ILO – The Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Nunzia Catalfo, takes part to the Global Social Protection Week
The Global Social Protection Week, the high level event that marks the culmination of 18 months of continuous activities on social protection to celebrate the ILO’s 100th anniversary, started on November 25, 2019 in Geneva, at the ILO Headquarters. The Event will chart the way towards achieving universal social protection for all, providing a roadmap […]
Read moreConsortium of Italian companies signs contract for the renovation of the Palais des Nations buildings in Geneva. Satisfaction of the Permanent Representation of Italy in Geneva
“We welcome the signing of the contract between the Italian consortium of companies led by the CMB of Carpi and the United Nations Office in Geneva (ONUG) for the renovation of the buildings of the historic Palais des Nations” commented Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado, Permanent Representative of Italy to International Organizations in Geneva.The Italian joint […]
Read more#HelpVenice. The Foreign Ministry supports the solidarity initiatives launched for Venice
The Foreign Ministry has decided to sponsor initiatives to support the population and the artistic and cultural heritage of the city of Venice, by endorsing to the fund raiser promoted by the Mayor, Luigi Brugnaro. “What happens in Venice is a concern for the Government. As the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I intend to activate […]
Read moreInauguration of the newly refurbished Room XIX of the Palais des Nations
On November 12, 2019 the newly refurbished Room XIX of the Palais des Nations of Geneva has been inaugurated by the Director General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), Tatiana Valovaya. The renovation’s project was designed by Giampiero Peia, one of the most renowned Italian contemporary architect, and implemented by an Italian construction […]
Read moreItaly takes part to the 34th session of the Universal Periodic Review
During the 34th session of the UPR (4-15 November 2019), it will be reviewed the human rights situation of: El Salvador, Gambia, Bolivia, Fiji, San Marino, Kazakhstan, Angola, Iran, Madagascar, Iraq, Slovenia, Egypt e Bosnia and Herzegovina. Check below the interventions delivered by Italy. Intervention delivered during El Salvador’s review Intervention delivered during Gambia’s […]
Read moreGeneva: Italy intervenes at ILO’s Governing Body
The Governing Body of the International Labour Office is the executive body of the Organization. During its three annual sessions, it takes decisions on ILO policy, decides the agenda of the International Labour Conference, adopts the draft Programme and Budget of the Organization for submission to the Conference, and elects the Director-General. At the 337 […]
Read moreWHO – Italy participates in the consultation on the implementation of the Global Strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol
The WHO has opened a consultation, extended to Member States and all interested stakeholders, on results and challenges in implementing the “Global Strategy to Reduce Alcohol Abuse”, almost ten years after its launch, with a view to a renewed commitment towards horizon 2030 and the attainment of the “Sustainable Development Goals” in the field of […]
Read more34th session of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group (UPR). Italy presents its Periodic Report
The 34th session of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group (UPR) has started on November 4, 2019 in Geneva. The UPR is a mechanism of the Human Rights Council in which each United Nations Member State provides an update on the implementation of its international obligations in the field of human rights and receives recommendations […]
Read morePress release with reference to the demarches made with the Italian Government by Dr. Francesco Branca, Director of the Department of Nutrition for Health and Development of WHO and by Prof. Anna Lartey, Director for Nutrition of FAO, both members of the EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health.
Dr. Francesco Branca, Director of the Department of Nutrition for Health and Development of WHO and Prof. Anna Lartey, Director for Nutrition of FAO recently complained about Italy’s action to promote the Mediterranean diet. As a consequence, Dr. Branca asked Italy to provide with the scientific evidence on which its action in favour of the […]
Read moreStatement by Minister Di Maio on Syrian Constitutional Committee
Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs and international Cooperation Luigi Di Maio on the meeting of the Syrian Constitutional Committee in Geneva “The Foreign Ministry expresses its appreciation for the opening of the work session of the Syrian Constitutional Committee in Geneva today, the first tangible step in the political process on the Syrian crisis, […]
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