Statement 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 […]
Read moreLaunch 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 […]
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