{"id":2927,"date":"2025-04-16T11:41:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T16:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unmissionny.orderofmalta.int\/?post_type=news&#038;p=2927"},"modified":"2025-05-19T13:33:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T18:33:34","slug":"intervention-at-the-2025-ecosoc-youth-forum","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/unmissionny.orderofmalta.int\/en\/news\/intervention-at-the-2025-ecosoc-youth-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"Ms. Theresa Bulfon Addressed the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025"},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-2927","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry","news_categories-delegation-and-staff","news_categories-news","news_categories-statements"],"acf":{"hidden_news":"no","evidence":"yes","focus_on":"no","breaking":"yes","news_cover":{"id":2928,"url":"https:\/\/unmissionny.orderofmalta.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/05\/Theresa-on-Haiti.png"},"news_video":"<iframe title=\"Ms. Theresa Bulfon Highlights the Order\u2019s Mission in Haiti at the UN Youth Forum\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UIV2MQF_0Jw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>","news_content":"<p>At this year\u2019s ECOSOC Youth Forum, Ms. Theresa Bulfon, Diplomatic Trainee at Mission, delivered a heartfelt statement during the regional breakout session on the Caribbean, highlighting the Order\u2019s continuing engagement in Haiti and the vital role of youth in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on Haiti\u2019s natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Ms. Bulfon acknowledged the country\u2019s enduring spirit of resilience and self-determination. Yet she noted that today, Haiti remains gripped by instability, with armed gangs controlling large parts of Port-au-Prince and communities living in fear.<\/p>\n<p>She noted that, despite these challenges, the Order of Malta, through its humanitarian arm Malteser International, has maintained its commitment to serving the Haitian people. Since the 2021 earthquake, the Order has worked with local partners to assist over 40,000 individuals, delivering psychosocial support in schools, equipping health stations, and helping more than 10,000 people\u2014many of them women and youth\u2014build sustainable livelihoods through agriculture and livestock programs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSustainable development is impossible without youth at the center,\u201d she affirmed. \u201cWe believe every young person deserves a life of opportunity, dignity, and hope.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She also commended the efforts of security forces from Haiti, Kenya, and contributing countries working to restore peace and safety. Concluding her remarks, Ms. Bulfon reaffirmed the Order\u2019s commitment to Haiti\u2019s future\u2014one rooted in the strength and resilience that have always defined its people.<\/p>\n","news_gallery":"no"},"news_categories":[{"id":20,"name":"Delegation and Staff","slug":"delegation-and-staff","description":"","link":"https:\/\/unmissionny.orderofmalta.int\/en\/news-categories\/delegation-and-staff\/"},{"id":21,"name":"News","slug":"news","description":"","link":"https:\/\/unmissionny.orderofmalta.int\/en\/news-categories\/news\/"},{"id":16,"name":"Statements","slug":"statements","description":"","link":"https:\/\/unmissionny.orderofmalta.int\/en\/news-categories\/statements\/"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/unmissionny.orderofmalta.int\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/notizie\/2927","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/unmissionny.orderofmalta.int\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/notizie"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/unmissionny.orderofmalta.int\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/unmissionny.orderofmalta.int\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/notizie\/2927\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/unmissionny.orderofmalta.int\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2927"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}