Malta LGBTIQ Rights Movement

Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges

About us

MGRM was founded in 2001 by volunteers with the aim to support the LGBTIQ community by establishing a helpline, raising awareness and lobbying for equal rights and policies that include sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics. Today, it is a registered organisation with 9 committee members, 3 employees, and a youth subcommittee and a support service for the community, families and professionals working with LGBTIQ persons. MGRM strives for legal equality, inclusive policies, positive societal attitudes, empowerment and support for the LGBTIQ community and their families.

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OUR MISSION

To achieve full equality for LGBTIQ people in Maltese society; a society that enables people to live openly and fully without fear of discrimination based on one’s sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics.

Supporting LGBTIQ persons and families

We are committed to enhance the quality of life of LGBTIQ individuals, their family and friends through the provision of information, consultation, psycho-social welfare services and training.

Rainbow Support Service

The Rainbow Support Service provides support to LGBTIQ persons and their families, training for professionals on LGBTIQ issues and affirmative practices, as well as legal advice and training to those who need it.

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Dar il-Qawsalla

Dar il-Qawsalla is the first second-stage shelter for LGBTIQ people, and will provide supported accommodation to members of the LGBTIQ community experiencing socio-economic challenges, who are homeless and require housing.

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Rainbow Families Network

The Rainbow Families Network is a safe space for same-sex parents with children, and families with trans children to meet other families, feel a sense of community and find support. Talks and activities are organised for the different groups.

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LGBTIQ asylum seekers and refugees

MGRM assists a number of clients (asylum seekers and refugees) with legal support and mental health support through the Rainbow Support Service.

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HIV

HIV Malta focuses on providing information and advocating for prevention, treatment and policy work which seek to improve the quality of life of people living with or affected by HIV.

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