Statement delivered by Hon. Silvia Velo, Under-Secretary of State of the Ministry for the Environment, Land and Sea, at the High-level political forum on sustainable development – Ensuring that no one is left behind: Challenges of countries in special situations
Mr. President,Distinguished moderator, Countries in special situations remain exposed and vulnerable to economic crises, natural disasters and climate change-related shocks, which add to global health threats and humanitarian crises, causing massive flows of refugees and migrants. These are distinctive features of the present international scenario that call for a long term strategic approach which should […]
Read moreStatement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, at the High-level thematic debate entitled “UN@70 – Human rights at the center of the global agenda”
Mr. President,Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity.First of all I wish to thank the President of the General Assembly for convening this high-level debate, an inspiring initiative and a litmus test for taking stock of progress […]
Read moreRemarks delivered by Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the UN Side Event on ‘International Day of Cooperatives: Innovative approaches to implementing the 2030 Agenda’
Excellencies,Minister Seretse,Ladies and Gentlemen I join all of you today in celebrating the International Day of Cooperatives, a traditional commemoration that has been celebrated at the international level since 1927 and at the UN since 1995. Cooperatives are very important in the world’s economic and social development, especially in the framework of Agenda 2030 with […]
Read moreStatement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, Hon. Paolo Gentiloni at the Humanitarian Affairs Segment of ECOSOC
As we stated on the occasion of the World Humanitarian Summit one month ago, Italy is strongly committed to enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian aid in full agreement with the Chair’s Summary and the Agenda for Humanity proposed by the Secretary General. Our country is firmly engaged to carry out all initiatives and commitments (77) […]
Read moreStatement by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Vincenzo Amendola at the annual session of the Executive Board of UN Women
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, Allow me first to thank the Executive Director for her comprehensive statement, which shows the Strategic Plan’s continued relevance within the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with the other two reports for their concrete outline. Italy is strongly committed to supporting the UN System in […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Undersecretary of State Vincenzo Amendola at the Security Council debate on the Situation in Afghanistan
Mr. President, Allow me first, on the occasion of his last briefing in the current capacity, to join in the expressions of appreciation and gratitude addressed to Special Representative Nicholas Haysom for his outstanding work and unrelenting commitment as Head of UNAMA in a very delicate juncture in the history of Afghanistan. I would like […]
Read moreCRPD Side Event – Mental Health in the Context of 2030 Agenda
Mental health in the context of 2030 AgendaMoving from global commitment to local action Side event at the 9th Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesWednesday, 15 June 2016, h. 1.15 – 2.30pm, Conference Room D United Nations Headquarters, New YorkLight lunch near the Vienna Café will be served […]
Read moreOpening remarks delivered by Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the UN Side Event on “Mental health in the context of the 2030 Agenda. Moving from global commitment to local action.” on the occasion of the 9th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Mr. Moderator,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to join my voice in welcoming you all to this special occasion, and I express my thanks to OHCHR and the Permanent Missions of Argentina, Namibia and Mongolia for co-organizing this event. Persons with mental and intellectual disabilities are among the most marginalized and excluded members of society. […]
Read moreStatement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, at the General Debate of the 9th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Mr. Chairman,Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen I am very pleased today to address the IX Conference of State Parties to the CRPD in my second – and final – year as its Vice-President. It has been a honour for myself, the whole Mission and my Country to serve in the COSP Bureau with the clear objective to […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Italy at the UNICEF Annual Session of the Executive Board
Thank you Mr President. Mr. President, I would like to thank the Executive Director for his very comprehensive statement, that shows the Fund’s positive progress according to the Strategic Plan.I wish to express my country’s gratitude to UNICEF for helping millions of children all over the world to overcome the immense difficulties they face every […]
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