Front Harsien ODZ backed by over 30 organisations

Front Harsien ODZ, set up to safeguard ODZ lands from being developed such as Zonqor point said that over 30 organisations were backing its campaign.

Tomorrow, the front is holding a national protest at 10am in Valletta against locating the 'American University' outside the development zone in Zonqor Point, Marsaskala.

“We would like to remind the public that the upcoming protest and the Front are non-partisan and peaceful, open to each and every person who believes that ODŻs such as Żonqor should not be built, and to protect our natural heritage now and for the future,” the front said.

Noting that it has come a long way since its launch last month, the front said it was “a people's movement” open to all those who endorse its environmental aim and seeks to be as open as possible to individuals.

“We've extended our invitation to non-governmental organisations, platforms and cooperatives,” the front said, adding that it does not seek to duplicate the efforts or undermine efforts which are already in place.

“On the other hand, it brings these efforts together. FHO aims to provide a platform that is intersectional and welcomes various individuals and groups from all parts of society.”

Over the last few weeks Front Harsien ODZ has been endorsed by a large number of organisations, including: Moviment Graffitti, Alternattiva Demokratika, Friends of the Earth, Flimkien Għal Ambjent Aħjar, Integra Foundation, Partit Komunista Malti, The Critical Institute, ADŻ- Alternattiva Demokratika Żgħażagħ, Why Not? Greenhouse - Malta, Gender Liberation, Jesuits Community, Kopin, Ramblers, Birdlife Malta, MOAM, Moviment Kattoliku Studenti Universitarji (MKSU), Kunsill Studenti Universitarji (KSU), Theatre Anon, Koperattiva Kummerċ Ġust (KKG), Friends of Marsascala, Organisation Friendship in Diversity (OFD), Students Philosophical Society (SPS), Aditus, Youth for the Environment, Platform of Human Rights Organisations in Malta (PHROM), SDM, Drachma, Earth Systems Association, Żminijietna and Nature Trust Malta. 

Other organisations and groups that are endorsing Saturday's protest include Din l-Art Helwa, artists academics, Labour MP Marlene Farrugia, Labour Whip Godfrey Farrugia and the PN parliamentary group.