Press Release: A Webinar to celebrate the 80 years of the UN and 70 years of Italy’s Membership in the Organization
On December 4, over 100 interns with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of Education, Universities, and Research and with the Italian Association of Higher Education Institutes participated in a webinar with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations in New […]
Read moreStatement of Italy at the General Assembly’s Eleventh Emergency Special Session
Madame President, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to add the following remarks in its national capacity. Today’s plenary meeting is an opportunity to reiterate Italy’s unwavering support for Ukraine in its pursuit of a just and lasting peace – a peace firmly rooted in the principles […]
Read morePress Release: Negotiations at the UN to adopt International Mediterranean Diet Day have been concluded
Negotiations on the text of the resolution establishing November 16 as International Mediterranean Diet Day have concluded. The resolution is now slated for adoption by the General Assembly on December 15. The announcement was made by Italy’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Maurizio Massari, at the event organized by Italy, Lebanon, and Morocco […]
Read moreTHE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS - 1-5 DECEMBER 2025
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 1-5 December 2025 (This document is for planning purposes only and is subject to change) The Week Ahead is available online here: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/the-week-ahead-the-united-nations To find out which events will be webcast, see: https://media.un.org/en/webtv/schedule You can also consult the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit (MALU) Media Alert, the UN […]
Read moreStatement of Italy at the UNGA High-level Panel meeting on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons
Madame President, Distinguished Delegates, Excellencies, Italy fully aligns with the statement delivered by the European Union. Trafficking in persons is one of the most serious violations of human rights and human dignity, as well as a clear violation of the core principles of equality, freedom, and justice. As a frontline country exposed to complex migration […]
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirms Italy’s and the Foreign Ministry’s ongoing commitment to preventing and combating all forms of violence and discrimination against women, in Italy and around the world. The Minister stated: “Violence against […]
Read moreTHE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS - 24-28 NOVEMBER 2025
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 24-28 November 2025 (This document is for planning purposes only and is subject to change) The Week Ahead is available online here: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/the-week-ahead-the-united-nations To find out which events will be webcast, see: https://media.un.org/en/webtv/schedule You can also consult the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit (MALU) Media Alert, the UN […]
Read moreStatement by Italy at UN Security Council Arria Formula Meeting “Maritime Safety and Security: Protection of Seafarers”
Thank you Madam Chair, Excellencies, We thank Greece and the co-sponsors for convening this meeting on a highly strategic topic such as maritime safety and security. As Italy aligns itself with the Statement delivered by the European Union, I would like to add some further remarks in my national capacity. Maritime threats undermine global stability […]
Read morePress Release: Ambassador Massari receives highest honor from Foreign Policy Association
On November 20, Italy’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Maurizio Massari, received the medal of the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), an organization that has been promoting public debate on foreign policy and global issues in the United States for over 100 years. The ceremony took place during an event organized in Massari’s honor […]
Read morePress Release – UNGA adopts by consensus Resolution on Olympic Truce promoted by Italy
Today, the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus the Resolution on the Olympic Truce regarding the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, a text facilitated by Italy as the host country of the games, in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee and the Milano-Cortina 2026 Foundation. This was announced by Italy’s Permanent Representative […]
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