Statement of Italy during the Annual Debate on Rights of Person with Disabilities, in the framework of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council.
The Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Vincenzo Grassi, took the floor today during the Annual Debate on Rights of Person with Disabilities, in the framework of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council. “Italy considers the full realization of non-discrimination, accessibility, effective participation and […]
Read moreConsiglio Diritti Umani. Italia organizza side-event su impatto delle nuove tecnologie sui bambini in conflitti armati.
During the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Italy organised, together with the Universities Network for Chidren in Armed Conflicts, a side-event on the impact of new technologies, in particular artificial intelligence, on children living in armed conflict contexts. With the participation of the UN Special Representative for Children in Armed Conflicts, Virginia […]
Read moreThe President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, visits CERN
On Friday 7 March 2025, the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, visited CERN in Geneva. President Meloni, accompanied by Director-General Gianotti, met some of the most important Italian scientists who work at the centre and visited the ATLAS detector, one of the largest and most complex scientific instruments ever built to explore […]
Read moreStatement of Italy during the Interactive Dialogue on freedom of religion or belief, in the framework of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council.
The Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Vincenzo Grassi, took the floor today during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, in the framework of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council. “Italy thanks the Special Rapporteur Dr. Ghanea […]
Read moreStatement of Italy at the interactive dialogue on Afghanistan, within the framework of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council
The Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva, Ambassador Vincenzo Grassi, spoke today as part of the interactive dialogue on Afghanistan, during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council. He reaffirmed Italy’s concerns about the unacceptable restrictions imposed by the de facto Afghan authorities on women and […]
Read moreStatement of Italy at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan, in the framework of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council.
The Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Vincenzo Grassi, took the floor today during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan, in the framework of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council. “Italy strongly condemns the severe and ongoing violations of human rights and international humanitarian […]
Read moreMinister for Disabilities Alessandra Locatelli in Geneva for the high-level segment of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council
“Italy is committed to ensure the protection and promotion of human rights, respect for life and equal rights for every person. Human rights are universal, indivisible and fundamental to achieve peace and security, justice and sustainable development. Italy has a long-standing involvement in the Human Rights Council. We are deeply convinced of its crucial role, […]
Read moreStatement of Italy during the Biennial high-level panel discussion on the question of the death penalty, in the framework of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council.
The Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Vincenzo Grassi, took the floor today during the biennial high-level panel discussion on the question of the death penalty, opened by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk with a focus on the role of the judiciary, […]
Read moreUNECE. “TIR Convention.” Mr. Marco Ciampi re-elected to the Executive Board.
On the occasion of the 85th session of the Administrative Committee of the Customs Convention on the International Transport of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (TIR Convention), elections for the renewal of the TIR Executive Board were held in Geneva on February 5. The Permanent Mission of Italy expresses its satisfaction with the re-election […]
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Video message by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, on the occasion of the Holocaust Remebrance Day.
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