Non-Discrimination Policy

Our pledge

The Maltese Association Of Urology (VO/1309) provides equal access to its educational activities, public health campaigns, patient information, research opportunities and membership regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, language, marital or family status, pregnancy, socio-economic background, employment status, place of residence in Malta or Gozo, or health condition.

In practice

• — Patient information is published in Malti and English and written in plain language so that reading confidence is not a barrier.
• — Public awareness events are held in accessible community venues, free of charge, with no requirement to register or identify oneself.
• — Membership is assessed on professional qualification and standing alone. Fees are waived on request in cases of hardship, decided confidentially by the treasurer.
• — Speaking invitations, teaching roles and research grants are allocated on merit and relevance, with attention to balanced representation across grades, sexes and workplaces.
• — Venues are chosen for step-free access wherever available, and reasonable adjustments are made on request.

Conduct

Harassment, bullying, discriminatory language and retaliation have no place in the association's meetings, correspondence or online activity. Officers, members, speakers and volunteers are all bound by this standard.

Raising a concern

Concerns may be raised in confidence with any elected officer, or in writing to kaboo6954@gmail.com. The committee acknowledges every complaint within ten working days and reports the number of complaints received, and their outcomes, in the annual activity report filed with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations.