Cuba. Humanitarian transport by the Italian Cooperation in response to the aftermath of the fire in Matanzas on 5 August
In response to the growing humanitarian needs recorded in Cuba following the explosions at the Matanzas thermoelectric power plant, the Italian Cooperation has arranged and organized the delivery of humanitarian aid departing from the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) in Brindisi. As such, a total of approximately 2.3 tonnes of humanitarian goods (medicines, health […]
Read moreINSTITUTION OF THE “SCIENCE, SHE SAYS!” AWARD
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) has established the “Science, She Says! Award” to recognize an outstanding junior female scientist who has remarkably contributed to the advancement of science and technology, while performing her research in one of the following regions: Africa and the Middle East; Asia and the Pacific; Europe; […]
Read moreMessage from Minister Di Maio on the occasion of the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Marcinelle disaster
Hon. Luigi Di Maio, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, addressed a message to compatriots abroad on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Marcinelle tragedy, celebrated Aug. 8 as the “Day of the Sacrifice of Italian Labor in the World.” To read the message click here
Read moreSomalia. Emergency funding from Italian Cooperation in response to the country’s food crisis
In response to the long drought affecting the Horn of Africa, and its consequences, Italian Cooperation is providing emergency funding of 500,000 euro for the work of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Somalia. The grant will allow the IFRC to support Somalia’s Red Crescent Society in its early […]
Read moreGeneva. Intellectual property. WIPO General Assemblies
Italy is participating, along with other 192 Member States in the yearly session of the General Assemblies of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) which began yesterday in Geneva. The specialized agency of the United Nations promotes the use and protection of intellectual property at international level as a primary incentive for innovation and creativity. […]
Read moreIntervention of Italy at the Interactive Dialogue with the Fact-Finding Mission on Libya, within the 50th Session of the Human Rights Council
The Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado, took the floor today at the Interactive Dialogue with the Fact-Finding Mission on Libya during the 50th Session of the Human Rights Council. He welcomed the report presented today by the Mission and he expressed appreciation for the work done […]
Read moreStatement of Italy during the Urgent Debate on situation of the human rights of women and girls in Afghanistan at the 50th session of the Human Rights Council
The Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado, took the floor today during the Urgent Debate on situation of the human rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, in the framework of the 50th session of the Human Rights Council. “First of all, let […]
Read moreIntervention of Italy at Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Syria during the 50th Session of the Human Rights Council.
The Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado, took the floor today at the Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Syria, chaired by Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, during the 50th Session of the Human Rights Council. Ambassador Cornado recalled how the Syrian people has been suffering human […]
Read moreWebinar of Italian section of ALAI on the topic of the application of alternative dispute resolution methods
The Mission of Italy in Geneva joined on 27 June 2022 the webinar organised by the Italian section of ALAI (Association Littéraire et Artistique Internationale) on the topic of the application of alternative dispute resolution methods in case of removal of user-generated and shared content from online sharing platforms (see attached programme). The programme also […]
Read moreStatement of Italy in the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression during the 50th session of the Human Rights Council
The Head of the human rights section of the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Counsellor Daniele Borrelli, took the floor today during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, in […]
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