{"id":11,"date":"2025-05-09T21:05:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T21:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2025-05-14T15:08:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T15:08:36","slug":"contact","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/?page_id=11","title":{"rendered":"Contact"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" id=\"we-re-a-studio-in-berlin-with-an-international-practice-in-architecture-urban-planning-and-interior-design-we-believe-in-sharing-knowledge-and-promoting-dialogue-to-increase-the-creative-potential-of-collaboration\" style=\"font-size:37px;line-height:1.1\"><strong>Doninu (Malta) International<br>Head office &#8211; San Gwann.<br>helpline: +356 79793332<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>Email: doninumalta@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10b82a417a142c0c7d68e8c873fbe8ab\" id=\"we-re-a-studio-in-berlin-with-an-international-practice-in-architecture-urban-planning-and-interior-design-we-believe-in-sharing-knowledge-and-promoting-dialogue-to-increase-the-creative-potential-of-collaboration\" style=\"font-size:33px;line-height:1.1\"><strong>\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf9 Support Services in Malta for Persons with Disabilities, Mental Health Conditions &amp; Vulnerable Individuals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A public guide compiled to assist families, carers, and individuals seeking help, rights, and support.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector (MIV)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/inclusion.gov.mt\">inclusion.gov.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>inclusion@gov.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 2200 1775<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role:<\/strong> Oversees disability rights, inclusion policy, and voluntary organisations. May intervene in policy-level cases or refer urgent issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crpd.org.mt\">crpd.org.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>helpdesk@crpd.org.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 2226 7000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role:<\/strong> Monitors rights and access for persons with disabilities. Handles discrimination complaints and issues with service providers or institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Malta Federation of Organisations of Persons with Disability (MFOPD)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mfopd.org\">mfopd.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>info@mfopd.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 2133 1148<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role:<\/strong> Umbrella NGO representing disability rights. Offers guidance, awareness, and support to individuals and organisations. Advocates for policy changes and urgent cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Richmond Foundation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.richmond.org.mt\">richmond.org.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>info@richmond.org.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Helpline:<\/strong> 1770<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role:<\/strong> Mental health support organisation. Offers counselling, therapy, supported housing, and advocacy for individuals with mental health conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>A\u0121enzija Sapport<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/sapport.gov.mt\">sapport.gov.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>sapport@gov.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 2256 8000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role:<\/strong> Provides support for people with disabilities\u2014community services, residential support, independent living, and personal assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fsws.gov.mt\">fsws.gov.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 2256 8000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role:<\/strong> Umbrella for social support agencies:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appo\u0121\u0121<\/strong> \u2013 family and child support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sedqa<\/strong> \u2013 substance use, addiction, co-occurring conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sapport<\/strong> \u2013 disability services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Caritas Malta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caritasmalta.org\">caritasmalta.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>info@caritasmalta.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 2590 6600<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role:<\/strong> Church-based NGO offering holistic support to families in crisis, addiction, mental illness, and social exclusion. Also provides community outreach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Mental Health Commissioner \u2013 Office of the Ombudsman<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.mt\">mentalhealthcommission.gov.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>ombudsman@mentalhealthcommission.gov.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 2248 7142<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role:<\/strong> Protects the rights of patients under mental health care. Can investigate complaints or inappropriate institutional care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Social Care Standards Authority (SCSA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scsamt.gov.mt\">scsa.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>info@scsa.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 2256 8200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role:<\/strong> Regulates all social care services including residential homes, supported accommodation, and disability facilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Department of Social Security \u2013 Carer\u2019s Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a>socialsecurity.gov.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Local:<\/strong> 153<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From abroad:<\/strong> +356 21255153<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role:<\/strong> Assesses and provides financial support to carers. Individuals can appeal if denied. Benefits include Carer\u2019s Allowance and Pension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Appo\u0121\u0121 Agency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a>fsws.gov.mt\/en\/appogg<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>24\/7 Helpline:<\/strong> 179<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role:<\/strong> Offers child protection, family therapy, and emergency assistance for vulnerable persons and families in crisis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Sedqa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a>fsws.gov.mt\/en\/sedqa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 2388 5110<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role:<\/strong> Specialised support for people with substance use disorders, gambling issues, and co-occurring mental health problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Mount Carmel Hospital<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 2143 2333<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role:<\/strong> National psychiatric hospital. Provides acute inpatient care, but not suitable for long-term or disability-based care needs. Not a substitute for residential disability or support housing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Office for Disability Issues (ODI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Role:<\/strong> Coordinates national strategy on disability. Can provide information about rights and refer to the correct authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/odi.gov.mt\">odi.gov.mt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>odi@gov.mt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 2590 3325<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf9 <strong>Malta Federation of Organisations of Persons with Disability (MFOPD)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mfopd.org\">www.mfopd.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>info@mfopd.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (+356) 2133 1148<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Role:<\/strong> MFOPD is the national umbrella organization representing disability NGOs in Malta. It promotes the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities, and engages with government and EU entities on relevant policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"we-re-a-studio-in-berlin-with-an-international-practice-in-architecture-urban-planning-and-interior-design-we-believe-in-sharing-knowledge-and-promoting-dialogue-to-increase-the-creative-potential-of-collaboration\" style=\"font-size:29px;line-height:1.1\"><strong>Richmond Foundation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.richmond.org.mt\">www.richmond.org.mt<\/a><br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>info@richmond.org.mt<\/a><br><strong>24\/7 Mental Health Helpline:<\/strong> 1770<br><strong>General Phone Numbers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>+356 21 224 580<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+356 21 482 336<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+356 21 480 045<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Head Office &amp; Training Centre:<\/strong><br>MCE House,<br>Triq L-Industrija,<br>Zone 5, Central Business District,<br>Qormi, CBD 5030, Malta<br>Phone: +356 21 669 150<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Psychological Support Services Centre:<\/strong><br>The Park,<br>Canon Road,<br>St. Venera, Malta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Services Offered:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Psychological Support Services:<\/strong> Affordable therapy for adults and adolescents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assisted Living:<\/strong> Shared accommodation with 24-hour support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support at Home:<\/strong> Assistance to lead a fulfilling life within the community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rehabilitation Programme:<\/strong> Learning skills for independent living.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support Groups:<\/strong> Sharing experiences to help each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support at Work:<\/strong> Help handling stress and mental health at work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mental Health First Aid Courses:<\/strong> Learning skills to support people facing mental health challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>K.I.D.s Programme:<\/strong> Residential therapeutic care for children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>For immediate assistance or to learn more about their services, you can reach out via their 24\/7 helpline at <strong>1770<\/strong> or visit their <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.richmond.org.mt\">official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"we-re-a-studio-in-berlin-with-an-international-practice-in-architecture-urban-planning-and-interior-design-we-believe-in-sharing-knowledge-and-promoting-dialogue-to-increase-the-creative-potential-of-collaboration\" style=\"font-size:37px;line-height:1.1\"><strong>Report abuse of power, lack of transparency, or violations of EU and international law by a national authority .<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa <strong>EUROPEAN UNION (EU) BODIES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>European Commission \u2013 Petitions and Complaints about EU Law Breaches<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What for:<\/strong> Breach of fundamental rights under EU law (e.g. freedom of association, freedom of expression, non-discrimination).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relevant laws:<\/strong> Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU, Treaty on the Functioning of the EU.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to submit:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File a <strong>complaint online<\/strong> here:<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/assets\/sg\/report-a-breach\/complaints_en\/\">https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/assets\/sg\/report-a-breach\/complaints_en\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <em>Malta<\/em> as the Member State and clearly cite violations of Articles 11, 12 of the Charter and any breaches under the TFEU.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>European Parliament \u2013 Committee on Petitions (PETI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What for:<\/strong> If you are an EU citizen or legal resident, you can <strong>file a petition<\/strong> regarding a fundamental rights violation in any Member State.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to submit:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register and submit here:<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.europarl.europa.eu\/petitions\/en\/home\">https:\/\/www.europarl.europa.eu\/petitions\/en\/home<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to include:<\/strong> Facts, laws breached, names of officials (e.g., Jesmond Saliba), and a request for an investigation or EU monitoring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>EU Ombudsman<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What for:<\/strong> Maladministration by an EU institution. If EU funds are involved or misused in regulatory overreach, you may file here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to submit:<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc49 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ombudsman.europa.eu\/en\/home\">https:\/\/www.ombudsman.europa.eu\/en\/home<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf3 <strong>UNITED NATIONS (UN) MECHANISMS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What for:<\/strong> Crackdowns on NGOs, civil society, or rights to associate freely (e.g., overregulation by CVO).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to submit:<\/strong><br>Email or submit online:<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a>https:\/\/www.ohchr.org\/en\/special-procedures\/sr-assembly-and-association\/submit-information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What for:<\/strong> Violation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (especially Article 5 \u2013 non-discrimination).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to submit:<\/strong><br>Email your complaint to:<br>\u2709 <a>crpd@ohchr.org<\/a><br>Provide:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear description of discrimination or exclusion of persons with disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State involved (Malta)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attachments: documents\/statements\/statutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reference Doninu (Malta) International and its context<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>OTHER INTERNATIONAL AND EU HUMAN RIGHTS BODIES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong>Council of Europe \u2013 Commissioner for Human Rights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What for:<\/strong> Violations of fundamental freedoms or targeting of civil society groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to submit:<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc49 <a>https:\/\/www.coe.int\/en\/web\/commissioner\/contact<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong>European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What for:<\/strong> Support and advocacy on abuses by public institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Malta&#8217;s NHRI:<\/strong> <em>Commissioner for Human Rights and Equality (NCPE)<\/em><br>\ud83d\udc49 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/humanrights.gov.mt\/\">https:\/\/humanrights.gov.mt\/<\/a> (You can also report any failures of this entity to act.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PRACTICAL TIP \u2013 WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR REPORT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When filing your complaint, <strong>always include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A detailed factual timeline (e.g., targeting of Doninu, CVO&#8217;s threats, misuse of authority)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reference to legal violations (EU Charter, UNCRPD, Maltese Constitution)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence or supporting documents (screenshots, letters, statutes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your name and contact details (or request anonymity if needed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RECOMMENDED PATHWAY (STRATEGIC)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>maximum impact<\/strong>, consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File with the <strong>European Commission<\/strong> for breach of EU law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simultaneously <strong>petition the European Parliament<\/strong> and alert the <strong>UN Special Rapporteur<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share findings with international watchdogs (e.g. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Local Maltese media and trusted European media platforms.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf9 <strong>Maltese Media Outlets<\/strong> (Local Press)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are essential for reaching the national public, holding local institutions accountable, and starting domestic discourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Times of Malta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Malta\u2019s largest and most established newspaper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known for investigative reporting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udce7 <strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>info@timesofmalta.com<\/a> \/ <a>newsroom@timesofmalta.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/timesofmalta.com\/\">https:\/\/timesofmalta.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>MaltaToday<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Investigative, independent, often critical of state overreach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udce7 Email tips: <a>editor@mediatoday.com.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maltatoday.com.mt\">https:\/\/www.maltatoday.com.mt<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Newsbook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Independent Catholic outlet, covers human rights and social justice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udce7 Email: <a>news@newsbook.com.mt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/newsbook.com.mt\">https:\/\/newsbook.com.mt<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Lovin Malta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong digital presence; shares corruption, social stories in accessible formats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udce7 <a>tips@lovinmalta.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/lovinmalta.com\">https:\/\/lovinmalta.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa <strong>European and International Media Outlets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Politico Europe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EU-focused journalism, influential in Brussels policy circles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udce7 Email: <a>contact@politico.eu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/\">https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Euronews<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wide reach across EU countries. Covers human rights and EU governance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udce7 Email: <a>witness@euronews.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\">https:\/\/www.euronews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>EUobserver<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Independent Brussels-based outlet. Covers EU institutions, abuses of power, civil liberties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udce7 <a>tips@euobserver.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/euobserver.com\">https:\/\/euobserver.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>The Guardian \u2013 Europe Section<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>British but covers significant EU governance and civil rights stories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udce7 Investigations team: <a class=\"\" href=\"mailto:investigations@theguardian.com\">investigations@theguardian.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/europe-news\">https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/europe-news<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>The Local (Europe) \u2013 Malta Edition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus on expat, rights, civil society news. Good for international visibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelocal.mt\/\">https:\/\/www.thelocal.mt\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Human Rights Media Platforms \/ Watchdogs (for further reach)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong>Human Rights Watch \u2013 Europe &amp; Central Asia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udce7 Email: <a>hrwpress@hrw.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <a>https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/europe\/central-asia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong>Amnesty International \u2013 Media &amp; Press<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Covers abuses of civil society, NGO repression, human rights violations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udce7 Email: <a>press@amnesty.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <a>https:\/\/www.amnesty.org\/en\/media-centre\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doninu (Malta) InternationalHead office &#8211; San Gwann.helpline: +356 79793332 Email: doninumalta@gmail.com \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf9 Support Services in Malta for Persons with Disabilities, Mental Health Conditions &amp; Vulnerable Individuals A public guide compiled to assist families, carers, and individuals seeking help, rights, and support. \ud83d\udd39 Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector (MIV) \ud83d\udd39 Commission for the Rights &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/?page_id=11\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Contact&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":586,"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11\/revisions\/586"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}