Statement delivered by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, Ambassador Inigo Lambertini, at the 49th Session of the Commission on Population and Development – General debate on national experience in population matters: strengthening the demographic evidence base for the post-2015 development agenda
Madame Chair, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered on Monday by the representative of the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. The Agenda 2030 is now rightly permeating every aspect of the UN agenda and of the international community’s efforts to bring about […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the General Assembly informal meeting on the “Humanitarian Response in Africa: The Urgency to Act”
I wish to thank the President of the General Assembly for convening this important meeting, the Deputy Chairman of the African Union Commission for being with us, and the Panelists for their remarks. With humanitarian needs on the rise, the situation in Africa requires renewed attention and commitment. Italy’s strategic partnership with Africa is built […]
Read moreFighting Climate Change: Sharing Italy’s Innovative Technologies
On April 12, 2016, the Permanent Mission of Italy will host a high-level conference on the topic of “Fighting Climate Change: Sharing Italy’s Innovative Technologies.” The conference will give an overview of some of the leading technologies produced by Italy to address and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. With 8,300 kilometers […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the Security Council Open Debate on “Women and Peace and Security: The Role of Women in Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa”
Mr. President, I would like to thank the Angolan Presidency for organizing this important debate on the crucial role women can play in African peace processes. Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in a national capacity. There is clear evidence that no sustainable […]
Read moreStatement by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, at the Commission on the Status of Women Side Event: “Policies empowering migrant women and girls in the context of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”
I would like to thank Amb. Bin Momen and all cosponsors for organizing this event focused on two of the most important aspects of migration: the particular vulnerability of women and girls and their link to Agenda 2030. Migration is a global and long term phenomenon. Its multiple aspects, causes and consequences should be tackled […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the Security Council Open Debate on the “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Prevention and Resolution of Conflicts in the Great Lakes Region”
Mr. President, Let me thank the Secretary-General, Special Envoy Djinnit, Commissioner Chergui, and Mr Pillai of the World Bank for their insightful remarks. Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in a national capacity. Italy welcomes today’s debate and praises Angola for […]
Read moreStatement by Cons. Monica Parrella, Director General of the Department for Equal Opportunity, at the 60th Commission on the Status of Women Interactive Expert Panel on “Women’s empowerment and its link to sustainable development – Key strategies for gender-responsive implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”
Madam Chair,Dear Colleagues,Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to be here today to present the position of the Italian Government on such a sensitive issue as the empowerment of women and its link to sustainable development. When we adopted the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development, we pledged to leave no one […]
Read moreWelcoming remarks by Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the opening ceremony of “Change the World Model United Nations 2016 (Fifth Edition)”
1. 70 anni di ONUL’Organizzazione ha festeggiato lo scorso anno i suoi 70 anni. E l’Italia all’ONU i suoi 60 da Stato Membro. Il 2015 e’ stato un anno importante per le Nazioni Unite. Ci ha fornito una serie di indicazioni confortanti circa lo stato di salute dell’Organizzazione, e anche confermato a fronte delle numerose […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Hon. Emma Bonino, Special Envoy of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, at the 60th CSW Side Event “From Paris to Marrakech: Translating Political Commitments into Effective Gender-Responsive Climate Solutions”
Check against delivery Climate change has much wider consequences than its most visible effects on the weather and the environment. It acts as an enabling agent for crises, exacerbating inequalities, compounding intersecting forms of discrimination and aggravating existing tensions and conflict situations. Women are disproportionately affected by climate change and by its social, economic and […]
Read moreStatement delivered by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Sen. Benedetto Della Vedova, at the Commission on the Status of Women Side Event: “Women’s Role and Involvement in Measuring the Progress of SDG6: How to Monitor and Report on Water and Gender Issues?”
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very pleased to attend this very timely discussion on the role of women in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 and ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Water scarcity affects every continent. The lack of access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities affects women […]
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