47th Session of the Human Rigths Council. Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Syria
The Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado, intervened today at the Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Syria, presided by Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, during the 47th Session of the Human Rights Council. Ambassador Cornado highlighted how for over a decade the Syrian people has been […]
Read moreG20: Ministerial Event on Humanitarian Assistance – Brindisi
For the first time in G20 history, a specific session of Development Ministers was held on June 29th in Matera. The event focused on two priorities, notably Financing Sustainable Development and Territorial Development and Localizing the SDGs. The final Communiqué reaffirmed the G20’s commitment to pursue a strong, inclusive and sustainable post-pandemic recovery in developing […]
Read moreStatement of Italy in the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council
In the context of the current session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Italy took part in the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children. The Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the International Organisations in Geneva, Marie Sol Fulci, confirmed Italy’s active engagement in the fight […]
Read moreStatement of Italy in the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences, at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council
In the context of the current session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Italy took part in the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences. The Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the International Organisations in Geneva, Marie Sol Fulci, outlined that “countering violence against women in […]
Read moreJoint Statement on the Ministerial Meeting on Syria
We, the Ministers and representatives of the United States, Italy, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Iraq, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the UAE, the United Kingdom, and representatives of the League of Arab States and European Union, met today on the margins of the Defeat ISIS Coalition Ministerial to discuss […]
Read moreStatement of Italy in the Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council
In the context of the current session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Italy took part in the Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls. The Permanent Representative of Italy to the International Organisations in Geneva, Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado, outlined that “Italy has always been at the forefront […]
Read moreStatement of Italy in the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council
In the context of the current session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Italy took part in the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The Permanent Representative of Italy to the International Organisations in Geneva, Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado, stated “Italy’s […]
Read moreStatement of Italy in the High-level panel discussion on the multisectoral prevention of and response, including the global response, to female genital mutilation at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council
In the context of the current session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Italy took part in the High-level panel discussion on the multisectoral prevention of and response, including the global response, to female genital mutilation. The Permanent Representative of Italy to the International Organisations in Geneva, Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado, confirmed Italy’s firm […]
Read moreStatement of Italy in the Interactive Dialogue on the Annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council
In the context of the current session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Italy took part in the Interactive Dialogue on the Annual report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet. Recalling the celebrations on June 2nd of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Italian Republic, the Permanent Representative of […]
Read more‘Science Gateway’, science for all, launched in Geneva
Communicating science to the general public, especially young people. This is the aim of the Science Gateway in Geneva, the new gateway to the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN). The foundation stone was laid yesterday, 21 June, in front of the current entrance to the centre, headed by Fabiola Gianotti. ‘Science Gateway’ – which […]
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