I’m delighted to invite the Nurses With Global Impact community to attend an event at the United Nations this month, sponsored by the Malteser International – Order of Malta Worldwide Relief.
The panel is part of the United Nations 61st Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, and is titled “Women Caught in the Global Refugee Crisis: Finding Hope and Opportunity in Despair.” Distinguished panelists will include Ravi Tripptrap, Executive Director, Malteser International Americas; Ninette Kelley, Director of the New York Office, United Nations High Commission on Refugees; His Excellency Mr. Odo Tevi, Ambassador of Vanuatu to the UN; and James Wiley, COO, Counter Human Trafficking Compliance Solutions.
Our honored panelist will be Miriam (a fictitious name), a Syrian refugee, who will share first hand her experience with a a crisis of unprecedented proportions in the modern era.
Opening remarks will be presented by the honorable Ambassador Oscar R. de Rojas, Permanent Observer of the Soveirgn Order of Malta, Edward J. Delaney, Vice-President, Malteser International Americas
Malteser International is the worldwide humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. Their mandate is to provide relief and recovery during and following conflicts and disasters, and are primarily active in the field of health with over half a century of continuous experience.
Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of their mission to bring aid to people regardless of their religion, background, or political convictions at over 100 Projects in more than 20 countries.
The organization provides emergency relief in crises such as natural disasters, epidemics, or armed conflicts. During acute crises, teams from Malteser International are on the ground as soon as possible to provide emergency medical care, and ensure the supply of food and other essential aid materials as needed.
I am honored to moderate the event as a Delegate of the Order of Malta Mission to the UN, and invite you to RSVP by March 18th (contact@malteser-international.org). Registration is required due to limited seating capacity as well as security measures in place at the UN.
This is a video that they will play at the event: Seeds of Hope: Fatima’s Story.
Thank you for your support!
– Deb
