Human Rights Council. Italy organizes a side event on the impact of capital punishment on children’s rights.
“Every measure aimed at abolishing the death penalty is a significant step forward for human rights, particularly the right to life”. Inspired by this conviction, the Permanent Mission of Italy in Geneva, together with Switzerland, France, Belgium, Zambia, and Chile, organized a side event dedicated to the impact of capital punishment on children’s rights. Co-sponsored […]
Read moreHuman Rights Council. Final adoption of the report of the Universal Periodic Review of Italy.
At its current 59th session, the Human Rights Council plenary session today definitively approved the report of the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Italy, the examination procedure on the overall human rights situation in each of the UN Member States, based on a peer review mechanism. Through an Addendum drafted by […]
Read moreHuman Rights Council. Italy organises side-event on the importance of combating racial discrimination.
On the occasion of the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Italy organised, together with Portugal, Kenya and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, a side-event on the importance of combating racial discrimination, reducing prejudice and promoting a dialogue that fosters the development of cohesive and equitable societies. The […]
Read moreCelebrations of the 79th Italian Republic Day at the Permanent Mission of Italy
The gardens of the Italian Permanent Mission in Geneva today provided a prestigious setting for the 79th anniversary celebrations of Italian Republic Day. In front of a large and qualified audience of members of the Geneva diplomatic community and Italian officials from international organisations, and in the presence of numerous important personalities, including the Director […]
Read moreRemarks by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, at the Concert in honour of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Italian State, on the occasion of Italy’s Republic Day
Palazzo del Quirinale, 01/06/2025 I would like to thank M° Riccardo Frizza and the Orchestra of the San Carlo Theatre in Naples, who will soon offer us a fascinating artistic moment. I also wish to extend my greetings to those who will follow this concert through radio, TV and the web. It is a […]
Read moreCandidature of Italy to the Human Rights Council, 2026-2028
Italy has submitted its candidature for the Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term. The protection and promotion of human rights is one of the main priorities of Italy’s foreign policy, based on the principles of universality, objectivity, and non-selectivity of human rights. Italy will continue to strongly promote a constructive and inclusive approach to human […]
Read moreItaly appointed by acclamation as Chair of the UNECE Commission Bureau for the 2025–2027 term.
During the 71st session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), Italy was appointed by acclamation as Chair of the Commission Bureau for the 2025–2027 term. Alongside Italy, Kazakhstan and Montenegro were appointed as Vice-Chairs. The Commission’s new work cycle will focus on the theme “Climate action and resilient infrastructure for a sustainable […]
Read moreStatement of Italy during the Interactive Dialogue on Ukraine at the 58th 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 High Commissioner on Ukraine, in the framework of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council. “Italy reaffirms its continued and unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty […]
Read moreItaly’s intervention for the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar at the Human Rights Council 58th session.
The Permanent Representative of Italy at the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Vincenzo Grassi, delivered a statement today during the interactive dialogue with the Special on the situation of human rights in Myanmar at the 58th session of the Human Rights Council. “Italy strongly condemns the escalation of violence and serious […]
Read moreHRC58. Side-event organized by Italy on the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution, as well as in promoting peace and security.
During the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Italy, together with Lebanon, Slovenia and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), organised a side-event on the importance of women’s involvement in peace and security processes, in a global context marked by increasingly complex challenges, with the aim of […]
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