Mission of the Order of Malta to the UN in Geneva

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the World Health Organization and Religions for Peace International (RfP) at WHO Headquarters in Geneva on 8 June 2022. As Honorary President of RfP, H.E. Ambassador Marie-Thérèse Pictet-Althann, Permanent Observer of the Sovereign Order of Malta to UN in Geneva, was invited to join Secretary General of RfP Prof. Azza Karam and WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for the ceremony.

On Monday, I participated and intervened in the United Nations OCHA briefing on the humanitarian situation in #Lebanon 🇱🇧🇺🇳 The briefing was chaired by Mr Ramesh Rajasingham, with the participation of H.E. Ambassador Salim Baddoura, PR of Lebanon to the UN in Geneva, and Mr Imran Riza, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator. They provided an overview of the current crisis and need for funding of the Flash Appeal. The Sovereign #OrderofMalta, through the work of Order Of Malta Lebanon, continues its day-to-day operations, enhancing its response according to the assessment of relief needs arising daily, focusing on the needs of IDPs with shelter, basic assistance, healthcare, food security and WASH, as well as psychological support. The Sovereign Order of Malta calls for an immediate ceasefire, ensuring humanitarian access, the respect of IHL, the mandate of the UNIFIL, the full implementation of UNSC resolution 1701. Finally, I reiterated our closeness to the Lebanese people in this extremely difficult time and our unwavering commitment to helping those in need. On a personal note, I wish to express my deep gratitude and admiration for the impressive and selfless work done by our colleagues in Lebanon. And personally thank Ms Oumayma Farah for her assistance in preparing this briefing.

Last week, I participated, as Delegate of the Sovereign #OrderofMalta, in the 149th Assembly of the Inter-parliamentary Union, in Geneva. #IPU149 The Order of Malta and Inter-Parliamentary Union enjoy an excellent cooperation which was formalised by our admission as Permanent Observer in 2021.

Looking forward to participating in the 149th #IPU Assembly in Geneva, as Delegate of the Sovereign Order of Malta, an IPU Observer since 2021. The #OrderofMalta and the Inter-Parliamentary Union enjoy an excellent working relationship and are expanding their cooperation on different issues of common interest, including interfaith dialogue. #IPU149

It was a great honour and pleasure to welcome HMEH Fra’ John T. Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, to Geneva. HMEH the Grand Master, accompanied by a High-Level Delegation, paid an official visit to the United Nations Office at Geneva, at the Palais des Nations on 3rd October 2024, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the #OrderofMalta’s Permanent Observer status at the #UnitedNations.

On the 30th anniversary of the #OrderofMalta's status of Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Grand Master Fra‘ John Dunlap, accompanied by Grand Chancellor Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo and Grand Hospitaller Fra’ Alessandro de Franciscis, made an official visit to the United Nations in Geneva.  The Grand Master, welcomed by the Director General of the United Nations Geneva office, Tatiana Valovaya, spoke for the first time in the Order's history at the Human Rights Council.  On the occasion of the visit, during which bilateral meetings were held with the Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Martin Chungong, and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC, Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, the Grand Master had the opportunity to inaugurate the photographic exhibition entitled ‘The Order of Malta today’ at the Palais des Nations https://lnkd.in/eQ4Y_Hn5.

The Sovereign Order of Malta will celebrate its 30th Anniversary as Permanent Observer at the #UnitedNations, on 3rd October 2024, with a Ceremony and Photo Exhibition at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. 🇺🇳 On this important occasion, we are honoured by the official visit to the United Nations Office at Geneva of H.M.E.H. Fra’ John Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign #OrderofMalta. Mission of the Order of Malta to the UN in Geneva

🔴 SAVE THE DATE 🔴 3rd October 2024, from 11:30 to 13:30 - Room XVIII, Palais des Nations, Geneva. The Sovereign Order of Malta will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of its Permanent Observer status at the United Nations, with a Ceremony and the Opening of a photo exhibition at the Palais des Nations. On this occasion, HMEH Fra’ John Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign #OrderofMalta, will pay an official visit to the United Nations Office at Geneva. 🇺🇳 Kindly refer to the invitation below.

Celebrating 30 years as Permanent Observer at the United Nations. Grand Master of the #OrderofMalta Fra’ John Dunlap reveals how he plans to lead amidst geopolitical uncertainty. https://lnkd.in/dUca744E

Hier der in der österreichischen Zeitschrift "Die Malteser" erschienene Artikel über die Arbeit des Malteserordens im Kampf gegen den Menschenhandel. Dank an S.E. Botschafter Sebastian Prinz von Schoenaich-Carolath Auf dem Foto bin ich mit Emanuele Piluso und Yannick Galeazzi