HRC. Universal Periodic Review – fourth cycle: examination of Italy on the Human Rights situation
On 20 January 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) dedicated to Italy took place. The UPR is a peer-review mechanism established within the framework of the Human Rights Council, in which all UN Member States participate approximately every five years to review the overall human rights situation […]
Read moreThe Palais des Nations hosts the the first screening in Switzerland of the film ‘Cabrini’, with the participation of the lead actress Cristiana Dell’Anna.
The Palais des Nations in Geneva has been today the prestigious setting for the Swiss premiere screening of the movie “Cabrini”, focused on the figure of Mother Francesca Cabrini, foundress of the religious congregation “Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus”. Mother Cabrini, advocate of assistance to Italian migrants in the United States of America […]
Read moreHuman Rights: on 17 January at the Palais des Nations the premiere of the film ‘Cabrini’, with the participation of the lead actress Cristiana Dell’Anna.
The Permanent Mission of Italy, in collaboration with the Permanent Observer of the Holy See and with the support of the United Nations Office at Geneva and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), is pleased to announce that on 17 January 2025, the Palais des Nations in Geneva (Room XIX) will host the first screening in […]
Read moreSpeech by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, at the 17th Conference of Messieurs and Mesdames the Ambassadors of Italy
Mister Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mister Deputy Minister, Madam and Monsieur Undersecretaries, Mesdames and Messieurs the Ambassadors, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you Minister Tajani for your invitation to open the seventeenth edition of this Conference. We are living in a period of great uncertainty on the international front. The world, exhausted from […]
Read moreStatement by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, to mark Human Rights Day
« The Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted in the aftermath of World War II represents a fundamental milestone in the life of the international community, by recognizing the irrepressible dignity of all persons; a principle that inspires our Constitution. Even though the Declaration was signed by all the member States of the United Nations, […]
Read moreMission to Geneva of the Director General of Development Cooperation, Stefano Gatti: focus on humanitarian crises and sustainable development
The Director General for Development Cooperation, Stefano Gatti, paid a successful visit to Geneva, to engage in discussions with the main humanitarian organisations headquartered in the Swiss city. Accompanied by colleagues from the Emergencies Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, DG Gatti had the opportunity to meet the leadership of the United Nations High […]
Read moreElection of the Permanent Representative of Italy as a member of the Bureau of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) representing the European Expanded Group for the period November 2024-November 2025
After a highly competitive selection process, the IOM Council has elected today, during its 115th Session, the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva, Ambassador Vincenzo Grassi, to the role of Rapporteur of the IOM Bureau, in representation of the Expanded Europe Group. His mandate will last until […]
Read moreScientific cooperation. Calls for applications 2025.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has launched the collection of applications for the following awards: 8th edition of the “Farnesina-Italian bilateral scientific cooperation award”, aimed this year at senior researchers distinguished abroad for high scientific merit. Call for applications, application form and personal data disclosure (attached) “L’innovazione che parla italiano” award, recognizing […]
Read moreThe Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassies join the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
This year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is once again participating in the international mobilisation campaign to mark the Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, emphasised, “Italy must lead in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, […]
Read moreItalian stand at the 2024 UN Women’s Association Bazaar in Geneva
On 19 November the 2024 edition of the traditional bazaar promoted by the United Nations Women Guild (UNWG) took place at the Palais des Nations. A major annual event in the context of UN charitable initiatives, this year’s edition was aimed at raising funds to finance educational projects for children in various developing countries. The […]
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