Earlier this morning, a Press Conference was held at MCAST for the inaugaration of Gay-Straight Alliance MCAST (G-SAM).
Present for the event was Minister for Social Dialogue, Consumer Affairs and Civil Liberties, Helena Dalli, who expressed how this is another example of how Kunsill Studenti MCAST (KSM) is working towards ensuring that all students feel a sense of inclusion and enjoy a safe environment, throughout their academic career.
With regard to the organisation itself, G-SAM is a new LGBTQI MCAST based and its aims include encouraging all students to stand up for equality by promoting equality and diversity within the MCAST college, increasing the visibility and acceptance of LGBT members, and further allowng the voices of LGBT students to be heard.
More information abotu G-SAM may be found on their facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/gsamcast/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/gsamcast/).
The organisation may also be contacted via their email address gsamcast@gmail.com or by calling 9912 1148.
Main Image Credit: DOI – Omar Camilleri