Checkpoint Malta

13/06/2026

📣PR: EuroPride Attack Verdict: Failure to Call a Hate Crime a Hate Crime

Read the full PR: https://www.lgbtigozo.com/post/europride-attack-verdict-a-clear-acknowledgement-of-hate-motivation-failure-to-call-a-hate-crime-a

Three years after a group of LGBTIQ+ individuals were threatened and one was attacked following EuroPride festivities in Gozo, the court has finally delivered its verdict. While we welcome the court’s acknowledgement that this attack was hate-motivated, we are deeply concerned by a massive systemic failure: Why wasn't this officially charged as a hate crime?

The court explicitly affirmed that this attack happened because of hatred toward the LGBTIQ+ community. Had the victim not been perceived as LGBTIQ+, this violence would never have occurred. Despite clear evidence, authorities originally failed to flag this as a hate crime. Instead of utilizing Malta's robust protective laws, the court found the aggressor guilty only of causing bodily injuries, making threats, and breaching public peace.

Malta’s equality laws are lauded globally, but are they genuinely reflected in practice, or do they just exist on paper? When this attack occurred, the Coalition was told it wouldn't be charged as a hate crime because the victim didn't explicitly articulate it as one. Expecting a traumatized victim to identify and verbalize specific legal infractions is an unfair burden. It is the duty of the investigating officers—as the judicial experts—to determine what law has been broken. We demand transparency on how law enforcement categorizes, investigates, and prosecutes these cases. Failing to charge clear-cut cases to the fullest extent of the law sends a dangerous message that hate-fueled actions will not be adequately litigated.

We call on our judicial system to ensure that hate-crime aggravates in the Maltese Criminal Code are actively and rigorously applied right from the charging phase. The state must prosecute hate crimes to the full extent of the law.

Endorsed by
LGBTI+ Gozo
MGRM
Allied Rainbow Communities - ARC
Checkpoint Malta
aditus
Drachma LGBTI
Drachma Parents' Group - Malta

12/06/2026

We're testing on Gozo next week on 17th June at the Volunteer Centre in Xewkija.

Book an appointment (5-7pm) on [email protected] or walk-in between 5-6pm and get tested for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B&C.

Testing is free, fast and confidential, run by trained, non-judgemental volunteers.

In collaboration with Reach Out Europe and IMPACT project with Bridges2Health&Rights.

11/06/2026

Checkpoint Malta's second summer workshop for people living with HIV is approaching!

This Sunday 14th June we'll gather around the kitchen table with Moussa to learn a thing or two about home cooking. This experience is a relaxed cooking class with a focus on sharing food culture and telling our own food stories, while preparing and sharing a meal, connecting with others.

While this workshop is now fully booked, people living with HIV are welcome to get in touch to learn more about our monthly peer-support meetups and upcoming workshops, including the next session in July.

With consent and anonymity respected, participants' experiences and creations made during the activities may be incorporated into an online documentary platform launching in December.

Join us! Reach out in confidence by e.mailing: [email protected]

This project is funded through the Voluntary Organisations Project Scheme (VOPS), managed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector and supported by the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector (MIV) Inklużjoni

11/06/2026

Checkpoint Malta will be taking part in this festival! Come along and say hello, make connections and find out about our community HIV/STI testing; peer support for people living with HIV; events, activities and opportunities to volunteer.

✨ SPARKFEST 2026 – Let's celebrate diversity, talent, and connections! ✨

As part of refugee Week, join us at Gżira Playground for a festive, inclusive day open to all.

🌍 Discover the associations, businesses, and initiatives that help make Malta a meeting place for cultures.

On the program:

🎤 Live music & entertainment
🍴 Flavors from around the world and multicultural specialties
🤝 Meet and greet with associations and entrepreneurs
👧 Kids' area

Whether you're a newcomer, a long-time resident, or simply curious to discover new cultures, SparkFest is an opportunity to connect, share stories, and celebrate what brings us together.

📍 Gżira Playground, Malta
📅 21 june
⏰ 4PM -11PM

Together, let's shine a light on diversity. ✨

09/06/2026

Checkpoint Malta's community testing sessions for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B&C NEXT WEEK in Gozo & Malta are open to EVERYONE over 18 years!

📅Wednesday 17th June
⌚️Booked appointments: 5-6.30pm; Walk-ins 5-6pm
📌 Volunteer Centre, Xewkija, Gozo
📆 Thursday 18 June
Booked Appointments 5-8pm
📌 Paola, Malta
It's free, fast, confidential and run by trained, non-judgemental volunteers. Free condoms, l**e, support and information on PrEP.
For more details and to guarantee your appointment e.mail: [email protected]
NB slots are filling fast!
Don't miss out! Ditch the Doubt!
This project is supported by Aġenzija Żgħażagh through the BOOST 2026 scheme.
In collaboration with Reach Out Europe;
the IMPACT project with Bridges2Health&Rights;
Sexual Health Malta

LGBTI+ Gozo MGRM Allied Rainbow Communities - ARC Malta Pride Moviment Graffitti aditus

20/05/2026

We're testing on Gozo this week 21st 5-7pm and 23rd 10-12 noon. Book your slot: [email protected]
Don't miss out! Ditch the Doubt!

🌈 It's European Testing Week, so LGBTI+ Gozo and Checkpoint Malta are highlighting the HIV and STI testing sites on Gozo! These services are here to help you check up on your status, get protected, and get information about your sexual health. Let's use our Gozitan services!

HIV and STI testing are available through Checkpoint Malta, the Gozo Sexual Health Clinic at the Gozo General Hospital, and Health & Wellbeing at Victoria Community Clinic. Call or email to book your appointment and ditch the doubt!

Checkpoint Malta has two upcoming testing dates this month, so contact [email protected] for free, fast, and confidential HIV, HEP B+C, and syphilis testing.

📅Thursday (5-7PM) May 21 & Saturday (10-12PM) May 23
📍VO Centre, Xewkija

Ditch the doubt! Get testing

19/05/2026

Sexual Health matters for everyone! Check out all these services on Gozo and Ditch the Doubt - Find Out! Contact [email protected] for a guaranteed appointment THIS WEEK on Gozo.

European Testing Week
Reach Out Europe

🌈 It's European Testing Week, so LGBTI+ Gozo and Checkpoint Malta are highlighting the HIV and STI testing sites on Gozo! These services are here to help you check up on your status, get protected, and get information about your sexual health. Let's use our Gozitan services!

HIV and STI testing are available through Checkpoint Malta, the Gozo Sexual Health Clinic at the Gozo General Hospital, and Health & Wellbeing at Victoria Community Clinic. Call or email to book your appointment and ditch the doubt!

Checkpoint Malta has two upcoming testing dates this month, so contact [email protected] for free, fast, and confidential HIV, HEP B+C, and syphilis testing.

📅Thursday (5-7PM) May 21 & Saturday (10-12PM) May 23
📍VO Centre, Xewkija

Ditch the doubt! Get testing

13/05/2026

18-25 May is European Testing Week and Checkpoint Malta is part of it again with THREE community testing sessions for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B&C in Gozo & Malta.

📅Thursday 21st & Saturday 23 May
⌚️Thurs 5-7pm &
Sat 10am to Noon
📌 Xewkija, Gozo

📆 Monday 25 May 5-8pm
📌 Valletta, Malta
It's free, fast, confidential and run by trained, non-judgemental volunteers. To guarantee your appointment e.mail: [email protected]
NB slots are filling fast!
Don't miss out! Ditch the Doubt!

This project is supported by Aġenzija Żgħażagħ through the BOOST 2026 scheme.

In collaboration with Reach Out Europe and the IMPACT project with Bridges2Health&Rights


LGBTI+ Gozo MGRM Allied Rainbow Communities - ARC Malta Pride Moviment Graffitti aditus