March 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 […]
Read moreParticipation of Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Della Vedova to the side-event: “Russia’s attack on Ukraine and its human rights consequences” on the margins of the Human Rights Council
Dear friends, Italy fully aligns itself with the statement of EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore. I would like to add some remarks on my national capacity. Let me reiterate how shocked and appalled we are by what is happening right now in Ukraine. We condemn once more the Russian military offensive, which […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio attends COVID-19 Global Action Meeting
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, has attended today’s virtual COVID-19 Global Action Meeting at the invitation of the US Secretary of State, Blinken. The meeting was organised by the United States to involve key partner countries in the Global Action plan for Enhanced Engagement. The aim of the plan […]
Read morePresentation of the “Nutrinform Battery” food labelling system, the Italian alternative to the “Nutriscore” traffic-light system
The “Nutrinform Battery” nutritional labelling system will be presented in the Farnesina’s Conference Hall at 10:30 on 15 February 2022. The Nutrinform Battery system has been proposed by Italy as part of the negotiations to harmonise the European Union’s food labelling system. The event is being organised by the Farnesina in cooperation with Federalimentare, the […]
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