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AbstractBackgroundSex education for people with intellectual disability is in its infancy in countries where their sexual expression is still considered a taboo. This study aimed at exploring the experiences of professionals involved in providing sex education to people with intellectual disability across a number of services in a Maltese context.MethodQualitative research was conducted using interviews to explore professionals' experiences of sex education provision.ResultsAmid a persistent culture of sexual suppression, desexualisation, infantalization and control remain barriers to sex education delivery. Findings underline the need for services to have clear policies that aid professionals in delivering sex education, while mitigating conflicts encountered. Recommendations highlight sex positive environments and services, with a pro‐active approach to sex education.ConclusionIn spite of internationally binding legislation and local policies, further changes need to be made on the ground to provide persons with intellectual disability with effective access to sex education.

It is increasingly urgent to address issue around parenting. The family remains a fundamental loop in the wellbeing of society. I am a strong believer that healthy communities are founded on happy families, 'happiness' in the widest sense of the word. The Faculty has at its core a Department focused on family studies and most probably all cater for this segment of society. In fact, this study which circumvents on issues related to positive parenting amongst persons with disability is spearheaded by the academics of the Department of Disability Studies. This study is not only about the collection of empirically based data but also an opportunity to politicise this crucial issue. The work put into this project by the academics and administrators is second to none and shows not only the dynamism of this Faculty but the eclectic skill-set we embrace in this Faculty community. ; peer-reviewed

This publication features research papers conducted by academics, undergraduate, masters and doctoral students which primarily focus on LGBTIQ related issues. This publication together with its first volume continues to build on the body of knowledge that is available to better educate political development and mainstreaming efforts. The 15 research papers published cover a broad range of themes, and together constitute the proceedings of an LGBTIQ Research Symposium held in April 2021. This project has been made possible through the collaboration between the Department of Gender and Sexualities within the Faculty for Social Wellbeing and Europe Direct Information Centre of the University of Malta, the Malta LGBTIQ Rights Movement and the Human Rights Directorate within the Ministry for Equality, Research and Innovation. ; peer-reviewed

This Disability Systemic Review is another building block that provides us with a clearer picture of the data. In this repository we are seeking to further our knowledge in this field of study. 'Disability' is a very complex issue and these last 20 years has received a great deal of attention. The development and expansion of services needs to be commensurate with the knowledge base that we need to develop so that we can be in a better position to offer social policy recommendations. As a Faculty in collaboration with CRPD we are walking the talk and finding ways how to democratise our knowledge. Taking our data back to the community so that it serves as a way of resolving issues is what academic and our alma mater is about. The commitment of our academics, administrators and research support officers in this endeavour is second to none. We manage to produce so much data because we are not shy to work together and navigate around each other's differences to produce high quality knowledge. ; peer-reviewed

Wide-ranging, authoritative and grounded in the expertise of people with intellectual disabilities, this book offers an authentic account of the challenges those with intellectual disabilities face in their relationships and sex lives across the globe and explores what society needs to do to respect their rights