Statement of Italy during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on High Commissioner’s report on the Sudan at the 55th session of the Human Rights Council
The Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Vincenzo Grassi, took the floor today during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on High Commissioner’s report on the Sudan, in the framework of the 55th session of the Human Rights Council. Ambassador Grassi expressed Italy’s concern at the reports of […]
Read moreStatement of Italy during the Interactive Dialogue on with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan at the 55th session of the Human Rights Council
The Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Vincenzo Grassi, took the floor today during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, in the framework of the 55th session of the Human Rights Council. The report of the Special […]
Read moreAmb. Grassi meets young Italian officials serving in UN Geneva system in the framework of the UN JPO Programme
The Italian Permanent Representative in Geneva, Amb. Vincenzo Grassi, met with young Italian officials serving in International Organizations of the UN Geneva system in the framework of the UN Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme, Farnesina’s flagship for the promotion of the Italian presence in the IOs. Amb. Grassi emphasized how “with their professional skills, integrity […]
Read moreWIPO Global Awards 2024
WIPO has launched the 2024 edition of the “WIPO Global Awards”, annual contest organized for applicants originating from WIPO’s 193 Member States and diverse economic sectors. Initially inclusive of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the contest introduced a new category for startups in 2024. There are plans to incorporate additional categories in upcoming editions of the […]
Read moreMinister Antonio Tajani takes part in the commemoration of the Remembrance Day at Palazzo del Quirinale.
The celebration of the “Remembrance Day” was held at the Quirinale Palace in the presence of the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella. The ceremony, presented by actress Viola Graziosi, was opened by the screening of the docufilm entitled “Kevina Jama – La Foiba Grande,” followed by an interview with the protagonist Ms Alessandra […]
Read moreInternational Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, said: “Italy is in the front line, alongside Israel, against anti-Semitism: I reiterated this message to the Israeli Authorities in the meetings I had in Jerusalem in the past few days. In no way can the shameful manifestations of […]
Read moreRules of access to the Permanent Mission of Italy.
For security reasons and in compliance with binding MFA regulations, access to the external perimeter and to the Chancery Offices can only take place by previous appointment with the Headquarters staff (for relevant contacts, see here), to be agreed at least 24 hours in advance. Guests will be welcomed at the entrance of the Chancery […]
Read moreWIPO. Italy deposits the instrument of ratification of the Geneva Act of The Hague Agreement on the international registration of industrial designs.
On 14 December 2023, the Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Vincenzo Grassi, handed over to the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Daren Tang, the instrument of ratification of the Act of Geneva of The Hague Agreement, concerning the international registration of industrial designs […]
Read moreMission of Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Giorgio Silli, to Geneva on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights and the Global Refugee Forum (12-14 December)
Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, participated in a mission to the UN in Geneva, as the head of the Italian delegation invited to the high-level celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights and the Global Refugee Forum, organised by the UN Secretary-General. Among the topics on which […]
Read more75th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights. Mission to Geneva of the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs Giorgio Silli.
The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, is paying a visit to Geneva, to participate today in the High-Level Event on Human Rights to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights at the Palais des Nations. The Undersecretary, who already had a bilateral meeting with the UN Deputy High Commissioner […]
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