The Sovereign Order of Malta is one of the oldest humanitarian institutions in Western and Christian civilisation. Founded in Palestine around 1050, it is a lay religious Order, traditionally of military, chivalrous, and noble nature. Today the Order remains true to its founding principles, summarised in the motto “Tuitio Fidei et Obsequium Pauperum”, nurturing, witnessing and protecting the faith and serving the poor and the sick. This is realised through voluntary work carried out by Dames and Knights around the world, engaging in humanitarian assistance and engaging in medical and social activities. The Diplomatic Mission of the Sovereign Order of Malta in New York, a UN Permanent Observer, cooperates with international and intergovernmental humanitarian organisations as well as maintaining diplomatic relations with over 112 countries and with numerous UN and NGO agencies. Through our worldwide relief agency, Malteser International, we deliver our humanitarian aid on the ground in 120 countries. Our work focuses on: Refugees – UNHCR; Health - WHO, Relief – OCHA; Human rights - UNHCHR and HRC; Migration - IOM, and social matters - ECOSOC. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smomun Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrderofMaltaUN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXS5SJyfbeHlDAl09ubc1rw/featured