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2022 Day 1

12:00 – Do I need to wear a mask to be a hero? by Aaron Zammit Apap

September 28, 2022
The theme revolves about the need of a hero to wear a mask to help those in need. We would draw inferences from actual superheroes who have helped persons being bullied, but also discuss how it works in real life, where some people are uneasy about sticking up for others if they reveal their identity, perhaps for fear of not being accepted or retribution. An interesting offshoot from this is that ‘villains’ may feel comfortable wearing a ‘mask’ – and we see this in today’s life online, with cyberbullying. We expect to balance the discussion with representatives from bBrave, a comic artist and a person who has had bullying experiences.

 

Panel – Comiccon 2022

 

FABIO AGIUS

Born in the 70s, raised in the 80s and rocked in the 90s, Fabio Agius is a Maltese comic collector and self published comic artist. Almost raised in his town’s cinema, Fabio developed a passion for movies as well, watching classics and contemporary movies on a weekly basis. He is also a great fan of retro gaming and point n’ click adventure games. As President and co- founder of Wicked Comics, he is part of the organising team behind the Malta Comic Con.

 

GRETA ANTIGNOLO

Greta Antignolo is a grade 3 teacher at San Anton School. Her dissertation focused on the importance of creating awareness in young school children so as to prevent bullying. She also published the reading book “L-Għajnuna hi Prezzjuża” aimed to prevent bullying.

During her time at University, Greta formed part of the organisation MUST (Malta University Student Teachers) and organised a number of fundraising activities. Greta is President of bBrave.

 

JESSICA SALIBA THORNE 

Jessica holds a degree in psychology and a Master’s degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy; she has a number of years of experience working in the field of mental health. She is currently working with FSWS on an EU project funded by AMIF which aims to tackle the issue of Human Trafficking.

Jessica’s main interests include issues related to gender and sexuality, eating disorders and general wellbeing, and wishes to focus further on this subject

through her private practice and further studies. She is also highly interested in creative projects. Jessica is bBrave’s Treasurer

 

AARON ZAMMIT APAP

Aaron Zammit Apap is a lawyer working in fund management. As a child, he was fascinated by the world of comics and would seek to obtain copies at every opportunity.

Aaron is a founder of bBrave, Malta’s anti-bullying voluntary organisation. He is very passionate about raising awareness on the problems that bullying introduces in society, and working towards possible solutions.