Campaigns

July 2013

Pledge for Dignity and Against Racism

In view of the events surrounding the arrival of asylum seekers in early July 2013 which led to an increase in xenophobic comments in public fora (including the internet), the People for Change Foundation felt that it was both important and necessary for politicians (and particularly Parliamentarians) to make a strong statement against racism. This would signal a commitment by politicians to speak and act in a positive and responsible manner. 


This declaration was developed to be signed initially by Members of Parliament, but has now been widened to members of political parties and will in the future be extended further for the signature of MEPs. 


The Pledge: 
          Download the declaration for MPs here (in both Maltese and English)

          Download the declaration for politicians here (in both Maltese and English)

          Download the declaration for MEPs here (COMING SOON)



Signatories: 

This list was last updated on July 18th, 1000. More names are expected to be added in the coming hours/days. 

Members of Parliament - Government 
Hon. Joseph Muscat (Prime Minister)  
Hon. Louis Grech (Deputy Prime Minister) 
Hon. Helena Dalli   
Hon. Owen Bonnici
Hon. Joe Mizzi                                             
Hon. Silvio Schembri
Hon. Carmelo Abela                                     
Hon. Luciano Busuttil
Hon. Chris Agius                                          
Hon. Deo Debattissta
Hon. Charles Buttigieg
Hon. Christopher Fearne
Hon. Marlene Farrugia
Hon. Michael Farrugia
Hon. Silvio Parnis
Hon. Tonio Agius Decelis
Hon. Justyn Caruana
Hon. Ian Borg
Hon. Emmanuel Mallia
Hon. Joe Debono Grech
Hon. Anton Refalo
Hon. Edward Scicluna
Hon. Konrad Mizzi
Hon. Christian Cardona
Hon. Mary Louise Coleiro Preca
Hon. Stefan Buontempo
Hon. Edward Zammit-Lewis
Hon. Evarist Bartolo
Hon. Godfrey Farrugia
Hon. Joe Sammut 
Hon. Karmenu Vella
Hon. Jose Herrera
Hon. George Vella

(Five additional Members of Parliament from the government's side were away from Malta when the pledge was made)


Representatives of, and signatories on behalf of, Alternattiva Demokratika (Green Party)
Dr. Arnold Cassola (Chairperson)
Carmel Cacopardo (Vice Chairperson)
Ralph Cassar (Secretary General)



Media Coverage: 

     The Malta Independent Online article: Government MPs Sign Anti-Racism Pledge

The Declaration