organizzazzjonijiet u individwi soċjalisti, xellugin u progressivi oħrajn se jkunu qegħdin jippreżentaw ittra miftuħa lill-Kabinett.
Qegħdin nesiġu li ssir investigazzjoni fuq il-ftehimiet kollha li dawn in-nies kienu involuti fihom, li jitreġġgħu lura l-flejjes li ngħataw lil VGH/Steward b’riparazzjoni għall-frodi li għamlu, u t-twaqqif immedjat ta’ kull ftehim għall-privatizzazzjoni li huwa għaddej bħalissa.
Daqshekk ftehimiet li jibbenefikaw lill-ftit għad-dannu tal-ħafna
Daqshekk assi pubbliċi mgħoddija f’idejn il-privat
Malta mhix għall-bejgħ
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Join us as we call on government to take strong action following the landmark court sentence against the privatisation of three state hospitals.
The judgement nullifying the shameful deals that saw three state hospitals enter private hands confirmed what many have known all along – that we, the public, have been scammed, defrauded, and outright robbed by an international criminal conspiracy with the help of members of our own government.
This is not the only instance where this has happened. Public land in Pembroke and Bormla has also been given away to line the pockets of the few, as has our energy.
In each of these deals, the same names keep popping up.
Konrad Mizzi. Keith Schembri. Joseph Muscat.
Join us on Tuesday 21st March at 18:30, in front of Castille, where Moviment Graffitti and other socialist, leftist or progressive organisations and individuals will be presenting an open letter to Cabinet.
We are demanding an investigation into all the deals these people were involved in, restitution of the money given to VGH/Steward and reparations for their fraud, and an immediate stop of all privatisation deals currently being conducted.
No more deals that benefit the few at the expense of the many
No more public assets handed over to private interests
Malta is not for sale

Playing for Justice - Free the El Hiblu 3
2023-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Law Courts, VGX6+9RQ, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us to celebrate the El Hiblu 3 and demand that the Maltese authorities drop the charges against them!
Short speeches will be followed by live music from members of ManaTapu!
11am, Sat, 25 March 2023 in front of Valletta Law Courts.

Exhibition 'Like Flour' - Testimonies from Detention during the Pandemic
2023-03-30 18:30 - 2023-04-07 21:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
‘Like Flour’ is a project spearheaded by photojournalist Joanna Demarco. The project navigates the experiences of people who were detained in Malta’s migrant detention centres during the pandemic, questioning and shining a light on the ways in which the inhumane treatment of one of Malta’s most vulnerable communities became worse throughout that period.
Through testimonies, objects, photographs and mobile images taken by the detained asylum-seekers themselves, the work provides a rare peephole into a world that is shrouded in secrecy. Journalists and NGOs continue to have little to no access to the detention centres to bear witness to the neglect, making these stories a rare opportunity for the outside world to hear what the asylum-seekers went through first hand.
The project, which is being exhibited at Moviment Graffitti’s headquarters between Thursday 30th March and Friday 7th April, was carried out in collaboration with aditus foundation and journalist Julian Delia. The project was supported by the National Geographic COVID-19 Emergency Fund.
The objective of the display is to act as a platform for discussion on the topic of detention. This will be facilitated through panel discussions between stakeholders in the field of migration and detention in Malta.
Thursday 30th March: ‘What’s going on in there?’ – Policy, conditions and (lack of) access
Wednesday 5th April: ‘Why am I treated like a criminal?’ – Trauma and the wellbeing of asylum-seekers in relation to detention and the asylum system in general.
More information on the panelists will be announced in the coming days.

Thursday 30th March 6.30pm – 9.30pm (panel discussion 8pm)
Friday 31st March 6pm – 9pm
Saturday 1st April 10am – 8pm
Sunday 2nd April 10am – 8pm
Monday 3rd April 6pm – 9pm
Tuesday 4th April 6pm – 9pm
Wednesday 5th April 6pm – 9.30pm (panel discussion 8pm)
Thursday 6th April -closed-
Friday 7th April 6pm – 9pm

Vilel f'Kemmuna - X'ma Jridux Juruk il-Hili Group
2023-04-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Mediterranean Conference Centre, Dar il-Mediterran, St Elmo Place, Valletta, Malta
Vilel f’Kemmuna: x’ma jridux juruk il-Hili Group
Nistednukom għal laqgħa ta’ informazzjoni dwar il-proposta ta’ Hili Group għal vilel u lukanda f’Kemmuna, nhar is-Sibt 22 t’April fl-10.30am, barra Dar il-Mediterran għall-Konferenzi (MCC) fil-Belt Valletta.
F’dawn l-aħħar ġimgħat, Hili Group intensifikaw il-kampanja ta’ relazzjonijiet pubbliċi sabiex jippruvaw itaffu r-rabja tal-poplu lejn il-proġett tagħhom f’Kemmuna. Dan għamluh b’diversi artikli u riklami fil-media li jinkludu informazzjoni u stampi qarrieqa. Għal tmiem din il-ġimgħa, huma qegħdin saħansitra jorganizzaw wirja u preżentazzjonijiet ġewwa l-MCC sabiex jippromwovu l-binjiet li jridu jtellgħu f’Kemmuna.
Minkejja li aħna m’għandniex għad-dispożizzjoni tagħna il-miljuni ta’ ewro li għandhom Hili Group, nemmnu bis-sħiħ li l-pubbliku għandu dritt għal informazzjoni korretta li turi l-istampa kollha tal-pjanijiet ta’ dan l-iżviluppatur u l-impatt diżastruż tagħhom fuq l-ambjent ta’ Kemmuna u fuq it-tgawdija tal-poplu ta’ din ir-riserva naturali.
Għalhekk inħeġġukom tattendu għal din il-laqgħa fejn ser nispjegaw, permezz ta’ informazzjoni u grafika, l-aspetti differenti marbuta mal-proġett ta’ Hili Group.
Il-pjanijiet ta’ Hili Group bħalissa qegħdin jistennew l-approvazzjoni mill-Awtorità tal-Ippjanar. Eluf ta’ persuni ssottomettew l-oġġezzjoni għal dawn il-pjanijiet u l-għaqdiet ambjentali wissew li l-ġlieda kontra din l-oxxenità ambjentali ser tiħrax jekk Hili Group ma jirtirawhomx.
Narawkom is-Sibt
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Villas in Comino: What Hili Group would not like you to see
We invite you to an information meeting regarding the proposal of Hili Group for villas and a hotel in Comino, this Saturday 22nd April at 10.30am, outside the Mediterranean Conference Centre (MCC) in Valletta.
Over the past few weeks, Hili Group intensified their public relations campaign in an attempt to placate the anger of the public at their project in Comino. They did this through a number of articles and advertisements on the media which include deceptive information and pictures. During the weekend, they are even organising an exhibition and a presentation at the MCC in order to promote the project that they want to build in Comino.
Although we do not have the millions of euros of Hili Group at our disposal, we strongly believe that the public has a right to accurate information that gives the whole picture of the plans of this developer and their disastrous impact on Comino’s environment and on the public’s enjoyment of this natural reserve.
Therefore, we encourage you to attend this meeting where we will explain, through information and graphics, the different aspects linked to the project of Hili Group.
The plans of Hili Group are currently awaiting the approval of the Planning Authority. Thousands of people submitted objections against these plans and environmental organisations have warned that the fight against this environmental obscenity will escalate if Hili Group will not have them withdrawn.
See you on Saturday

Lesbian Visibility Evening - Community Discussion and Short Documentary Screening
2023-04-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
For Lesbian Visibility Day, MGRM and Moviment Graffitti are teaming up for a screening of the 30 minute long documentary ‘Marielle & Monica’ and a community discussion.
The documentary follows Monica Benicio’s involvement in the campaign opposing Brazil’s former far-right president Jair Bolsanaro, 7 months after the assassination of her partner and fellow human rights activist Marielle Franco.
Following the documentary, we will be holding an open discussion on lesbian visibility, over-sexualisation and other themes.
Snacks will be provided, and refreshments will be available.
Doors open at 6:30pm
67 Strait Street, Valletta

Studenti Graffitti Goes Tipsy Tombla
2023-04-30 20:00 - 2023-05-01 00:00 | The Anvil Pub, Triq L. Apap, St Julians, Malta
Join us for a night of laughs, drinks and bingo at The Anvil Pub!
Every line gets a free shot, every house gets a free drink and a twist revealed on the day will give you the chance to win a tote bag filled with goodies. You won’t want to miss it!
Sign up for free via this form: bit.ly/mgtombla
See you there
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Ingħaqdu magħna għal lejl ta daħk, xorb u tombla l-Anvil Pub!
Ma’ kull linja tirbaħ grokk, ma’ kull house tirbaħ drink, u b’sorpriża li se niżvelaw dakinhar se tkun biċ-ċans li tirbaħ tote bag mimli rigali. Mhux ta’ min jitlifha!
Irreġistra b’xejn minn din il-formola: bit.ly/mgtombla
Narawkom hemm

Workers' Day Film Screening - The Good Boss
2023-05-01 18:00 - 21:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
On the 1st May, we are holding an event at our premises in Valletta to celebrate Workers’ Day and remember the past and current struggles of workers in an exploitative system.
We will be screening the Fernando León de Aranoa film ‘The Good Boss’ (El Buen Patrón – 2021) about a charismatic and manipulative factory owner in a Spanish town meddling in the lives of his employees in an attempt to win an award for business excellence. The satirical comedy explores the power imbalance against workers in the context of patronising and oppressive relations within the capitalist workplace.
You can watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aikj9c96ArI.
Language: Spanish with English subtitles.
Following the movie, you are invited to join us for drinks, nibbles and music to celebrate Workers’ Day.
Free entrance.

Empty the Tanks!
2023-05-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Mediterraneo Marine Park, WFQ5+M2, Tul il-Kosta, Naxxar, Malta
Join us outside the Mediterraneo Marine Park on Saturday 13th May at 10:30 am, in a demonstration on the occasion of global Empty The Tanks Day.
Animal Liberation and Moviment Graffitti will be again demanding the revocation of Mediterraneo Marine Park’s zoo licence, echoing the worldwide call to empty the tanks. 3 dolphins died in 2021 alone, bringing the grim total to 11 dead dolphins, amongst several other dead animals in the park.
See you there

IDAHOBIT - Quizzes and Games
2023-05-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Maori Bar, Boat Street, Valletta, Malta
Wednesday the 17th of May is the international day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia – IDAHOBIT. This is the day when we celebrate gender and sexual diversity. It is also the day when we remember that although in an increasing number of countries, the LGBTIQ+ community is enjoying more rights, millions in different parts of the world, still experience discrimination, stigma, violence and abuse, imprisonment, and even death.
On this day we are meeting at Maori, Triq il-Lanċa, Valletta to raise awareness about these issues as well as to have some fun. There will be quizzes, games, music and dance in a safe space from 6.30 pm onwards.

Konferenza Stampa - Il-Bidla li Rridu fl-Ambjent u l-Ippjanar
2023-05-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Planning Authority, St Francis Ravelin, Floriana, Malta
Ġimgħa qabel il-protesta nazzjonali Xebbajtuna! tas-27 ta’ Mejju, rappreżentanti ta’ komunitajiet u għaqdiet ser jindirizzaw Konferenza Stampa quddiem l-Awtorità tal-Ippjanar sabiex jispjegaw il-bidla urġenti li hawn bżonn fil-politiki tal-ippjanar, fl-awtoritajiet responsabbli mill-ambjent u l-ippjanar u fil-mudell ekonomiku ta’ pajjiżna.
Inħeġġukom tingħaqdu magħna f’din il-Konferenza Stampa.
Narawkom
www.xebbajtuna.org
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A week before the national protest Xebbajtuna! of 27 May, representatives of communities and organisations will address a Press Conference outside the Planning Authority to explain the urgent changes needed in planning policies, in the authorities responsible for environment and planning and in our country’s economic model.
We encourage you to join us in this Press Conference.
See you there
www.xebbajtuna.org

Xebbajtuna! Make Placards with Us
2023-05-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us this Thursday 25th for placard-making in preparation for Saturday’s National Protest ‘Xebbajtuna! Bidla fl-Ambjent u l-Ippjanar ISSA!’
It’s time to unleash your creativity and make a powerful statement as we gear up to take part in the collective roar for change at the upcoming national protest.
Our premises at 67, Strait Street, Valletta will be open from 6 pm on Thursday 25th! Art supplies and cardboard will be available but feel free to bring anything else you may need!
www.xebbajtuna.org
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Ingħaqdu magħna l-Ħamis 25 ta’ Mejju biex nagħmlu l-kartelluni għall-Protesta Nazzjonali tas-Sibt ‘Xebbajtuna! Bidla fl-Ambjent u l-Ippjanar ISSA’
Wasal iż-żmien li nużaw il-kreattivita tagħna sabiex insemmgħu leħen sod u nħejju ruħna għall-għajta kollettiva għall-bidla.
Se nkunu miftuħin il-Ħamis, 25 ta’ Mejju wara s-6pm fl-indirizz 67, Strait Street, Valletta! Ejjew agħmlu l-kartelluni personalizzati tagħkom. Se jiġu provduti b’xejn xi għodod tal-arti u kartun imma tistgħu ġġibu magħkom dak kollu li għandkom bżonn!
www.xebbajtuna.org
#xebbajtuna27may

Xebbajtuna! Bidla fl-Ambjent u l-Ippjanar ISSA! - Protesta Nazzjonali
2023-05-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Triton Fountain, Vjal Nelson, Valletta, Malta
Għaqdiet ambjentali qegħdin isejħu lill-pubbliku sabiex jipparteċipa fi protesta nazzjonali l-Belt Valletta nhar is-Sibt 27 ta’ Mejju. Il-protesta ser tibda fl-10.30 am minn ħdejn il-Funtana tat-Tritoni.
Il-gruppi kollha, formali u informali, madwar Malta u Għawdex, jistgħu jappoġġjaw din il-protesta billi jikkuntattjawna fuq info@xebbajtuna.org jew jimlew il-formola fuq dan is-sit www.xebbajtuna.org. Dawn il-gruppi jistgħu jinkludu għaqdiet mhux governattivi kif ukoll gruppi ta’ residenti, studenti, ħaddiema u bdiewa; kull grupp mingħajr affiljazzjoni partiġġjana b’għanijiet konformi mat-talbiet tal-protesta huwa mistieden jipparteċipa.
Ninsabu f’sitwazzjoni ta’ emerġenza. Il-kwalità tal-ħajja u l-ambjent naturali fil-gżejjer tagħna qegħdin jiddeterjoraw b’rata mgħaġġla minħabba ferneżija ta’ bini bl-addoċċ u kullimkien. Dan kollu ma jiġix mix-xejn. Wara dan l-isfreġju ambjentali tinsab xibka magħmula minn politiċi u żviluppaturi li ħolqu sistema li sservi l-qligħ tal-ftit minflok il-ġid komuni.
Din is-sitwazzjoni nistgħu nbiddulha biss bl-għaqda fost dawk kollha li jimpurtahom mill-ġid komuni. L-għajta tagħna ser tkun: Xebbajtuna! Bidla fl-ambjent u l-ippjanar ISSA!
Ara t-talbiet tagħna: www.xebbajtuna.org
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Environmental organisations are calling on the public to participate in a national protest in Valletta on Saturday 27 May. The protest will start at 10.30 am from the Triton Fountain.
All groups around Malta and Gozo, both formal and informal, can endorse this protest by contacting us on info@xebbajtuna.org or filling in the online form on this website www.xebbajtuna.org. Groups can include non-governmental organisations as well as residents, students, workers and farmers: all non-partisan groups whose aims are in line with the demands of the protest are invited to join.
We are living a state of emergency. The quality of life and the natural environment of our islands are deteriorating rapidly due to a frenzy of reckless building everywhere. We are in this mess for one clear reason. Behind this wave of environmental destruction lies a web of politicians and developers who have created a system that serves the profit of the few instead of the common good.
This dire situation can only change with unity among all those groups who have the common good at heart. Our battle cry will be: Enough is enough – we demand environmental and planning reform NOW!
Read our demands: www.xebbajtuna.org

Press Conference - Drop the Charges Now!
2023-06-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Law Courts, VGX6+9RQ, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta
Local leaders of the El Hiblu 3 campaign would like to invite you to join us this Friday June 9th at the Office of the AG, South Street, Valletta to press for the outrageous charges against Amara, Abdalla and Kader to be dropped.
Recently the vessel owner Salah el Hiblu was charged with major cocaine smuggling in Spain. His credibility as the prosecution’s main witness is thus seriously damaged.
In addition, we have collected more signatures for the petition in recent weeks.
We do hope you can join us in an effort to ameliorate the growing institutionalised racism and to end the terror that the young men feel confronted by these trumped-up charges that could lead to life sentences.

Sisterhood - Let's Talk About It
2023-06-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Come and join us for a community discussion on the theme of ‘Sisterhood’. We want to explore and understand the perceptions of sisterhood, and what it means to us.
When was this word first used and what does it mean to women and feminists? What is cis-sterhood, and is it a politically neutral word? What does this word mean to you and do you like to use it? Is it a concept, and idea or a practice? We will open the discussion to everyone’s ideas!
Doors open at 6pm, with discussion starting at 6:30pm. We will also have a bar with drinks and nibbles available!

Even REBELS Can Dance - Vol. 4
2023-06-23 20:30 - 2023-06-24 01:00 | Maori Bar, Boat Street, Valletta, Malta
Calling all rebels! Yep. It’s time. It’s been a long, busy, busy winter, but summer is finally with us!
So?
Time to let loose. We’re kicking off summer vibes with our rebel comrades for the 4th Edition of Even Rebels Can Dance
When? Where?
Maori on the 23rd June at 8.30pm
Music?
Don’t worry! We always have all sorts of music lovers dancing around like there’s no tomorrow.

Film Screening - Hidden Figures
2023-07-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a film screening of the 2016 film ‘Hidden Figures’ as we remember the past and current struggles of women, especially women of colour.
Hidden Figures is based on the true story of 3 female African-American mathematicians who, despite playing a pivotal role in the launch of an astronaut into orbit, face undermining gender and racial discrimination at work.
Entrance is free, and you are welcome to bring your own snacks, or purchase drinks from the bar. Afterwards, you are invited to join us for drinks and nibbles!
You can watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/5wfrDhgUMGI
The film will have English subtitles and an intermission.
See you there

Thrift for Solidarity - Fundraiser for Syrian LGBTIQ+
2023-08-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Maori Bar, Boat Street, Valletta, Malta
MGRM, YMCA Malta, Moviment Graffitti and friends will be thrifting to fundraise for our LGBTQI+ siblings in Syria.
While for a lot of Maltese, the earthquake was a news item that we heard of earlier this year, people are still suffering from the after effects, causing an indescribable trauma to a magnitude of which we can’t possibly understand.
While there has been amazing international support we know that international aid does not reach everyone equally, because society doesn’t deem everyone equal. The politicians that oppress the LGBTQI+ community in. Syria are the same that have responded inadequately to the worst natural disaster to ever hit the region.
Taxes raised for earthquake disaster relief are being misspent and the lack of disaster relief preparedness has cost too many lives.
Having already done one for a Turkish organisation last March, we were also meant to fund for a Syrian organisation, however, for reasons mentioned above, this required a bit more research and logistics, to ensure that the funds will ultimately reach the community.
We will be raising funds for SGSE/SEEN, who you can see more about here: https://www.instagram.com/sgse.syria/
This will be done thanks to our community members who will return to host stalls with clothes, books, art and more for you to thrift away at.
Everyone is welcome.
Later on, we will push the tables and dance our pent up frustrations away!
Massive thanks to Maori bar for offering to host us.

Film Screening - The Feminist on Cell Block Y
2023-08-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a screening of ‘The Feminist on Cellblock Y’, and a short discussion afterwards!
The 2018 documentary focuses on 22-year old Richie Reseda, who while incarcerated at a California prison, led a class for fellow inmates on feminism and toxic masculinity.
Afterwards, we will have a short discussion on feminism, toxic masculinity and the justice system.
Entrance is free, and you are welcome to bring your own snacks or purchase drinks from the bar!
See you there

Once in a Blue Moon
2023-08-31 19:30 - 2023-09-01 01:00 | Lija Boċċi Clubhouse, Lija Playground, Lija, Malta
Join us for a night of live music, dancing, drinks and good people under a blue moon!
Our great bands will be announced soon, and will be sure to have you rocking and grooving all night long!
Party starts at 7.30 and will be held at Lija Boċċi Club. Entrance is free!
See you there
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Ejja ltaqa’ magħna għal lejl ta mużika live, żfin, xorb u nies tal-ġenn taħt qamar blu.
Niżvelaw dalwaqt il-gruppi li se jdoqqu . Aħna ċerti li se tkunu qegħdin tkantaw u tiżfnu l-lejl kollu!
Nibdew fis-7.30, ġewwa l-klabb tal-Boċċi ta’ Ħal Lija. Dħul b’xejn!
Narawkom hemm

FemiFest - Queer Edition
2023-09-12 16:00 - 23:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
We will be having various events! Feel free to join us for the whole FemiFest, or drop in for your preferred activities.
Programme of events

4 – 6 pm: Workshops: Making queer placards, queer flags, and queer earrings!
6:30 – 8 pm: Community Discussion on queer women in feminist spaces
9pm: Move your body and dance!

Entrance is free, and we will provide all the materials needed for the workshops. However, you are welcome to bring with you any fabric, paints or other supplies. There will also be some light snacks and drinks available throughout.
This event will be a safe space for women and non-binary people.
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Ingħaqdu magħna għall-ewwel FemiFest: Edizzjoni Kwir!
Se jkollna programm mimli attivitajiet! Tista’ tattendi l-FemiFest kollu, jew tiġi għall-attivitajiet li jinteressawk.
Programm ta’ attivitajiet

4 – 6 pm: Workshops: Nagħmlu kartelluni, bnadar u msielet kwir!
6:30 – 8 pm: Diskussjoni bejnietna dwar nisa kwir fi spazji femministi
9pm: Niċċaqalqu mal-mużika!

Id-dħul huwa b’xejn, u nipprovdu l-materjal għall-workshops aħna. Imma jekk tixtieq iġġib xi drapp, żebgħa jew xi materjal ieħor għal waqt il-workshops, tista’ wkoll. Waqt l-attività jkun hemm ftit tnaqqir u xorb.
Din l-attività se tipprovdi spazju sigur għan-nisa u persuni non-binary.

Safe Space Before Pride March 2023
2023-09-16 01:30 - 03:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
As in previous years, Moviment Graffitti will be participating in the Pride March on Saturday, 16th September. March is starting at 4 pm.
Before the March, Moviment Graffitti will be opening its premises to provide a safe space for anyone who would like to come and have a drink with us or prepare for the March.
Those who would like to come and dress for the Pride, make placards (we have the materials), or meet others are welcome to come to our premises at 67 Strait Street, Valletta.

The premises will be open between 1.30 pm and 3.00 pm.
We would love to meet you there!
Note: The guest list for this event is not visible.

Documentary Screening - The Janes
2023-09-28 18:00 - 21:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
For the occasion of International Safe Abortion Day, join us for a screening of ‘The Janes’ followed by brief talks and a group discussion!
The 2022 documentary tells the true story of members of the Jane Collective, a group of women who performed abortions in the US from 1968 until abortion was legalised in 1973 through Roe v. Wade. The documentary features interviews with several members of the collective. (Roe v. Wade was in effect until 2022, when it was overturned).
After the screening, we will turn our attention to the local context.
We will first have 2 brief talks by Prof Isabel Stabile and Dr Natalie Psaila from Doctors for Choice, who will talk about the local Family Planning Advisory Service (FPAS Malta), which provides information on reproductive health, and the Abortion Doula Support Service, which provides information and support specifically on abortion. Next, Liza Caruana-Finkel, a helpline volunteer with Abortion Support Network, will talk about the organisation’s work in helping people across Europe (including Malta) access abortions through information and financial assistance.
Afterwards, we will open up to a group discussion on abortion in relation to Malta. Bring your thoughts and questions!
Entrance is free, and you are welcome to bring your own snacks or purchase drinks from the bar!
See you there

Banner-Making Session for Malta Pro-Choice Rally 2023
2023-09-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Come along for a pro-choice Banner Making session!
Are you passionate about reproductive rights and standing up for safe and legal abortion? If so, join us in getting creative for the upcoming rally!
Event Date: 29/09/2023
Time: 18:00-21:00
Location: 67, Strait Street (Graffitti Premises)
We will be coming together to design eye-catching placards that showcase our unwavering support for reproductive freedom.
What to bring:

We will provide art supplies, but feel free to bring your own!
Design tips and inspiration
Engaging conversations about reproductive rights

Every placard you create will be a powerful symbol of our commitment to reproductive justice. #ProChoice #ReproductiveRights
(Beers will also be available for purchase at the premises)

Rally ta' Malta Pro-Choice 2023 // Malta's Pro-Choice Rally 2023
2023-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Monument of Manuel Dimech, Castille Square, Valletta, Malta
Ingħaqad magħna għall-Mixja u r-Rally ta’ Malta Pro-Choice 2023, li se sseħħ is-Sibt 30 ta’ Settembru!
L-attività se tibda b’mixja li se titlaq minn Pjazza Kastilja, il-Belt Valletta. Il-mixja se tibda fl-4pm, b’hekk nitolbu lil dawk li ħa jattendu sabiex ikunu hemm ftit qabel. Wara li nimxu mill-Belt, se ninġabru finalment quddiem il-qrati tal-liġi. Fost oħrajn, hemmhekk ser ikollna sensiela ta’ kelliema, prestazzjonijiet u anke merċ bħal flokkijiet u tote bags.
It-tema ta’ din is-sena hija ‘l-istigma tal-abort.’
Kull sena, mijiet ta’ individwi f’Malta għamlu abort. Fil-fatt, kull wieħed u waħda minna nafu ’l xi ħadd li xi darba għamlu abort. L-abort huwa komuni. L-abort huwa normali.
Iżda l-abort huwa wkoll kriminalizzat. Ftit xhur ilu biss f’Malta, mara ġiet imħarrka talli għamlet abort. Din ġiet irrappurtata mill-partner abbużiv tagħha, u l-Istat għen biex ikompli ċ-ċiklu tal-vjolenza.
Nies li jagħmlu abort m’għandhomx jiġu ġġudikati jew kriminalizzati. Ir-residenti kollha ta’ Malta ħaqqhom li kollha jiġu trattati b’rispett u li jkollhom l-awtonomija sabiex niddeċiedu x’inhu l-aħjar għalina, għal ġisimna, għal ħajjitna.
Il-koalizzjoni Voice for Choice, li hija magħmula minn 14-il organizzazzjoni u grupp, se tkompli tiġġieled sakemm l-abort jiġi dekriminalizzat, normalizzat, destigmatizzat, u jsir disponibbli u aċċessibbli lokalment.
Ingħaqad magħna!
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Join us for Malta’s Pro-Choice March and Rally 2023, which will take place on Saturday 30th September!
The event starts with a march departing from Castille Square, Valletta. The march will start at 4pm, so please arrive before then. After walking through Valletta, we will gather in front of the law courts. There, we will have speeches, performances, merchandise, and more!
This year’s theme is ‘abortion stigma.’
Each year, hundreds of people in Malta have abortions. In fact, we all know and love people who have had abortions. Abortion is common. Abortion is normal.
But abortion is also criminalised. Just a few months ago, a woman was prosecuted for having an abortion in Malta. Reported to the police by her abusive partner, the State helped perpetuate the cycle of violence.
People who have abortions should not be judged or criminalised. All residents of Malta deserve to be treated with respect and to have the autonomy to decide what is best for ourselves, our bodies, our lives.
The Voice for Choice coalition, made up of 14 organisations and groups, will continue to fight until abortion is decriminalised, normalised, destigmatised, and made available and accessible locally.
Join us!

Studenti Graffitti at the KSU Freshers' Week 2023
2023-10-02 08:00 - 2023-10-05 15:00 | University of Malta, L-Università ta' Malta, Msida, Malta
📍 Studenti Graffitti, the student wing of Moviment Graffitti, will be present at the KSU Freshers’ Week 2023 from Monday 2nd till Thursday 5th of October between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
📣 We invite you to visit our stand if you are interested in joining an organisation which is active in the community in areas such as the environment, feminism, worker’s rights, immigration, LGBTIQ+ rights and more.
📝 Members from Studenti Graffitti will be present to explain what the role of the organisation is in the current context and give you more information on current campaigns such as our campaigns on overdevelopment, the environment, workers’ issues and the decriminalisation of abortion.
📣 Feel free to voice your ideas on the issues or problems you find at University so that Moviment Graffitti can also be a platform for student campaigns. We will also explain our vision for students within University and our ideas on student internships, student accommodation and sexual and reproductive rights.
🎯 We will also have a fun game lined up, as well as some merchandise and stickers up for grabs. There will also be plenty of events and activities over the coming year, so head over to our stand to learn more!
✊ We want to raise awareness on issues within and outside of University and work for a fairer society so that we can truly be active students in Maltese society.
See you there ❗
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📍 Studenti Graffitti, il-fergħa tal-istudenti tal-Moviment Graffitti ser ikunu l-Freshers Week 2023 tal-KSU mit-Tnejn 2 ta’ Ottubru sal-Ħamis 5 ta’ Ottubru bejn it-8 a.m. u t-3 p.m.
📣 Nistednukom tiġu sa ħdejna jekk intom interessati tissieħbu f’organizzazzjoni attiva f’oqsma bħall-ambjent, il-femminiżmu, id-drittijiet tal-ħaddiema, l-immigrazzjoni, id-drittijiet LGBTIQ+ u iktar.
📝 Fil-ġranet imsemmija, ser tkunu tistgħu tiltaqgħu ma’ uħud mill-membri ta’ Studenti Graffitti biex jgħidulkom ftit iktar dwar ir-rwol li qiegħda taqdi l-organizzazzjoni bħalissa, pereżempju l-kampanji tagħna kontra l-iżvillup eżaġerat, l-ambjent, il-ħaddiema u d-dekriminillizazzjoni tal-abort.
📣 Nixtiequ nsiru nafu iktar dwar il-problemi li tħossu li hemm l-Universita’ sabiex il-Moviment Graffitti jservi ta’ pjattaforma għal kampanji li jolqtu direttament lill-istudenti. Ser naqsmu magħkom ukoll il-viżjoni tagħna għall-ħajja tal-istudenti fl-Università – ideat dwar internships, l-akkomodazzjoni tal-istudenti u d-drittijiet sesswali u riproduttivi.
🎯 Se jkollna wkoll logħba interessanti u xi merch u stickers. Żur ir-rokna tagħna wkoll biex tiskopri l-bosta attivitajiet li għandna pjanati!
✊ Nixtiequ nqajmu interess kemm fil-kwistjonijiet li jolqtu lill-Università kif ukoll f’dawk li jolqtu lill-bqija tal-komunità. Nixtiequ naħdmu għal soċjetà iktar ġusta sabiex tassew inkunu nistgħu ngħidu li aħna studenti attivi fis-soċjetà Maltija.
Narawkom hemm ❗

Studenti Graffitti at the MCAST Freshers' Week 2023
2023-10-09 08:00 - 2023-10-12 13:00 | MCAST, The Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology, Paola, Malta
📍 Studenti Graffitti, the student wing of Moviment Graffitti, will be present at the MCAST Freshers’ Week 2023 on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th October in Paola, and on Thursday 12th October in Mosta, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
We invite you to visit our stand if you are interested in joining an organisation which is active in the community in areas such as the environment, feminism, worker’s rights, immigration, LGBTIQ+ rights and more.
📝 Members from Studenti Graffitti will be present to explain what the role of the organisation is in the current context and give you more information on current campaigns such as our campaigns on overdevelopment, the environment, worker’s issues and the decriminalisation of abortion.
📣 Feel free to voice your ideas on the issues or problems you find at MCAST so that Moviment Graffitti can also be a platform for student campaigns. We will also explain our vision for students within MCAST and our ideas on student internships, student accommodation and sexual and reproductive rights.
🎯 We will also have a fun game lined up, as well as some merchandise and stickers up for grabs. There will also be plenty of events and activities over the coming year, so head over to our stand to learn more!
✊ We want to raise awareness on issues within and outside of MCAST and work for a fairer society so that we can truly be active students in Maltese society.
See you there ❗
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📍 Studenti Graffitti, il-fergħa tal-istudenti tal-Moviment Graffitti, ser ikunu l-Freshers Week 2023 tal-MCAST it-Tnejn 9 u t-Tlieta 10 t’Ottubru ġewwa Raħal Ġdid, kif ukoll il-Ħamis 12 t’Ottubru ġewwa l-Mosta, bejn it-8 a.m. u s-1 p.m.
📣 Nistednukom tiġu sa ħdejna jekk intom interessati tissieħbu f’organizzazzjoni attiva f’oqsma bħall-ambjent, il-femminiżmu, id-drittijiet tal-ħaddiema, l-immigrazzjoni, id-drittijiet LGBTIQ+ u iktar.
📝 Fil-ġranet imsemmija, ser tkunu tistgħu tiltaqgħu ma’ uħud mill-membri ta’ Studenti Graffitti biex jgħidulkom ftit iktar dwar ir-rwol li qiegħda taqdi l-organizzazzjoni bħalissa, pereżempju l-kampanji tagħna kontra l-iżvillup eżaġerat, l-ambjent, il-ħaddiema u d-dekriminillizazzjoni tal-abort.
📣 Nixtiequ nsiru nafu iktar dwar il-problemi li tħossu li hemm l-MCAST sabiex il-Moviment Graffitti jservi ta’ pjattaforma għal kampanji li jolqtu direttament lill-istudenti. Ser naqsmu magħkom ukoll il-viżjoni tagħna għall-ħajja tal-istudenti fl-MCAST – ideat dwar internships, l-akkomodazzjoni tal-istudenti u d-drittijiet sesswali u riproduttivi.
🎯 Se jkollna wkoll logħba interessanti u xi merch u stickers. Żur ir-rokna tagħna wkoll biex tiskopri l-bosta attivitajiet li għandna pjanati!
✊ Nixtiequ nqajmu interess kemm fil-kwistjonijiet li jolqtu lill-MCAST kif ukoll f’dawk li jolqtu lill-bqija tal-komunità. Nixtiequ naħdmu għal soċjetà iktar ġusta sabiex tassew inkunu nistgħu ngħidu li aħna studenti attivi fis-soċjetà Maltija.
Narawkom hemm ❗

Freshers' Treasure Hunt and Party!
2023-10-14 18:00 - 23:00 | Maori Bar, Boat Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for an exciting treasure hunt around Valletta, followed by a fantastic party at Maori!
Meet us at 6pm at Maori to embark on an adventure around Valletta in a battle against other teams. The hunt will have a mix of historical, cultural and task-based questions, and is enjoyable regardless of your familiarity with Valletta.
Your team will win a free drink for every 100 points, and the winning team will win a variety of great prizes on top of that! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/32cHZ5UmGJuLkBfU6
After that, dance to some great tunes supplied by QJ Stuart and the great drinks and atmosphere provided by Maori!
See you there!
