ACCELERATE ACTION
Women's Day Conference 2025
Friday 7th March 2025
The Xara Lodge
Registration from 8.30am
Conference 9.00am - 2.00pm
Empowering Women
Accelerating Action for Equality
In 2025, the UN marks 50 years since adopting Clara Zetkin's idea to celebrate International Women’s Day, first introduced in 1911. While progress has been made, gender equality and women’s empowerment remain urgent priorities requiring accelerated action.
The third Fidem Foundation International Women’s Day Conference on 7 March 2025 will explore strategies to dismantle structural inequalities—such as unequal pay, limited education access, and underrepresentation in leadership—while focusing on long-term solutions.
Key topics include advancing women’s economic empowerment in industry, education, sports, arts, and culture, and addressing domestic violence. Delays in justice for victims cost lives, while stigma and untreated trauma heighten vulnerabilities. How can we safeguard mental health for survivors? Join us to discuss these pressing issues and amplify your voice for change.
Meet the Voices Leading Our Women’s Day Conference
We are excited to present the speakers and panel moderators for our Women’s Day Conference. Carefully chosen for their expertise and passion, they will inspire meaningful conversations and drive positive change. Join us in celebrating voices shaping a brighter, more inclusive future.
Dr. Sabine Agius Cabourdin
Founder, Fidem Foundation
Ariadne Massa
Panel Moderator
Trudy Kerr
Panel Moderator
Prof. Marie Briguglio
Economist
Prof. Marceline Naudi
Senior Lecturer, Department of Gender Studies
Haley Bugeja
Footballer
Dr Nigel Camilleri
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr Maria Brown
Senior Lecturer, Adult Education, University of Malta
Dr Marthese Portelli
CEO The Malta Chamber
Dr Maria Azzopardi
General Secretary Malta Football Association
Charlo Bonnici
CEO of Mediterranean College of Sports
Superintendent Sylvana Gafa
Head of Services, Victim Support Agency
Alessia Cilia Portelli
Educator, sister of domestic violence victim Bernice Cassar
Mary Ann Cauchi
COO Arts Council Malta
Samantha Pace Gasan
Domestic Violence Commissioner
Howard Keith Debono
Founder of Jagged House Music Company, Music Producer & Artist Manager
Prof. Anna Borg
Senior Lecturer, Expert in Gender Equality
Shakira Fenech
Head of SOAR Service St Jeanne Antide Foundation
Register
Join us for an inspiring Women’s Day Conference celebrating empowerment, inclusivity, and progress. Registration is now open. Tickets are available at €75 each.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of the change! Secure your spot today.
Getting there:
eCabs are offering all Conference attendees a 15% discount on taxi journeys to/from The Xara Lodge.
Quote Promocode: FIDEM25 when ordering your taxi on the eCabs app or online.
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Progress Through Partnership
We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors, whose unwavering support makes our conference possible. Your commitment to equality and empowerment is the driving force behind our mission to create meaningful change. Thank you for standing with us and making this journey possible.
