Permanent Mission of Malta to the United Nations New York

During today's UNSC Debate on the Safety & Security of Peacekeepers, Malta submitted its views on the importance of Peacekeeping Operations in the maintenance of peace & security. The safety & security of peacekeepers has to remain a priority for the international community.

Today is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. It's time to #EndFistula! #SRH services risk being shelved by the impact of COVID-19, and so do the most vulnerable women. Malta calls for the continuation of efforts to enhance #womensrights by strengthening the capacity of health systems to provide the essential services needed to prevent bodily suffering, social stigma & gender disparity. #IDEOF #StandUp4HumanRights

Today is the 65th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest hosted by ! Best of luck from Team Malta NY to #Malta entry Destiny 12points #Eurovision #ESC2021 #Vote #WomenEmpowerment #SongContest

As we celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity , Malta is proud to be a state party to the Convention, the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols, which in conjunction with our National Strategy and Action Plan reflects our commitment to the health of our planet #BiologicalDiversityDay #BiodiversityDay

At today's Culture & SustainableDevelopment #UNGA high-level event, Malta reinstated its belief that culture is crucial to COVID-19 recover strategies & to achieve SDGs. Malta will remain proactive towards health services & comitted to supporting the role of culture for quality education #SDG4 José Herrera

Today we celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development as we continue to work for a more inclusive world where all cultures can thrive and enjoy each others' diversity #WDCDDD #CulturalDiversityDay

I am honoured to be included in this list of prominent women officials from around the world, shaping foreign policy. Thank you #womeninspiringwomen #womeninforeignpolicy @womensforeignpolicygroup #womenpeacesecurity #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen

Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Evarist Bartolo launched the first National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. This is in line with Malta’s com...mitment to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, which focuses on the negative impact of armed conflict on women and girls and affirms the importance of gender equality in peace and conflict resolution processes. The National Action Plan is the result of an initiative by the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs in collaboration with the Parliamentary Secretariat for Equality and Reforms with the support of various departments, academics and citizens. This plan will allow the Maltese Government to integrate more issues on women, peace and security and on gender equality at the heart of its work. The National Action Plan also aims to ensure that the specific needs of women who have experienced conflict and are living in Malta are addressed with adequate trauma support services. In his speech, Minister Bartolo said that Malta will continue to work to encourage the participation of women in the Diplomatic Corps, the Armed Forces and the Police Force. He also announced that as a show of its strong commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 1325, Malta has appointed Cecilia Attard Pirotta as the first Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security. She will chair a committee responsible for the implementation of the National Action Plan, as well as all issues affecting Women, Peace and Security. This is all in line with Malta’s belief that women and girls who have experienced conflicts and/or are in vulnerable situations should be emancipated to participate equally in all aspects of their society, including politics and the economy, and have equal access to social security, as a prerequisite for sustainable development for the creation of inclusive and peaceful societies.

WATCH LIVE On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of UNSC Resolution 1325, Malta launches its first-ever ‘Women, Peace and Security’ National Action Plan. A priority theme for the country’s bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council 2023-2024. [ Evarist Bartolo - Rosianne Cutajar - MaltaGov ]

The Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs (MFEA) in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of Malta to the United Nations are offering a unique opportunit...y to represent Malta's 'future generation' at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The position pertains to the participation by a Maltese youth in international fora dealing with various issues relevant to 'future generations' (all operating under the auspices of the UN), in which more than 40 nations are represented by youth delegates. The youth delegate ‘s position is for a period of 24 months. The candidate will be assigned to the Permanent Mission of Malta to the UN in New York for a period of 4 to 6 weeks. Participation in virtual or in person meetings may also be required in other EU and/or UN fora in Brussels, Geneva, Vienna, The Hague and Rome. Further information on the call can be found on https://foreignandeu.gov.mt//Maltese-Youth-Delegates-to-th The deadline for applications is 30th November.

Our Permenant Representative addressed a motivational MaltaEnterprise event this morning, featuring local Eurovision star Destiny Chukunyere who sang in honour of all who have sadly lost their lives due to the pandemic. Held in aid of The Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation, Ambassador Vanessa Frazier stressed: It is important to do what we can to stay positive during these challenging and difficult times.

Bala #ForeignPolicy Forum tal-Partit Laburista iltqajna ma’ Vanessa Frazier, ir-Rappreentant Permanenti gal #Malta fil-nus Magquda, fi New York. Tkellimna ...dwar l-irwol ta’ Malta fil-#M u l-kandidatura ta’ Malta fil-Kunsill tas-Sigurta’ bejn l-2023 u l-2024. The Partit Laburista Foreign Policy Forum met with Permanent Representative of Malta to the United Nations in New York, Vanessa Fraizer. We discussed Malta’s role at the #UN and the bid for #UNSC seat for the years 2023 and 2024. #100idea #100senaPartitLaburista

Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs, Mr Christopher Cutajar, met with Imam Mohammed El Saidi and the Director of the Malta Bran...ch of the World Islamic Call Society, Adel Ali Elfituri Bayu, at the Paola Islamic centre. The objective of the meeting was to exchange views on recent statements in the media as a reaction to developments following the unacceptable assassination of teacher Samuel Paty close to his school in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, a Parisian suburb. Imam Mohammed El Saidi reiterated the unreserved condemnation of the murder in France and underlined his work, for more than 40 years, among the Muslim community in Malta, where he has always advocated tolerance and peace. He valued the right to freedom of expression for those who have a different faith and also those who hold different opinions. Mr Cutajar appreciated the work of the Imam in the community and referred to the ‘Appeal for Peace’ signed by Pope Francis and religious leaders of the major world religions, who gathered in Rome on 20 October 2020. He underlined that the Maltese population has undergone rapid transformation over the last years, and that historically, Malta has always and continues to welcome people of different faiths, cultures and traditions. It was important that this value of tolerance was respected by everyone. Both the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and the Malta Branch of the World Islamic Call Society endorse the ‘Appeal for Peace’ which among other important values, urges us to ‘become creative artisans of peace’ by making ‘the culture of dialogue’ our own. In this context, they emphasized the importance of mutual respect for different cultures to enhance integration and peaceful coexistence in the society.

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, Permanent Representative Ambassador Vanessa Frazier reiterates Malta‘s commitment to Women, Peace and Security to raise awareness and secure tangible commitments from the UN and all member states on women's meaningful participation in peace efforts. Because: No women, No peace!

Malta joins the statement on Belarus delivered by Estonia at the United Nations Third Committee today. The violence must stop and those responsible for human rights violations and abuses must be held to account. READ the statement

It was a pleasure and honour for Malta to join the rest of the international community in New York this morning to commemorate United Nations Day. Today, more than ever before, we reiterate our commitment to multilateralism. And together, guided by the UN Charter, we can overcome common challenges - both old and new.

The UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons just reached 50 ratifications. On 22 January 2021, the ban on nuclear weapons will come into force. What a momentous day! I am proud to have signed the Treaty on behalf of @maltagov on 25th August #nomorenukes #nuclearban

Il-jum it-tajjeb. Ferhan li fis-sieghat li ghaddew ilhaqna l-50 pajjiz li ffirmaw ghand il-Gnus Maghquda u qablu ufficcjalment dwar it-Trattat li Jipprojbixxi l...-Armi Nukleari. Dan il-ftehim kontra l-armi nukleari ssa jidhol fis-sehh fit-22 ta’ Jannar 2021. Ferhan li ahna bhala Malta ninsabu mal-ewwel 50 pajjiz fid-dinja li qed nghinu biex dan it-trattat jibda jahdem. Setsuko Thurlow, Gappuniza li baqghet hajja wara l-ispluzjoni tal-bomba atomika f’Hiroxima qalet li bkiet bil-ferh meta semghet l-ahbar li l-bierah il-Honduras inghaqdu ma’ 49 pajjiz li rratifikaw dan il-ftehim. Setsuko ddedikat hajjitha biex tara ftehim bhal dan jorbot lill-gvernijiet biex ma juzawx jew ma jhallux pajjizhom jintuzaw ghall-armi nukleari. 75 sena ilu nqatlu sa 226,000 ruh meta l-Istati Uniti tefghet zewg bombi atomici fuq il-bliet Gappunizi ta’ Hiroxima u Nagasaki. Fis-snin ta’ wara mill-inqas 2,500 ohra mietu bil-kancer minn dawn il-bombi. Ahna m’ghandniex armi nukleari izda pajjizna jista’ jintuza minn pajjizi ohra li ghandhom armi nukleari. Dan huwa l-ewwel ftehim legali internazzjonali li huwa kontra l-uzu tal-armi nukleari. Dan il-ftehim huwa kontra l-izvilupp, l-ittestjar, il-produzzjoni u l-hazna ta’ armi nukleari. Fl-ahhar 75 sena gew sparati izjed minn 2,500 bomba nukleari meta gew ittestjati fl-atmosefera u taht l-ilma. Is-sahha taghhom kienet daqs 36,000 tal-bomba nukleari wzata f’Hiroxima. Minn dan l-ittestjar huwa stmat li b’kollox se jkun mietu izjed minn 2,400,000 persuna bil-kancer madwar id-dinja. Dan il-ftehim huwa wkoll kontra li tuza jew thedded li tuza l-armi nukleari f’xi kunflitt. Ifisser li ahna qed nintrabtu li ma nhallux min jistazzjona, jinstalla jew jispara armi nukleari mit-territorju taghna. Noffru wkoll li nghinu lill-vittmi tal-armi nukleari. B’dan il-ftehim qed insahhu l-impenn taghna bhala pajjiz newtrali, bla bazijiet militari u b’impenn favur il-paci u d-dizarm. Sahha u sliem. See more