Global Compact on Migration. Statement by the Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte
“The Global Compact on Migration is a document that deals with themes and topics strongly felt by citizens themselves: we therefore deem appropriate to bring the debate to the Parliament and to subordinate the final decisions to the outcome of such a discussion, as it was decided by Switzerland too. As a consequence, the Government […]
Read moreExhibition “Fifteen Percent” on the rights of persons with disabilities and the need to work for building more inclusive societies
On the occasion of the International day of Persons with Disabilities, Italy co-sponsored the exhibition of the Italian artist Christian Tasso “Fifteen Percent”. The exhibition aims at raising awareness on the rights of persons with disabilities as well as on the need to work for building more inclusive societies benefiting from the participation of everybody. […]
Read more“Orange the world” campaign for the prevention and the elimination of gender-based violence
To celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Italy reaffirms its strong commitment to promoting gender equality and combating all forms of discrimination and violence against women, which is among its priorities also in view of its three-year term on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) from 1 January 2019. […]
Read moreParticipation of Ambassador Cornado to the 109th session of the IOM Council
The Permanent Representative of Italy to the International Organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado, took part today to the opening session of the 109th session of the IOM Council, at the presence of the Director General António Manuel de Carvalho Ferreira Vitorino. In his statement to the general debate, Ambassador Cornado reaffirmed that IOM […]
Read more25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Why we must eliminate violence against women Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it. In general terms, it manifests itself in physical, sexual and psychological forms, encompassing: […]
Read moreMeeting of Ambassador Cornado with UNCTAD Secretary General Mukhisa Kituyi
Ambassador Cornado was received today by UNCTAD Secretary General Mukhisa Kituyi. The productive discussion focused on the areas of strong national interest and close cooperation, in particular Geographic Indications as a tool for development of LDCs and the role of SMEs in boosting international trade and further strengthening global development.
Read more2018 United Nations Women Guild Bazaar
Today, the bazar promoted by the United Nations Women Guild (UNWG) took place at the Palais des Nations. It is a traditional charity event aimed at fundraising for most disadvantaged children in many areas of the world. Almost 1000 visitors visited the Bazar and over 100 countries have been involved in it, offering and selling […]
Read moreDeath Penalty: a record of 123 member states vote for the moratorium
NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 14 – The international community offered unprecedented support to a UN call to halt executions when the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly considered a draft resolution on a moratorium on the use of the death penalty. A total of 123 UN member states – the highest number on record to […]
Read moreThe Foreign Ministry allocates funds to the World Health Organization to provide healthcare in Libya
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, through the Africa Fund, has arranged to allocate 1,118,700 euros to the World Health Organization (WHO) to boost healthcare assistance to the migrants held in camps in Libya. The “Enhancing Diagnosis and Treatment for Migrants in detention centers in Libya” project will focus its activities on the […]
Read moreItaly re-elected to the International Telecommunication Union Council
At the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), underway from 29 October to 16 November in Dubai, Italy has been re-elected to sit on the ITU Council with 168 votes. After a close competition, our Country obtained the second-largest number of votes at global level, accounting for 95% of the voting Countries, and […]
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