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Malta: high number of suicide attempts among migrants

5th April 2016 by Global Disability Watch

Times of Malta 5 April 2016 Mental health support arrives “very late” for migrants, a human rights’ advocate believes, as figures show high numbers of attempted suicide by Somalis and Nigerians. The highest number of suicide attempts by non-Maltese between 2010 and 2015 were committed by British nationals, which is, however, closely followed by that […]

Filed Under: Disability and Migration, Europe Tagged With: Malta, Migration, Suicide

Malta: new law will recognise sign language

18th March 2016 by Global Disability Watch

Mannequin hands signing stuck on wall as art work

Published by Times of Malta March 09 2016. Go to Original Source Maltese sign language will be officially recognised through a new law that will open the door to more inclusion and help address the interpreter shortage. Deaf people in Malta have long been calling for the recognition of Maltese sign language. The first step […]

Filed Under: Europe, Policy Watch Tagged With: Malta, sign language

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