The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality
(NCPE) is an independent, government funded body set up to safeguard equality
by virtue of Chapter 456 of the Laws of Malta in January 2004.
NCPE works to create a culture where diversity is seen
as an added-value and where equality and non-discrimination are able to
flourish within society by empowering individuals and organisations.
Equal treatment is safeguarded and promoted on the
grounds of:
- Gender and family responsibilities;
- Sexual orientation;
- Age;
- Religion or belief;
- Race or ethnic origin;
- Gender Identity;
in employment; education and vocational guidance; by
banks and financial institutions; and in vacant posts in employment.
Equal treatment is also safeguarded and promoted on
the grounds of:
- Gender;
- Race or ethnic origin
in the access to and supply of goods and services.
Do you want to take action on a case of
discrimination that you have experienced?
If you are discriminated against in the areas
mentioned above, you can submit a complaint to NCPE for investigation, by:
- Contacting NCPE to set an appointment with
the Complaints Section.
- Downloading a Complaints Form and
returning it signed to NCPE. Complaints Forms are in English or
Maltese and can be downloaded from here
NCPE can assist you to formulate/write a complaint if
you require such assistance.
Cases of alleged discrimination that are submitted for
investigation are managed with confidentiality.
How can NCPE help you?
NCPE provides various services to the general public
and other stakeholders in relation to equality and non-discrimination
including:
- Investigation of cases of alleged
discrimination in areas falling within NCPE’s remit
(as mentioned above)
- Consultation on drafting policies on
equality and sexual harassment for private and public entities
- Training on
subject matters related to equality
- Publication of
studies and tools related to equal treatment and non-discrimination (which are
available on NCPE’s website:
- A library and documentation centre at
NCPE’s premises that can be accessed by appointment
- Replying requests for information from
the general public, students, researchers and other stakeholders
- Awareness raising through
various means including:
o online
campaign
o social
media
o printed
and broadcast media
o meetings
and conferences.
Last
updated in June 2014.