Pleased to see a significant reduction in 🇲🇹’s material and social deprivation rates in 2023, now at record lows. The latest EU_Eurostat report indicates a marked improvement from 2013, with current figures closely aligning with the 🇪🇺 average.

In anticipation of the International Day Against #HumanTrafficking, we reaffirm our commitment to combat this crime. FSWS's conference highlighted our holistic approach to support victims and enhance safety. Proud of our dedicated services. #EndHumanTrafficking Rebecca Buttigieg 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Starting the year with an increase in pensions and other benefits - recipients will see a boost of €8 weekly or €416 annually, totaling a Government of Malta 🇲🇹 investment of €87 million. This highlights our commitment to social justice, with an 83% increase in spending since 2013.

📢 At #CND68, Michael Falzon reaffirmed 🇲🇹’s commitment to a public health approach to drug policy—focusing on harm reduction, HIV prevention & overdose prevention. Natalie Ward UN Office on Drugs & Crime Ian Borg Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism

The risk of poverty and social exclusion in Malta has dropped to 19.7% in 2024, from 24.6% in 2013. Continued investment and rising incomes are helping to improve lives. 📊 Government of Malta 🇲🇹 one.com.mt/ir-rata-ta-daw…

Great to be in Strasbourg 🇫🇷 addressing the #EuroDIG2025 Conference on safeguarding human rights in the digital era. We must strike the right balance between regulation and innovation to protect user rights, especially for children. 🌐 #DigitalGovernance #HumanRights Malta at the CoE

Back in 🇲🇹 after attending the #EPSCO EU Council in 🇱🇺 discussing social policies and more. Topics included apprenticeship investment, poverty reduction efforts, and strengthening 🇪🇺 integration.

Avec Michael Falzon, Ministre de la Politique sociale et des Droits de l’enfant de Malte. Un échange riche autour de nos politiques respectives en faveur des droits de l’enfant, de la protection sociale et de l’accompagnement des familles face aux multiples défis à relever. 🇲🇹🤝🇫🇷

The Council of Europe Ministerial Conference kicks off! In my opening remarks, I highlighted Malta’s role in upholding the #LanzaroteConvention on Social Policy & #ChildRights. 🇲🇹

Ministerial Conference concludes with a robust Declaration, reaffirming our commitment to: ✅ Breaking taboos ✅ Fighting impunity ✅ Training professionals ✅ Empowering children ✅ Advancing stronger protections Ensuring every child can thrive free from violence.