Malta Federation of Professional Associations

15/05/2026

A delegation from MFPA attended the closing conference for SD4EU, an EU-funded project, which was held at EESC - European Economic and Social Committee, Brussels.

MFPA is proud to have partnered once again with the project leaders Confprofessioni on such an important topic: Gender Equality. We have moved forward but there is still a lot of work to be done and it is our duty, as representatives of professionals in Malta, to maintain communication with different policymakers and social partners to continue working for a Union of Equality.

06/02/2026

🔎 Gender equality in EU policies: a “moving target”

Gender equality in the European Union is often presented as a settled and well-defined principle.
However, our Deliverable D2.1 – Report on the concept of gender equality in EU policies and law, developed within the project Social Dialogue for a Union of Equality (SD4EU) and led by Confprofessioni, shows why this is not the case.

📌 Key message
Gender equality in EU policies is not a fixed concept, but a moving target.

The analysis of EU law and public policies highlights that gender equality:
▪️ evolves alongside social change
▪️ responds to transformations in the labour market
▪️ is continuously shaped by political priorities and legal developments

Rather than a stable definition, gender equality emerges as a dynamic and evolving concept, reflecting changing understandings of work, care, rights and inequalities across policy areas and over time.

This perspective is central to the objectives of SD4EU, supporting more coherent, inclusive and future-oriented EU equality policies.

📄 Deliverable D2.1 is part of WP2 and contributes to ongoing relections within the project on the evolving meaning of gender equality in EU policies and law: https://lnkd.in/dvgVYeXz



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30/01/2026

The Malta Federation of Professional Associations continues meetings and discussions with policymakers and different entities to emphasise our role in contribution to society.

Together with David Agius we discussed the importance of maintaining professional standards to safeguard the service citizens receive, volunteering, our role in society and much more.

13/01/2026

A delegation of MFPA Council attended a meeting with Prime Minister Dr Robert Abela, and Ministers Michael Falzon, Julia Farrugia and Jo Etienne Abela. We discussed various matters related to professionals including the importance of consultation with professional organisations in policy making.

05/11/2025

MFPA today held a meeting with Opposition leader Dr Alex Borg, and MPs David Agius and Ivan Castillo We discussed the importance that professionals are involved in policy making, the dire need to review regulatory bodies and the involvement of professional organisations in policies.

31/10/2025

🚀 The SD4EU project newsletter is online and available on our website!

From innovative approaches to practical results, this newsletter is your gateway to understanding how SD4EU is driving more inclusive and effective social dialogue across Europe.

📩 Don’t miss out – read it now and stay inspired: https://tinyurl.com/39mjytst



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28/10/2025

Two days to go! We are excited with the great line-up of speakers we have for such an important topic! Very few places left!

✨ SD4EU Seminar in Malta – 30 October 2025 ✨
Exploring strategies to close the gender pay gap and ensure equal pay across Europe

The Malta seminar will open with institutional addresses and an introduction by Martina Gherlenda, SD4EU Project Manager at Confprofessioni, followed by a presentation of key findings from the Gender Pay Gap and Equal Pay Working Group by Diana Larenza.

Keynote speeches from the National Statistics Office, Joslyn Magro and Lara Xiberras, and Prof. JosAnn Cutajar from the University of Malta will provide insights on labour market data and gender dynamics.

Two panel discussions — featuring representatives from trade unions, employers’ associations, academia, and equality bodies — will explore national experiences, best practices, and innovative approaches to pay equity.

🔗 Full programme available here: https://tinyurl.com/5nt72659



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22/10/2025

We are excited to be hosting the second transnational seminar of the project SD4EU, led by Confprofessioni and co-financed by the European Union. An expert and very interesting line-up of speakers will discuss Equal Pay and Gender Pay Gap.

26/09/2025

A delegation of MFPA, led by President James Licari, attended the Transnational Seminar Social Protection and Gender Equality, as part of the EU-funded project SD4EU Social Dialogue for a Union of Equality, led by Confprofessioni. Perit Matias Camilleri De Marco, from Kamra tal-Periti was a member of the working group that worked on this topic in recent months. MFPA CEO Norma Camilleri participated in one of today's panel discussions.

It's an honour for the Malta Federation of Professional Associations to be partners with Confprofessioni on a European project for the fourth time.

The importance of acknowledging and rewarding unpaid work, change in culture and ensuring equal opportunities were amongst the topics discussed.

23/09/2025