Hundreds of migrants live, work and contribute to Maltese society. Yet they do not have proper documents. It is time to recognise their right to belong.
This campaign was launched in response to the increased restrictions and the shrinking of rights of undocumented migrants in Malta. They have called Malta home for years and are part of our society. They are our neighbours, friends, fellow students and colleagues.
Children born in Malta from undocumented parents know only these islands as their home. They go to school here, learn Maltese and participate in sports and dance classes with Maltese children. Yet they can’t travel, they can’t access basic healthcare, they can’t do their state exams.
We call for legal recognition and a clear pathway to regularisation to allow long-staying undocumented migrants to live with dignity, security, and freedom.
Entitlements to social benefits and pensions after years of working, paying tax and National Insurance
Years and more without recognition – some migrants have spent most of their lives in this unfair state.
Long staying migrants & their children whose application for asylum have been rejected – exact number is unknown, but as estimated in 2023.
Many undocumented migrants have lived and worked in Malta for years, contributing to society, yet they continue to live in uncertainty without legal status.They have built their lives here, forming social ties, working in various sectors, and integrating into the community.
For many, Malta is not just a place of residence but truly home, where they contribute culturally and economically.
Without regularisation, these individuals face constant threats of deportation and detention, making their future unstable despite Malta already being their home.
This legal insecurity limits their ability to fully participate in society, leaving them in a vulnerable position where basic rights and protections are out of reach.
The This is Home campaign aims to push for a regularization scheme that acknowledges the existence and contributions of undocumented migrants, providing them with a secure legal status.
This would not only protect them but also foster social cohesion by integrating long-term residents into the legal framework.
A humane regularization not only protects migrants from legal uncertainty but also strengthens Malta’s social and economic stability by granting rights to those who have long been part of the community.
The well-being of children, families, and workers is at risk, as continued exclusion harms the entire society.
Some more detailed information on what this campaign is aiming to achieve.
Read more about how the current system affects real people and their everyday lives.
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