Ukraine: 25 million euros in humanitarian aid for the Italian Cooperation
Italy will contribute to the international humanitarian response to the Ukrainian crisis with 25 million euros. The Italian funding, approved yesterday by resolution of the Deputy Foreign Minister Sereni, responds to the appeals of the United Nations system and the International Red Cross Movement presented following the worsening of the humanitarian situation in the country. […]
Read moreStatement of Italy in the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights at the 49th session of the Human Rights Council
The Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Marie Sol Fulci, took the floor today at the Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki, in the framework of the 49th session of the Human Rights Council. “Italy is deeply committed […]
Read moreAction of the Farnesina to protect minors in Ukraine
The Farnesina continues its action to protect the safety of minors in Ukraine, in particular orphans in conflict zones. The coordination table on Ukrainian minors, launched last week and chaired by Minister Bonetti with the participation of Minister Di Maio and Vice-Minister Sereni, was created with the aim of a more effective connection between the […]
Read moreMarch 8: International Women’s Day – Statement by Minister Di Maio
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, I strongly reaffirm Italy’s commitment to the protection and promotion of women’s rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment, and to the fight against all forms of discrimination and gender-based violence. The 8th of March is the annual occasion to take stock of the progress made in these areas, […]
Read moreDispatching of humanitarian supplies for the Ukrainian population
Today, a humanitarian ground transport of the Italian Cooperation left the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) in Brindisi to reach the collection centre in the city of Niemce in Poland to deliver about 20 tons of relief supplies and housing goods (including tents, blankets, generators, tent stoves, lamps, and hygiene and first-aid kits) for […]
Read moreStatement of Italy in the Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan at the 49th session of the Human Rights Council
The Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Marie Sol Fulci, took the floor today at the Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, in the framework of the 49th session of the Human Rights Council. “Italy […]
Read moreStatement of Italy in the Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua at the 49th session of the Human Rights Council
The Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Marie Sol Fulci, took the floor today at the Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua, in the framework of the 49th session of the Human Rights Council. “Italy […]
Read moreA group of 99 refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya arrive in Italy
A group of 99 vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers was evacuated from Libya to Italy during the night. It is the first evacuation flight in 2022, organized through the joint efforts of the UNHCR, the UN Agency for Refugees, the Italian Ministries of the Interior and of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the INMP, […]
Read moreHigh-level event for the official launch of Rome’s candidacy for Expo 2030
Today (March 3) will take place at the Italian Pavilion of Expo Dubai 2020, the official event of launch of the candidacy of Rome for Expo 2030, during which the Hon. Minister, the Minister of Infrastructure and Mobility Giovannini, the Mayor of Rome Gualtieri, the President of the Promoter Committee Amb. Massolo and Vice President […]
Read moreParticipation of Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sen. Benedetto Della Vedova, to the High Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sen. Benedetto Della Vedova, addressed the Conference on Disarmament on 1 March 2022, during the High Level Segment. Madame President, Excellences, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to address the Conference on Disarmament. Let me start by reaffirming Italy’s full commitment […]
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