Greeting address by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella on occasion of the inauguration of the FAO Food and Agriculture Museum & Network
Palazzo del Quirinale, 16/10/2025 I wish to express my sincere thanks to Director General Qu for his kind words, and to extend a cordial greeting to all those present. It is a great pleasure to take part in this inauguration. The “Food and Agriculture Museum & Network ” represents an initiative that not only allows […]
Read moreItaly elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for the 2026–2028 term
Five years after its last term, Italy returns to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) as a voting member, reaffirming its role in the universal defense of human rights. Today, the UN General Assembly confirmed Italy’s candidacy with 179 votes. Italy was the most-voted nation in the Group of Western European and other States, […]
Read moreGeneva. Annual bilateral consultations between Italy and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Annual bilateral consultations between Italy and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) took place today at UNHCR Headquarters in Geneva. The Italian Delegation was led by the Director General for Migration Policies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Maria Vignali, with the participation of the Director of the Italian […]
Read moreHuman 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 […]
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