Moviment Graffitti

FEJN KONTU?! - Performance "Għeruq Imħabblin"
2024-11-17 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Malta) | Società Dante Alighieri – Comitato di Malta, 134 Triq l-Ifran, Valletta, Malta
“Għeruq Imħabblin”, a site-specific performance created and choreographed by Chakib Zidi, founder of @artivist_dance_theater_coll specifically for the “Fejn Kontu” exhibition.
The piece delves into the narratives of queer, women and refugee communities, using dance and music as a medium to express the complexities of love, resilience, and identity in the face of displacement and marginalization.
The performance is rooted in themes of cultural belonging and human rights, aiming to give voice to those often silenced or overlooked. The collective, founded by Zidi, is known for its commitment to using art as a form of activism, shedding light on social justice issues. This work not only celebrates diversity but also calls for solidarity and understanding.
Choreographed and directed by: Chakib Zidi in collaboration with:
– Dancers: Sarah Sammut, Sarah Vella, Nicole Zammit, Lucy Keenan
– Performers/Musicians: Sebastián Ortiz, Ana Milena Lozada Avella
– Music: SONGAIA, Ana Milena Lozada Avella, Sebastián Ortiz, René Junior Juan Gaia.
Location: Società Dante Alighieri, 134 Old Bakery Street, Valletta.
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“Għeruq Imħabblin”, prestazzjoni maħsuba għal spazju partikolari, ġiet maħluqa b’koreografija ta’ Chakib Zidi, il-fundatur tal-Artivist Dance Theatre Collective, speċifikament għall-wirja “FEJN KONTU?! – 30 Sena ta’ Attiviżmu”.
Dan ix-xogħol jidħol fin-narrattivi tal-komunitajiet queer, u l-komunitajiet tan-nisa u r-refuġjati, billi juża ż-żfin u l-mużika bħala mezzi li jesprimu l-kumplessitajiet tal-imħabba, ir-reżiljenza u l-identità fid-dawl tal-ispostament u l-emarġinazzjoni.
Il-prestazzjoni ssib l-għeruq tagħha fit-temi tal-appartenenza kulturali u d-drittijiet tal-bniedem, bil-għan li tagħti vuċi lil dawk li spiss jiġu msikkta jew injorati. Il-kollettiv, imwaqqaf minn Zidi, huwa magħruf għall-impenn tiegħu biex juża l-arti bħala forma ta’ attiviżmu, u dan jitfa’ dawl fuq kwistjonijiet ta’ ġustizzja soċjali. Dan ix-xogħol mhux biss jiċċelebra d-diversità iżda jitlob ukoll li wieħed jifhem u juri solidarjetà.
Koreografija u direzzjoni ta’: Chakib Zidi, b’kollaborazzjoni ma’:
– Żeffiena: Sarah Sammut, Sarah Vella, Nicole Zammit, Lucy Keenan
– Artisti/Mużiċisti: Sebastián Ortiz, Ana Milena Lozada Avella
– Mużika: SONGAIA, Ana Milena Lozada Avella, Sebastián Ortiz, René Junior, Juan Gaia.
Nhar il-Ħadd 17 ta’ Novembru fis-6pm, ġewwa Società Dante Alighieri, 134 Triq l-Ifran, Valletta.

Screening of 'Herself'
2024-11-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a screening of ‘Herself’ on 20th November at 18:30, in the lead up to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
The 2020 film, directed by Phyllida Lloyd, follows Sandra, a single mother who leaves and moves away from her abusive partner. She struggles to move on independently with her two young daughters, but is determined to find her own way. The film’s title may suggest that Sandra ends up building her future alone, however this impactful story explores how she succeeds with the help of others.
After the screening, we will have a brief discussion about the film and relating to violence against women in the local context, followed by some drinks and nibbles.
Entrance is free, and you are welcome to bring snacks or purchase drinks from the bar!

See you there!

FEJN KONTU?! - Banda Workshop
2024-11-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Società Dante Alighieri – Comitato di Malta, 134 Triq l-Ifran, Valletta, Malta
Moviment Graffitti’s Banda are indubitably an iconic part of our history – drumming up beats of resistance in the numerous protests and rallies over the years. As part of Moviment Graffitti’s 30th anniversary celebrations, our Banda members will be hosting a workshop on the 21st of November at 18:30.
It will be held in the exhibition space, at Società Dante Alighieri at 134, Old Bakery Street (a few doors down from Drunken Dumpling).
The workshop will go through the basics of protest drumming, including the different sounds and types of drums, communication signals while drumming, and of course drumming a short rhythm.
No previous skills are required and anyone is welcome to join. The workshop is free, and donations to Moviment Graffitti are welcome.

Echoes of Silence: A tribute to Bernice Cilia on the second anniversary of her passing
2024-11-22 07:30 - 08:30 | MCAST, The Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology, Paola, Malta
Last year, we walked together in silent tribute to remember and honour the life of Bernice, whose life was tragically taken by femicide. Your presence during ‘Echoes of Silence’ symbolised our shared commitment to fighting domestic and gender-based violence, and we were deeply moved by your solidarity.
This year, we invite you again to join us in another march of remembrance and awareness. Together, we will continue to stand in solidarity, honouring Bernice’s memory and demanding a world free from violence against women.
If you knew Bernice, were touched by her story, or have faced the pain of domestic or gender-based violence, we invite you to join us to stand with us in remembrance, strength, and hope for a world free from violence.
Please share this invitation with others who may wish to join and support this important cause.

Her Plight, Our Fight - Demonstration
2024-11-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Law Courts, VGX6+9RQ, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta
25th November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Moviment Graffitti, along with MGRM and YPB, are organizing a demonstration in front of the Law Courts on Sunday 24th at 3:30pm as resistance to this violence that women face every day, and to empower women to take a stand against our culture of violence.
We are protesting the pervasive culture of violence that is normalised, in Malta and worldwide, – the visible and the violence behind closed doors, the violence concealed behind jokes and the femicides we hear about far too late. For all the women who have been made fun of, catcalled, harassed, and killed.
Be part of the fight against gender-based violence, which affects mostly women and girls, but also non-binary and trans people. You are encouraged to bring your placards and energy against this patriarchal violence.

Aħna Pożittivi - World AIDS Day Rally 2024
2024-12-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Castille Square, VGW6+88F, Valletta, Malta
On Sunday, 1st December, Moviment Graffitti will be joining other organisations to commemorate World AIDS Day. This is an international day of remembrance for all those lost to the AIDS epidemic.

To mark this day, a coalition of organisations, Checkpoint Malta, HIV Malta, MGRM, Moviment Graffitti, LGBTI+ Gozo, Allied Rainbow Communities – ARC and aditus, will be organising We Are Positive: Time for Action – World AIDS Day Rally, at Castille Square in Valletta at 11.00 a.m.
The aim of the rally is to give visibility to HIV, to fight the stigma that still surrounds HIV, and to give a human face to HIV. The rally will also emphasise the importance of testing for HIV since that is the only way that HIV can be managed. Not knowing one’s status and not taking medication will lead to advanced HIV (AIDS).
People living with HIV face a great deal of stigma to the extent that they often keep their status a secret. As a result, they have very few sources of support. Additionally, there is very little public awareness about this topic. Not many people may know that nowadays, with regular medication, the virus is controlled to the extent that it cannot be passed on to others during sex. Therefore people with HIV who have access to medication can live long and healthy lives. Therefore, the coalition believes that HIV medication should be accessible to everyone regardless of nationality and residency status.
The organisations will also remind the government that it has yet to fulfil its electoral promise of providing free preventive medication, PrEP and PEP for those who are at risk of contracting HIV and spreading it to others. Malta has one of the highest HIV diagnoses in Europe and there are hundreds of people living with HIV in Malta.

Come and join us in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

GRAFFESTA!
2024-12-06 20:30 - 2024-12-07 01:00 | The Garage, VCFX+JC5, Żebbuġ, Malta
IX-XELLUGIN GĦALQU TLETIN (U GĦALHEKK, SE JAGĦMLU FESTIN!)
You’re invited to GRAFFESTA!
Join Moviment Graffitti as we mark 30 years of activism and celebrate with some of our favourite local acts.
Our stellar lineup includes KARMAGENN, BEANGROWERS and BRODU for one night only, at The Garage.
Doors open at 8:30 and tickets can be bought online from https://shop.trackagescheme.com/event/graffesta/
Venue is for ages 17 and above. All profits from ticket sales will go to support Moviment Graffitti towards another 30 years.
We’ll see you there, and wear your dancing shoes!

Annual General Meeting 2025
2025-01-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
This year’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 29th January at 6.30pm, at our premises at 67, Strait Street, Valletta.
All Moviment Graffitti members and the general public are invited to participate at the meeting, where we will present an administrative review, looking back on the past year and share our plans for 2025.
This is your opportunity to discuss ideas and present suggestions for the future, while giving input on our direction.

The meeting is expected to take around one hour and a half and drinks and snacks will be available. We look forward to seeing you there!

Film Screening - The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
2025-01-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a free screening of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert!
This iconic film is a heartwarming and fabulous tale of friendship, resilience, and self-expression. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgFDIinCeYI
Stay with us for a drink and a chat after the film ends.
Accessibility Note: Please note that the venue has stairs.
Come celebrate with us in a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. All are welcome!
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Ingħaqad magħna għal wirja bla ħlas ta’ The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert!
Dan il-film ikoniku huwa storja ta’ ħbiberija, reżiljenza, u espressjoni personali. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgFDIinCeYI
Ibqa magħna għal drink u konverżazzjoni wara l-film.
Nota dwar l-Aċċessibbiltà: Għandha tiġi nnutata li l-post għandu t-taraġ.
Ejja ċċelebra magħna f’atmosfera vibranti u inklussiva. Kulħadd huwa milqugħ!

Film Screening - Io Capitano
2025-02-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a screening of ‘Io Capitano’, followed by drinks and a brief discussion!
The 2023 film portrays the journey of Seydou and Moussa, two young boys from Dakar trying to reach Europe.
This movie will be shown a day before the Global Day of CommemorAction for the Dead, Missing and Forcefully Disappeared at Sea and at the Borders. The Mediterranean Sea in particular remains one of the deadliest border spaces in the world. More than 2,200 people died in the Sea in 2024, resulting from many human rights violations by Maltese and other governments.
After the screening, we will have a brief discussion on the film and Baħar Ċimiterju, followed by some drinks and nibbles.
Entrance is free, and you are welcome to bring your own snacks or purchase drinks from the bar!
See you there!

Fort Chambray: The Truth we Cannot Demolish
2025-02-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Is-saga tal-Forti Chambray, li ilha sejra għal aktar minn 30 sena, dejjem kienet ikkaratterizzata minn għadd ta’ kontroversji u deċiżjonijiet dubjużi.
Fit-12 ta’ Diċembru li għadda, il-PA approvat it-tkissir tal-Barracks tal-Ingliżi fil-Forti Chambray u l-iżvilupp tal-Forti f’kumpless mostruż ta’ appartamenti, aparthotel u stabbilimenti kummerċjali.
Il-miżinformazzjoni madwar dan il-proġett hija waħda kbira. Il-poplu għandu dritt ikun jaf il-verità biex ikun kapaċi jifforma opinjoni infurmata.
Pereżempju, huwa minnu li l-poplu se jkun jista’ jaċċessa l-Forti Chambray wara li dan jiġi żviluppat? Min se jkun qed iħallas għar-restawr tal-Forti Chambray, il-Gvern jew l-iżviluppaturi? Il-pedamenti tal-Forti Chambray, li huwa mibni fuq għolja tat-tafal, huma sodi biżżejjed biex jifilħu dan l-iżvilupp? U l-Barracks tal-Ingliżi, x’se jiġri minnhom?
Ingħaqdu magħna nhar is-Sibt 8 ta’ Frar fl-10.30am għal taħdita pubblika fejn se nkunu qed inwieġbu dawn il-mistoqsijiet u aktar.
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The 30-year Fort Chambray saga has always been characterised by controversy and questionable decisions.
On 12 December 2024, the PA approved the demolition of the British Barracks and the development of Fort Chambray into a monstrous complex of apartments, an aparthotel and commercial establishments.
The misinformation that surrounds this project is robbing people of their right to know the truth. The public has the right to know the facts about the project to be able to form an informed opinion.
For instance, will the public be able to access Fort Chambray once it is developed? Who will be financially responsible for the Fort’s restoration, the Government or the developers? Are the Fort’s clay foundations stable enough for such a massive development? What will become of the British Barracks?
Join us on Saturday 8 February at 10.30am for a public talk where we will be answering these questions and more.

Needlework and Craft Hangout
2025-02-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Get ready for a cozy evening filled with creativity at our Needlework and Craft Hangout! Whatever needlework or craft you prefer, we invite you to join us for a relaxed and welcoming space!
Date: Thursday, 20th February 2025Time: 6:30 PMLocation: Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67 Strait Street, Valletta
What to Bring
Your crafting materials! Be it hooks, needles, yarn, or any other crafty material, bring your own and to share too! We will have some limited yarn available.
Snacks and drinks! We’ll provide some, but feel free to bring along any extra goodies to share!
This is a safe space for all individuals, and we celebrate every form of creativity here! Note: the venue is only accessible via stairs.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Craftivism - Make Placards with Us
2025-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Come make placards with us as we gear up to the 2025 Women’s Day March – Kull Mara, Kuljum, Kullimkien.
Unleash your creativity, let out your anger and dream of a feminist liberation to make a powerful stand at the upcoming march.
We will have some cardboard and art supplies available, but bring along any craft materials you may need! Our premises will be open from 5 – 7pm, after which you can stay for a Queer Film Screening.

Queer Film Club: Portrait of a Lady on Fire
2025-02-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Leading up for International Women’s Day on the 8th of March, our free queer film screening of this modern classic!
Marianne, a female painter, is commissioned to paint a portrait of Heloise, an aristocratic woman, in a wedding dress. They soon fall in love with each other but cannot unite.
Check out the trailer here: https://youtu.be/R-fQPTwma9o?si=CqSd4ezEmKsst_XO
Entrance is completely FREE.You are welcome to join us for a drink and a snack after the movie.

Film Screening: Sisters
2025-03-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for another screening leading up to International Women’s Day on the 8th of March.
‘Sisters’ is a 2023 documentary directed by Marianna Fumai. It explores the challenges that people in Malta, Italy, and Poland face when trying to access abortions. The documentary also highlights the solidarity shown by national and international groups, who work together to ensure self-determination and access to reproductive rights.
Marianna Fumai is an author, film editor, and director. She is also an educator, an intersectional feminist, and a reproductive rights activist. She visited Malta in 2019 to meet with abortion rights activists and to witness the first Safe Abortion Day Rally.
After the screening, the director will be online with us for some questions about the documentary. We will also have a broader discussion about the local struggle for reproductive justice.
Free entrance. Nibbles and drinks will be available.
Please note: the location has stairs.

Marċ għal Jum il-Mara - Kull Mara, Kuljum, Kullimkien
2025-03-08 15:30 - 17:30 | Triton Fountain, Vjal Nelson, Valletta, Malta
Ingħaqdu magħna għal marċ il-Belt Valletta, fl-okkażjoni ta’ Jum il-Mara.
Ejjew u ħeġġu lil nisa oħra, ħbieb oltre mill-ġeneru, u lil dawk li jappoġġjawna biex jiġu magħkom. Ejjew b’kartelluni li jesprimu r-rabja, il-karba għad-drittijiet riproduttivi u l-ħolm tagħkom għal liberazzjoni femminista. It-titlu ta’ din is-sena jenfasizza kif nisa minn kundizzjonijiet ekonomiċi, oqsma soċjali u pajjiżi differenti spiss jitqabdu mal-istess ostakli.
Din is-sena qed nagħmlu enfasi fuq il-ġustizzja riproduttiva – id-dritt li jkollok it-tfal kif u meta tiddeċiedi int, id-dritt li ma jkollokx tfal, id-dritt li trabbi lil uliedek f’ambjent sikur, b’mod sostenibbli u f’ambjent li jipprijoritizza lil saħħithom. Nafu li l-kontraċezzjoni mhijiex aċċessibbli biżżejjed, li l-abort huwa kriminalizzat, nies b’kundizzjonijiet bħal endometriosi ma jirċevux l-għajnuna li għandhom bżonn, u li mhux kull persuna li jkollha ċ-ċiklu mestrwali tiflaħ tħallas għal prodotti neċessarji.
Għal nies li jridu jkollhom it-tfal – hemm biżżejjed appoġġ? Huma finanzjarjament stabbli biżżejjed biex ikunu jistgħu jrabbu t-tfal? Tniġġis, kostruzzjoni bl-addoċċ, nuqqas ta’ spazji ħodor – dan kollu għandu x’jaqsam mal-ġustizzja riproduttiva.
Lil hinn minn dan, ma nistgħux ninjoraw ir-realtà ta’ kuljum li n-nisa jiffaċċjaw – sessiżmu, fastidju, stalking, stupru, vjolenza verbali u fiżika, kummenti misoġeni, differenza medja inġusta fil-pagi tan-nisa u l-irġiel, u fil-qsim tax-xogħol tad-dar u tat-trobbija tat-tfal. Xi drabi dawn huma ovvji ħafna, imma kemm-il darba jkunu tant sottili li diffiċli tagħrafhom u tindirizzahom.
Niftakru wkoll fil-femmiċidji li saru f’Malta f’dawn l-aħħar snin. Nappellaw biex dawk fil-poter jiaħdmu għal bidla soċjali sinifikanti, biex ikollna trasformazzjoni ħolistika tas-soċjetà patrijarkali li ngħixu fiha.
Aħna – nisa, ħbieb oltre mill-ġeneru, trans, u alleati tagħna – jeħtieġ li nsemmgħu l-vuċi tagħna flimkien, biex niġġieldu kontra l-oppressjoni tal-ġeneru f’jum simboliku bħal Jum il-Mara kif ukoll kuljum u kullimkien għal kull mara.
Niltaqgħu fil-Pjazza Tritoni u nimxu fil-Belt Valletta, sakem ningabru fi Pjazza San Ġorġ biex nisimghu diskorsi, kant mill-Kor Re-Sisters, u żifna komunitarja minn Fran Zammit (appoġġjata mid-Dipartiment tal-Istudji taż-Żfin, fi ħdan l-Università ta’ Malta).
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March for Women’s Day – Every Woman, Every Day, Everywhere
Join us for a march in Valletta, on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Come with other women, non-binary friends, and allies, and bring placards voicing your anger and dreaming of a feminist liberation. This year’s title underlines how women from different social backgrounds, economic conditions, and diverse countries share the same struggles.
Our focus this year is on reproductive justice – the right to not have children, the right to have children, and the right to parent children in safe, healthy, and sustainable environments. We know that contraception is not accessible enough, abortion is criminalised, people with conditions like endometriosis lack care, and not everyone can afford period products.
For people who want to have children – is there enough support? Are people financially stable to be able to have and raise children? Pollution, over-construction, lack of green spaces – all of this relates to reproductive justice.
Beyond reproductive justice, we cannot ignore women’s everyday reality – facing sexism, harassment, stalking, rape, verbal and physical violence, misogynistic comments, an unjust pay gap and unfair sharing of parenting and housework. Sometimes these are very obvious, sometimes they are more subtle, which makes it harder to denounce and address these issues.
We must also continue to remember the femicides committed in Malta over the past years. We call for those in power to create meaningful change, and work towards societal transformation.
We – women, non-binary people, trans people, and allies – can use our voices to fight together against gender oppression, on a symbolic day like Women’s Day, as well as every day, everywhere, for every woman.
We will meet at Triton Fountain in Floriana, walk through Valletta, and gather in St. George’s Square to have speeches, songs by the Re-sisters Choir, and a community dance performance by Fran Zammit, supported by the Department of Dance Studies at the University of Malta.

BDS Workshop - Strategies & Tactics Against Genocide
2025-03-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a workshop on BDS strategies and tactics against genocide, led by Fiona Ben Chekroun, the Europe co-coordinator at the Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC).
The Palestinian-led movement for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) is a global campaign calling for boycotts, divestment and sanctions to be used to bring pressure on Israel to end its regime of settler-colonialism, military occupation and apartheid against Palestinians.
In this workshop, BDS and its campaigns, strategies, and tactics will be introduced, followed by group exercises on relevant campaigns in Malta.
After the workshop, we will share some food, drinks, and conversations!
This workshop is free, but please register using this online form: https://forms.gle/km9WNMKaaHrdgJ7G9
We’re meeting Saturday 22nd of March at 4pm, 67 Strait Street, Valletta (Moviment Graffitti premises).

Detention is NOT a Solution - Protest
2025-03-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Safi Detention Centre, Triq Carmelo Caruana, Safi, Malta
Join us at 18:00 on Friday, 28 March, in front of the Safi Detention Centre in order to stand in solidarity with our detained brothers and sisters.
Vulnerable people are being detained for up to two years in degrading, unhygienic conditions without adequate access to legal aid or contact with the outside world.
Vulnerable people, women and children, LGBTQ+ individuals, migrants traumatised by shipwreck, and people with special needs should never be imprisoned.
We call on the authorities to:

Release all vulnerable persons and children from detention immediately, including members of our LGBTQ+ community;
Increase transparency at Safi and allow NGOs and legal counsels greater access;
Halt the practice of detaining people for extended periods of time who pose no threat to the community;
Expand the use of alternatives to detention that are already well-established in Malta;
Halt the raids that target long-standing members of our community, whilst providing a pathway for those that remain undocumented to regularise their status.

We cannot abide and standby as the authorities imprison vulnerable members of our community for years on end in inhuman and degrading conditions without access to adequate legal aid.
We firmly believe that all people, not least children and vulnerable members of our communities, deserve liberty, the right to speedy due process and the right to a dignified existence.

Manoel Island: Post Għalina - Campaign Launch
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Manoel Island, WG32+8J2, Gżira, Malta
Manoel Island can be a place for all of us to enjoy. It is possible – but we only have a short window of opportunity to act.
The concession between the Maltese Parliament and MIDI to develop Manoel Island into a residential and commercial hub is currently being renegotiated. This campaign aims to put the issue of Manoel Island back on the national agenda. We stand at a crossroads, a unique point in time where the future of Manoel Island is being questioned. Will it be used for commercial development, turned into luxury residences, a hotel, a casino or can it become a landmark park for all to enjoy in the most urbanised part of Malta?
Do you want to see more accessible public spaces in Malta? Join us for the launch of this campaign on Saturday 29th March at 10am!
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KnkwouGpeLBA263C9
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Manoel Island jista’ jkun post li ngawduh kollha kemm aħna. Din mhijiex xi ħaġa impossibbli — iżda għandna biss tieqa żgħira ta’ opportunità u rridu naġixxu malajr.
Il-konċessjoni bejn il-Parlament Malti u l-MIDI biex Manoel Island tiġi żviluppata f’binjiet residenzjali u kummerċjali bħalissa qed tiġi nnegozjata mill-ġdid. L-għan ta’ din il-kampanja, għalhekk, huwa li nerġgħu nitfgħu lil Manoel Island fuq l-aġenda nazzjonali. Ninsabu f’salib it-toroq, f’mument uniku fejn il-futur ta’ Manoel Island qed jerġa’ jinfetaħ għal possibbiltajiet oħra. Se tintuża għal żvilupp kummerċjali u narawha tinbidel f’residenzi lussużi, lukanda, u każinò? Jew tista’ ssir park nazzjonali għal kulħadd li jagħti nifs ġdid fl-aktar żona urbanizzata ta’ Malta?
Tixtieq tara aktar spazji pubbliċi aċċessibbli f’Malta? Mela ejja ngħaqad magħna s-Sibt 29 ta’ Marzu fl-10am għat-tnedija ta’ din il-kampanja!
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KnkwouGpeLBA263C9

Screening of 'Tangerine' and Transgender Day of Visibility Community Dialogue
2025-03-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a special screening of the critically acclaimed film Tangerine in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility.
Known for its raw energy, humor, and heartfelt performances, this powerful and vibrant film, was shot entirely on an iPhone and starring transgender sex workers in the leading roles.
Following the screening, we will host a community discussion led by Matthew Chircop from MGRM, where we will explore themes of representation and visibility within the trans community.
Date: 31/03/25Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/v8QmpsYDLGqruae46Screening Starts at: 4:15pmAdmission: Free / Donation-basedTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALSwWTb88ZU

Zine-Making for Lesbian Visibility Day
2025-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
All lesbians, sapphics, and allies are invited to join us on Friday 25th April at 18:00 for a Zine-making workshop in honour of Lesbian Visibility Day, which is typically held on the 26th. Lesbian Visibility Day is dedicated to the awareness of lesbians, their issues, and their importance in queer history.
To commemorate this day, this year we will be holding a zine workshop to pay tribute to the riot grrrl culture and its connection to lesbians. We will meet at 67, Strait Street, Valletta at 18:00.
This event will be facilitated by Lana and Elio, who will give a short presentation about riot grrrl & queer history and a demonstration on making your own zines accompanied by queer music and good vibes.
We will be providing some magazines, markers, lino stamps, glue, crafts knives and papers, but each are encouraged to bring their own supplies as we may be limited.
e will provide some snacks to share but feel free to bring your own. This will be a free event, but a small donation would be appreciated.

GRAFF-Thrifty: Pop-Up Thrift Shop
2025-04-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us on Saturday 26th April for GRAFF-Thrifty, our pop-up thrift shop!
It is no secret that fast fashion comes at a cost to the environment and human rights, exploiting workers and natural resources to deliver the newest trends, and garments are only worn a handful of times before being discarded.
One way to combat this and still change up your wardrobe is to buy second-hand. We’ll have a variety of clothes and accessories for affordable prices, and you’ll be supporting us to continue doing our work. We don’t get any private funding and rely exclusively on member and community donations to keep us going.
You can pop in anytime between 11am – 4pm at our premises (67, Strait Street, Valletta). See you there!

Lesbian Visibility Day: Short Films, Discussion & Hangout
2025-04-26 19:00 - 23:00 | Rosa Kwir, 38 Main St, Balzan, Malta
Join us for a special evening celebrating Lesbian Visibility Day through film, conversation, and community.
We’ll be screening of a selection of handpicked short films exploring lesbian identities, memories, fashion and resistance.
We will also engage in a semi-moderated intergenerational discussion bringing together voices from different paths – from trailblazers to today’s emerging creatives.
Free EntryAll identities warmly welcome.
Keep an eye out for more information – but until then, mark it on your calendars!

Film Screening - UNION!
2025-04-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
On the eve of Workers’ Day, Moviment Graffitti and Solidarjetà invite you to join them for a special screening of the award-winning documentary UNION! The screening will take place on Wednesday 30th April at 67, Strait Street, Valletta at 19:00.
The entrance is free and after the film you can share a drink with us.
❝Up against one of the most powerful companies on the planet, a group of Amazon workers embark on an unprecedented campaign to unionize their warehouse in Staten Island, New York.❞
Shortlisted for the Oscars and named one of the best films of 2024 by the New York Times, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, Indiewire, and Rotten Tomatoes, witness the incredible story of how the Amazon Labor Union stood up to one of the largest and most powerful companies in the world.
WATCH the film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwae33yXP5o

Festa Ħaddiema
2025-05-01 15:00 - 19:00 | Ġnien il-Kunsill tal-Ewropa, WF2W+R56, Ta' Xbiex, Malta
Join us for Festa Ħaddiema (Workers’ Fest) on Thursday 1st May, International Workers’ Day, between 15:00 and 19:00 at the Council of Europe Garden in Gzira to remember the many workers’ struggles and achievements throughout history and to show solidarity with workers in Malta and around the world.
There will be socio-political activities and music performances by

Karmaġenn
Funky Monkey
Sean Borg
Edgar Allan Paul

Solidarjetà will be facilitating a workshop about organising workers at the workplace.
Sammy Meilak, a veteran dockyard worker and shop steward for many years and Dawn Sammut, a mechanical engineer and activist, will be sharing their experiences about work, workers and workplaces.
We invite you to join us and to get some food and drinks to share and a cushion to sit on. Come and bring your friends to celebrate and to express your solidarity with workers.

Memories - Memorji
2025-05-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Manoel Island, WG32+8J2, Gżira, Malta
MEMORIES: What Does Manoel Island Mean to You? Photos, Stories, History, Community.
Saturday, 3rd May 10:00 AM Meet at Gżira Waterfront
Got old photos or memories of Manoel Island? Bring your photos Share your stories Exchange ideas
Then join us for a short walk on Manoel Island, with some fascinating historical insights along the way!
Let’s rediscover Manoel Island — together!Let’s make Manoel Island a Place for Us.
Bil-Malti:
MEMORJI: Xi tfisser Manoel Island għalina? Ritratti, Stejjer, Storja, Komunità.
Is-Sibt, 3 ta’ Mejju 10:00 AM Niltaqgħu: ix-Xatt tal-Gżira
Għandek xi ritratti jew memorji ta’ Manoel Island?
Ġib ir-ritratti miegħek Irrakkonta l-istejjer tiegħek Naqsmu l-ideat flimkien
Wara, immorru għal mixja qasira fuq Manoel Island biex nisimgħu xi fatti interessanti dwar l-istorja tagħha!
Ejja nerġgħu niskopru lil Manoel Island flimkien!

Ejjew nagħmlu lil Manoel Island Post Għalina.

IDAHOBIT - Kwirżitajiet Mill-Passat
2025-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Bus Stop Lounge, WF3W+G62, Il-Gżira, Malta
Nhar is-Sibt 17 ta’ Mejju, il-Moviment Graffitti flimkien mal-MGRM se jorganizzaw mixja interessanti ġewwa l-Gżira flimkien ma Omar N’Shea li se joħodna lura fil-passat bir-rakkonti tiegħu u kwirżitajiet oħra dwar imkejjen ewlenin fil-Gżira marbutin mal-komunità LGBTIQ+.
Se niltaqgħu fil-11.00 ta’ filgħodu fejn il-latrini ta’ maġenb il-Bus Stop Lounge u flimkien nimxu matul Ġnien il-Kunsil tal-Ewropa, ngħaddu minn Triq Testaferrata u Triq l-iMsida, nidħlu l-Orfeum, u ninżlu x-Xatt.
Wara l-mixja se nibqgħu sejrin Manoel Island biex nieklu u nixorbu flimkien. Ġibu l-ikel u x-xorb magħkom. Qegħdin ngħaqqdu din l-attività mal-kampanja Manoel Island – Post Għalina għax l-ispazji pubbliċi qegħdin għalina biex ingawduhom u aħna hekk se nagħmlu.
Din il-mixja se ssir biex infakkru l-Jum Internazzjonali kontra l-Omofobija, l-Bifobija u t-Transfobija (IDAHOBIT), fi kliem ieħor huwa l-jum fejn niftakru f’kemm hawn persuni li jsofru mibgħeda, diskriminazzjoni, preġudizzji u inġustizzji minħabba li ma jikkonformawx mal-aspettattivi soċjali u kulturali tal-ġeneru u s-sesswalità.
Inħossu li għandna nagħtu importanza lil dan il-jum għax nemmnu li kull persuna għandha dritt tesprimi u tgħix il-ġeneru u s-sesswalità tagħha kif tixtieq hi mingħajr persekuzzjoni, mibgħeda u diskriminazzjoni.
Nisperaw li narawkom biex flimkien insiru nafu ftit kwirżitajiet mill-passat!
Omar N’Shea huwa akkademiku, kittieb u riċerkatur.
L-informazzjoni se tingħata bil-Malti.

NAKBA 77 - March for a Free Palestine
2025-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Ġnien il-Kunsill tal-Ewropa, WF2W+R56, Ta' Xbiex, Malta
** POSTPONED TO SATURDAY 17TH MAY, 15:00 DUE TO WEATHER **
On Thursday, 15th May, we will march along the Gżira waterfront to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, condemn the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and raise our voices in solidarity for a free Palestine.
The Nakba – meaning The Catastrophe – refers to the mass killing and expulsion of Palestinians in 1948 to make way for the establishment of the Israeli state.
What followed – the theft of land and resources, mass imprisonments, apartheid, occupation, blockades, and now genocide – represents the continuation of the project of colonisation and oppression by Israel of the Palestinian people.
We call on Malta’s government, institutions, companies, and citizens to
Officially recognise the State of Palestine Enforce an arms embargo Sanction vessels, aircraft, and individuals involved in the arms trade supporting the genocide Prevent Israeli war criminals from entering our peaceful islands
We also call on Members of the European Parliament, European institutions, and European companies to
Suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement until Israel complies with the rulings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Suspend Israel from participating in sports and cultural events, including the Eurovision Song Contest, following the precedent set with Russia after its invasion of Ukraine
We will gather at the Council of Europe Garden in Gżira at 6:00pm.
Bring Palestinian flags and keys — symbols of the Palestinian right and determination to return to their stolen homes and lands.
FREE PALESTINE
Ġustizzja għall-Palestina | Moviment Graffitti | The Watermelon Warriors | The Lebanese Advocates | Youth for Palestine | Embassy of Palestine in Malta

Gig Għal Gżira - Manoel Island Post Għalina
2025-05-18 20:00 - 23:00 | Storeroom, VGX2+M5, Ta' Xbiex, Malta
*TICKETS: https://fienta.com/manoel-island-sr*
The ‘Manoel Island Post Għalina’ Campaign seeks to bring the Manoel Island issue back to light at a time when the concession between the Maltese Parliament and MIDI is being renegotiated. We’re proposing a renegotiation that would turn Manoel Island into a national park instead of private apartments. This event is to raise funds for that campaign, which, of course, has its costs. The money raised during this event will go directly back into the campaign, and all musicians and event organisers involved are volunteers. For more information on the campaign itself, visit https://www.manoelislandcampaign.com.
Eyes to Argus, Karmaġenn (solo) and Marie Claire are well-known and loved by the local alternative music scene and have performed at Storeroom in the past. They’ve lovingly agreed to play as a contribution to the campaign.
Admission: €10Date: Sunday 18th MayTime: 8 PM

Community Discussion on the Anti-Gender Movement: Origins, Tactics, and Impact
2025-05-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a community discussion on the anti-gender movement, led by Maïté de Haan, Belgian policy officer for the LGBTQI+ rights advocacy organization Çavaria.
The rise of the anti-gender movement has significant implications for LGBTQI+ rights, women’s rights, and sexual and reproductive rights. What exactly is this movement? Why does it exist? Who are the key actors, and how do they work to influence society?
In this event we’ll examine their strategies, motivations, and the broader impacts of their activities. Together, we’ll explore how we can work collectively to protect and advance gender equality and human rights in the face of these challenges. Maïté’s presentation will be followed by a discussion and a moment to share food, drinks, and conversations.
We’re meeting Thursday 22nd of May at 6:30 pm, 67 Strait Street, Valletta (Moviment Graffitti premises).
Maïté (they/them) is a philosopher and policy officer in Belgium for Çavaria, the LGBTQI+ rights advocacy organization. They work on a project titled “Gender Coalition.” This project is funded by the Institute for Equality between Women and Men in Belgium.
