The Permanent Mission launches the initiative UNIT&
UNIT& is a project promoted by the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations in New York to highlight the contribution of individuals, professionals, civil society leaders, institutional representatives, and organizations to strengthening the ties between Italy, the United Nations, and the UN membership. The project consists of a series of meetings that provide […]
Read moreUNIT& INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO SHOWCASE ITALY AT THE UNITED NATIONS
Press Release by the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations in New York New York, 26 June 2026 On 25 June, Italy’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Giorgio Marrapodi, officially launched the UNIT& initiative, a series of events aimed at showcasing Italy at the United Nations through its areas […]
Read moreRound table to mark the 5th Anniversary of Security Sector Reform (SSR) Standing Capacity in Brindisi
Dear Ambassadors, Dear Colleagues, Thank you for joining us this morning, and my sincere thanks as well to the many experts and friends who are participating remotely. When the opportunity arose to mark the 5th Anniversary of the Security Sector Reform Standing Capacity, Italy embraced it with great enthusiasm and was delighted to partner with […]
Read moreItaly’s Statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict
Mr President, Distinguished Delegates, We thank the Presidency of Colombia for convening this important debate and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict for her dedication and her continued leadership, thank you. This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Children and Armed Conflict agenda. Over the past three decades, the […]
Read moreTHE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS - 22-26 JUNE 2026
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 22-26 June 2026 (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 moreItaly’s Statement at ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment General Debate
Mr Chair, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me begin by expressing our sincere gratitude to Spain for its leadership in chairing this year’s ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment. Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the European Union. We meet amid unprecedented humanitarian needs, as conflicts grow more protracted and complex, with civilians […]
Read moreItaly’s statement at Security Council High-Level Open Debate on Women Peace and Security “Peace is decided with women: Emerging from conflict by enhancing their participation”
Madam President, I thank Colombia for convening this timely debate and for placing women’s leadership at the center of our discussion on peace and security. Italy aligns itself with the statements delivered by the Group of Friends for Women, Peace and Security and by the European Union. Twenty-five years after the adoption of Security Council […]
Read moreEXHIBITION ON THE RIGHTEOUS IN SPORTS OPENS AT THE UN
New York, June 16, 2026 On June 16, the exhibition “The Righteous in Sports” was inaugurated at the UN Headquarters in New York, organized by the Gariwo Foundation in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations. The exhibition tells the stories of athletes who, in different eras and places around the […]
Read moreStatement by Deputy Foreign Minister Hon. Edmondo Cirielli and welcoming remarks by Ambassador Marrapodi at the SDG 16 Conference 2026 “Driving transformation and coordinated action for sustainable development”
New York 17 June, 2026 Statement by His Excellency the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Edmondo Cirielli Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honor for me to open the SDG 16 Conference 2026, on behalf of Italy. Italy is proud to co-organize this Conference with UN DESA and IDLO. Since 2019, […]
Read moreStatement by Italy’s Permanent Representative, Amb. Giorgio Marrapodi on behalf of the Uniting for Consensus Group The Intergovernmental Negotiations on the Question of Equitable Representation on and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council and Other Matters related to the Council
Distinguished Co-Chairs, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Uniting for Consensus (UfC), a cross-regional, pro-reform group comprising Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Malta, Mexico, Pakistan, the Republic of Korea, San Marino, Spain, Türkiye, and my own country, Italy. Let me begin by thanking you for convening this session and for circulating […]
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