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2008 report
Human rights, dignity and solidarity
Joseph M. Sammut
Kopin

Hate-speech and the condition of migrants and asylum-seekers are among the most severe challenges to human rights in this constitutional, parliamentary democracy. The country has become the entry door to the European Union for many refugees. Maltese leaders must not forget that decent work for all is essential to the exercise of fundamental human rights and freedom. The island must improve its treatment of refugees and asylum seekers, especially in closed detention centres. Its European partners have to support this effort with a pragmatic solidarity plan

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Progress and setbacks by key indicators see references
Stagnant  Undernourishment Stagnant  Military expenditure
Slight regression  Literacy Stagnant  Population with access to improved water sources
Slight regression  Primary school enrolment rate Slight progress  Tuberculosis
Stagnant  Children reaching 5th grade Stagnant  People living with HIV/AIDS
Slight progress  Secondary school enrolment rate Slight progress  Infant mortality
Slight progress  Tertiary school enrolment rate Slight progress  Under-5 mortality
Significant progress  Internet users Stagnant  Literacy ratio gap
Slight progress  Personal computers Slight regression  Net primary enrolment ratio gap
Significant progress  Telephone mainlines Stagnant  Net secondary enrolment ratio gap
Slight regression  Scientists and engineers in research and development Significant progress  gross tertiary enrolment ratio gap
Stagnant  Research and development expenditure Significant progress  Activity rate gap
Significant progress  Public health expenditure Significant progress  Women in decision-making positions in government at ministerial level
Stagnant  Public education expenditure Slight progress  Seats in parliament held by women

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Signatures and ratifications by Malta
Human Rights International Treaties Total 9 ; signed 7 ; ratified 7 .
Treaties mentioned in the Millennium Declaration Total 10 ; signed 8 ; ratified 7 .
408000 Population
320 SQ KM
Capital: Valleta
Currency: Liri
Language: Maltese and English
BASIC CAPABILITIES INDEX   see references
99.6
GENDER EQUITY INDEX   see references
59
THE PRESENT SITUATION   see references
Food security   Countries in better situation
Education   Countries above average
Information, science and technology   Countries in better situation
Public expenditure   Countries in better situation
Environment   Countries in better situation
Health   Countries in better situation
Women’s reproductive health   Countries in better situation
Gender and education   Countries above average
Gender gap in economic activity and earned income   Countries in worse situation
Women’s empowerment   Countries in worse situation
PROGRESS AND REGRESSION IN FOCUS   see references
Food security   Stagnant
Education   Stagnant
Information, science and technology   Significant progress
Public expenditure   Slight progress
Environment   Stagnant
Health   Slight progress
Gender and education   Stagnant
Gender gap in economic activity and earned income   Significant progress
Women’s empowerment   Significant progress
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