Jean Paul Sofia's tragic situation is not an isolated one unfortunately.
Today, yet again, another young man, Mohammed Kasem Hashem Alkhateeb, has succumbed to injuries as he died in a construction site following an accident last week. The relentless abuse, injuries and deaths, especially in the construction industry (but not only), require that all the available legal and procedural tools and structures in this country are mobilised to ensure and guarantee the protection of workers. Monday's vigil, which is being organised by the inspirational Isabelle Bonnici, mother of Jean Paul Sofia, is an opportunity to create a common voice against these horrendous situations being brought about by greed.
After this moment of reflection policy makers and politicians need to act honourably and expediently.
This above notice has been provided by the Dean of Faculty for Social Wellbeing, Prof. Andrew Azzopardi.