Italy’s participation in the 38th session of the Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review on human rights
The 38th session of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group, a mechanism of review between the Member States of the United Nations on the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, began today in Geneva. During this session, which will end on May 14, the human rights situation in the following countries will be examined: Belgium, […]
Read moreApril 26, 2021 – World Intellectual Property Day
April 26, 2021 – World Intellectual Property Day IP & SMEs – Taking your ideas to market Intellectual property rights help SMEs to transform their idea into a business opportunity, to increase its value and to strengthen their competitiveness on international markets. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation celebrates the World Intellectual […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Sereni at the East Africa Social Business Forum on Youth Entrepreneurship
“Muhammad Yunus has pioneered a new approach to fighting poverty by improving financial inclusion and access to credit for small entrepreneurs. Microfinance, in fact, has proven to be an essential tool in helping sustainable development in fragile contexts. It supports small and micro- enterprises, fosters equitable growth, and harnesses women’s potential, which is fundamental to […]
Read moreItalian Research Day 2021
15 April – Leonardo da Vinci’s birth date – is the Italian Research Day in the world. More than 80 initiatives have been organised by the diplomatic-consular network abroad. Other initiatives, delayed due to the pandemic, will be announced in the coming weeks. The day celebrates Italian researchers and academics abroad. This is their day, […]
Read moreGlobal Health Summit – 21 May 2021
On 21 May 2021 in Rome, Italy, as chair of the G20 , and the European Commission will co-host the Global Health Summit. The Summit is an opportunity for G20 and invited leaders, heads of international and regional organisations, and representatives of global health bodies, to share lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and develop […]
Read moreBrussels V Conference on Syria: Speech of Minister Di Maio
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, spoke today at the Fifth International Donors’ Conference for Syria, organised by the European Union and the United Nations. He said that “once again we have to say out loud that the only way out of the Syrian crisis is a Syrian-led political solution, […]
Read moreSereni: UN, multilateralism is a priority for Italy
“The promotion of effective multilateralism centred on the role of the United Nations is one of the fundamental priorities of Italian foreign policy”. This was stated at the conference promoted by the University of Bari and by the SIOI to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations by Deputy Foreign Minister Marina Sereni, who […]
Read moreIntervention by Italy at the Human Rights Council on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In a statement addressed to the Human Rights Council, the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations in Geneva, Amb. Gian Lorenzo Cornado, declared that “Italy will do everything possible, with the support of the Congolese authorities, to clarify the circumstances that, exactly one month ago, led to the tragic death” of Ambassador Luca […]
Read moreItaly’s statement at the Human Rights Council in the General Debate focused on “Human Rights bodies and mechanisms”
In the framework of the current session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Italy spoke today in the General Debate focused on “Human Rights bodies and mechanisms”. Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations in Geneva, highlighted that, in the last year, pandemic caused increasing challenges for the protection […]
Read moreMarking of the International Women’s Day at Quirinale Palace
E’ stata celebrata al Palazzo del Quirinale la Giornata Internazionale della Donna, quest’anno dedicata al tema “Con Rispetto. Educando”. La cerimonia, trasmessa in diretta su Rai 1, è stata condotta da Matilde Gioli che ha letto alcuni brani e poesie di Alda Merini, Amalia Rosselli e Miriam Waddington. La prolusione è stata affidata alla scrittice […]
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