DISCUSSION MEETINGS FOR COTTONERA WOMEN

On the initiative of the Ministry for Social Policy, a small-scale pilot project is being organized for women in the Cottonera region. The project consists in discussion meetings during which women can think and talk with specialists in each respective field, about issues that relate directly to their daily lives and circumstances.

The discussion programme is aimed at empowerment and awareness raising, and will include issues of concern such as the family law, children’s rights, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, mental health and community development.

Discussion sessions are scheduled to commence on Thursday, 14^th February 2002, at the Auberge de France, in Birgu, at 9.00 a.m. The two-hour morning sessions will be held once weekly and will run until the end of June. All women are encouraged to attend, especially those living in Birgu, Bormla, Isla and Kalkara. Applicants are invited to call the Birgu Local Council on Tel: 21 662166 to confirm attendance. The organisers are providing childcare for those who may wish to attend with young children.