Summary

The Working Group on discrimination against women and girls conducted a visit to Malta from 26 June to 7 July 2023. In the present report, the Working Group assesses the situation of women’s and girls’ human rights, noting achievements, challenges, and pathways to progress. This assessment is made in the context of the country’s current legal, institutional and policy framework for promoting gender equality and the participation and empowerment of women in the family and in economic, social, political and public life, paying attention to women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights. The Working Group also makes recommendations for further progress in eliminating discrimination and promoting gender equality.