Statement by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, to mark Human Rights Day
« The Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted in the aftermath of World War II represents a fundamental milestone in the life of the international community, by recognizing the irrepressible dignity of all persons; a principle that inspires our Constitution. Even though the Declaration was signed by all the member States of the United Nations, […]
Read moreMission to Geneva of the Director General of Development Cooperation, Stefano Gatti: focus on humanitarian crises and sustainable development
The Director General for Development Cooperation, Stefano Gatti, paid a successful visit to Geneva, to engage in discussions with the main humanitarian organisations headquartered in the Swiss city. Accompanied by colleagues from the Emergencies Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, DG Gatti had the opportunity to meet the leadership of the United Nations High […]
Read moreElection of the Permanent Representative of Italy as a member of the Bureau of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) representing the European Expanded Group for the period November 2024-November 2025
After a highly competitive selection process, the IOM Council has elected today, during its 115th Session, the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva, Ambassador Vincenzo Grassi, to the role of Rapporteur of the IOM Bureau, in representation of the Expanded Europe Group. His mandate will last until […]
Read moreScientific cooperation. Calls for applications 2025.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has launched the collection of applications for the following awards: 8th edition of the “Farnesina-Italian bilateral scientific cooperation award”, aimed this year at senior researchers distinguished abroad for high scientific merit. Call for applications, application form and personal data disclosure (attached) “L’innovazione che parla italiano” award, recognizing […]
Read moreThe Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassies join the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
This year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is once again participating in the international mobilisation campaign to mark the Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, emphasised, “Italy must lead in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, […]
Read moreItalian stand at the 2024 UN Women’s Association Bazaar in Geneva
On 19 November the 2024 edition of the traditional bazaar promoted by the United Nations Women Guild (UNWG) took place at the Palais des Nations. A major annual event in the context of UN charitable initiatives, this year’s edition was aimed at raising funds to finance educational projects for children in various developing countries. The […]
Read moreMission to Geneva of the Head of the Italian Civil Protection Department, Dr. Fabio Ciciliano.
The excellent cooperation with Geneva-based UN Agencies working in the field of emergency and disaster risk reduction and the prospects for its further strengthening were the core of the fruitful meetings that the Head of the Civil Protection Department, Dr. Fabio Ciciliano, had yesterday with the heads of the United Nations Office for the Coordination […]
Read moreUNHCR – 75th Session of the Executive Committee. Intervention by Ambassador Grassi at the General Debate.
In the framework of the 75th session of the Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva, Ambassador Vincenzo Grassi, has delivered the national statement during the General Debate, emphasising that international cooperation is key to finding […]
Read moreStatement of Italy during the Interactive Dialogue on Ukraine with the High Commissioner for human rights
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 on Ukraine with the High Commissioner for human rights, in the framework of the 57th session of the Human Rights Council. “As repeatedly underlined by the G7 members, Ukraine […]
Read moreUNECE. Global Road Safety Forum: Dr. Luciana Iorio re-appointed as Chair.
At the 89th session of the Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety, held Sept. 23-27 in Geneva, UNECE Member States unanimously re-elected Dr Ms Luciana Iorio, representative of the Ministry of Infrastructures and Transport, as Chair of the Forum. The Road Safety Forum is a permanent intergovernmental body of the United Nations, tasked with improving […]
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