Human Rights Council – Special Session on “the human rights implications of the crisis in Myanmar”. Statement by the Permanent Representative of Italy, Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado.
The Human Rights Council held today a Special Session on “the human rights implications of the crisis in Myanmar” following the joint urgent request by the United Kingdom and the European Union, which has been supported by 45 States so far. “Italy strongly condemns the military coup in Myanmar, as it abruptly overturned the electoral […]
Read moreItaly elected to the Executive Council of the TIR Convention for the mandate 2021-2023
Elections for the renewal of the TIR Executive Council were held today in Geneva, on the occasion of the 74th session of the Administrative Committee of the Customs Convention on the International Transport of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (TIR Convention). The Permanent Representation of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organisations […]
Read moreWIPO. Webinars on the Lisbon System for GIS
Starting from February 16, 2021, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will offer the first series of webinars on the Lisbon System for the registration and international protection of designations of origin and geographical indications. The webinars will gradually introduce participants to the Lisbon System, explaining the procedures for filing the application and effectively managing […]
Read moreClimate Change Priorities on Health, Human Rights and Labour. Speech by Amb. Gian Lorenzo Cornado
Speech by Amb. Gian Lorenzo Cornado, Permanent Representative of Italy to International Organisations in Geneva, at the Webinar entitled ‘Climate Change Priorities on Health, Human Rights and Labour’ organised by the Government of Bangladesh and the Climate Vulnerable Forum (Tuesday 9 February 2021) Mr. Minister Excellencies, Distinguished Panelists Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all […]
Read moreG20; Vice Minister Sereni, build a future focussing on people, the planet, and prosperity
“Covid-19 is the umpteenth example of how much interdependence is a decisive factor, with the enormous impact the virus has had on all the G20 Countries, as well as developing and emerging Countries in Africa, the Mediterranean, and Latin America”. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marina Sereni, said as much at the T20 Inception Conference, […]
Read moreInternational Day against Female Genital Mutilation
On the occasion of the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation, Italy reaffirms its unconditional commitment to the elimination of this odious form of violence, which has very serious and irreversible consequences on the physical and psychological development of the girls who are its victims, and constitutes an enormous obstacle in the process towards gender […]
Read moreEvent “Youth4Climate: Driving Ambition” from 28 to 30 September in Milan. Apply now
In the framework of the partnership agreement between Italy and the United Kingdom for the Presidency of the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Italy has committed to organise the preparatory event “Pre-COP26,” from 30 September to 2 October 2021, as well as an event […]
Read moreClosing event of the 50th Anniversary Celebration’s of the IIHL
Vice Minister Emanuela Del Re intervened at the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Sanremo International Institute of Humanitarian Law, an internationally renowned Institute, which over the years has become widely recognized and appreciated for its competence and prestige. Vice Minister highligted how “At this difficult historical juncture, the effective enforcement of International Humanitarian […]
Read moreTigray – Vice Minister Del Re asks Ethiopia to guarantee humanitarian access
The Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, had a telephone conversation with Redwan Hussien, Ethiopia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, who briefed her on developments in the security and humanitarian situation in Tigray. Vice Minister Del Re expressed deep concern about the situation on the ground and pledged to […]
Read moreCrisis in Ethiopia – Italian Cooperation’s contribution
Italian Cooperation approved an emergency contribution amounting to Euro 500,000 in favour of the “Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund”. This is a multi-donor fund managed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), dedicated to financing humanitarian projects set up by the United Nations Agencies and the Country’s Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). Thanks […]
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