Launch of the 47th Session of the Human Rights Council (21 June – 13 July)
Today the 47th session of the Human Rights Council has started, the United Nations’ main body for the promotion and protection of human rights at the global level. A speech by the the High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet opened the session, which will discuss situations concerning the protection of human rights in around […]
Read moreStatement by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella on the occasion of World Refugee Day
The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, on the occasion of World Refugee Day, has issued the following statement: «International law protects people who are forced to leave their homes and countries because of conflict, persecution, weather conditions, natural disasters and famine. According to the UN High Commissioner, more than 80 million people are on […]
Read moreStatement by President Mattarella on the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour
The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, has issued the following statement: “The World Day Against Child Labour falls on the occasion of the United Nations year to eliminate child labour. According to the International Labour Organisationestimates, more than 150 million children are still involved in this intolerable system, and I would like to stress […]
Read moreUN; Sereni, businesses play a key role in sustainable development
“The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development requires us to lead the world towards a better future, and it is no coincidence that the Italian G20 Presidency has adopted its principles – People, Planet and Prosperity – as the pillars of its action”. This was stated in a video intervention at the UN Global Compact Leaders […]
Read moreParticipation of the Minister of Labour and Social Policies, Andrea Orlando, to the 109 International Labour Conference
On June 14, the Minister of Labour and Social Policies, Andrea Orlando, intervened with a video message to the 109 International Labour Conference of the ILO (link). In order to promote a global, human-centered recovery, which can contribute to the foundation of a sustainable and resilient socio-economic environment, the Minister stressed the necessity to implement […]
Read moreItaly Pledges €25 Million towards the Global Partnership for Education’s “Raise Your Hand” financing campaign
Italy renews its longstanding commitment to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) with a €25 million pledge towards GPE’s “Raise Your Hand” financing campaign. The campaign seeks to raise at least US $5 billion to help transform education systems in up to 90 low-income countries and territories, which are home to more than 1 billion […]
Read moreWorld Environment Day 2021
Global environment protection is implemented through a series of international Treaties, Conventions and Agreements and is the subject of discussion in many international forums. Economic, environmental and social sustainability is one of the main focus of Italy’s foreign policy and it is implemented through a full support to the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement. […]
Read moreThe Farnesina celebrates the Italian National Day
Digital, innovative, sustainable, competitive, inclusive: Italy starts again from the future in the video made by the Farnesina to celebrate Republic Day all over the world through the network of Embassies, Consulates and Italian Cultural Institutes. The video tells the story of a country that is getting back on track, starting with the key words […]
Read moreThe Holy See recognised as a non-Member State Observer to the World Health Organisation
Today the World Health Assembly has adopted by consensus a resolution presented by Italy for the formal recognition of the Holy See’s status as a non-Member State Observer to the World Health Organisation. The resolution – co-sponsored by 70 countries from all geographic areas – provides for the Holy See’s status at the WHO to […]
Read moreStatement by President Mattarella on the occasion of The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, has issued the following statement: “The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is a chance to reiterate the absolute rejection of all forms of discrimination and intolerance and, therefore, to reaffirm the centrality of the principle of equality enshrined in the Italian Constitution and the EU Charter […]
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