Naomi Cachia
Naomi Cachia | |
|---|---|
| MP for District 7 | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Government Whip | |
| Assumed office 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Ellul |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Labour Party |
Naomi Cachia (born 1993 or 1994) is a Maltese politician from the Labour Party. She was first elected to the Parliament of Malta in the 2022 Maltese general election under the gender quota, representing District 7.[1]
Career
Cachia is a lawyer by profession.[2][3] In her political career, she has been known for her progressive stances, particularly in regard to women and women's representation in government and society.[4]
In 2017, she was elected president of Forum Zghazagh Laburisti (FZL).[5]
In 2021, Cachia announced she would contest the election for District 7.[4] Cachia was elected to the Parliament of Malta in the 2022 Maltese general election under the gender quota, representing Malta's 7th District. In Parliament, she serves on the Foreign and European Affairs Committee and the House Business Committee.[1]
In April 2022, Cachia was appointed assistant whip.[6] In January 2024, she was appointed Labour Parliamentary Whip, the first woman to serve in that role. She succeeded Andy Ellul.[7][8]
Cachia is head of the Maltese delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "cachia-naomi". Parliament of Malta. 2022-04-13. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
- ^ Abbas Shalan, Semira (2023-05-07). "PL MP says wider discussion needed to review 'flawed parliamentary system'". The Malta Independent.
- ^ Xuereb, Matthew (2022-04-07). "The six women set to join Labour's parliamentary group". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2025-04-10.
- ^ a b Cilia, Johnathan (2021-04-11). "Young Progressive Naomi Cachia Announces She'll Be Contesting Next General Election". Lovin Malta. Retrieved 2025-04-10.
- ^ Grech, Denise (2017-08-16). "[WATCH] Naomi Cachia: 'I've been told I was elected only because I'm a woman'". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
- ^ "Andy Ellul is Labour's new whip, Naomi Cachia is assistant whip". Times of Malta. 2022-04-14. Retrieved 2025-04-10.
- ^ "Naomi Cachia approved as Labour parliamentary group Whip". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved 2025-04-10.
- ^ "Of courage and comments that stick". The Journal. 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2025-04-10.