Statement 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 […]
Read moreStatement by Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sen. Benedetto Della Vedova, at the General Debate of the 60th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
Madame/Mister Chair, distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, The adoption of the 2030 Agenda last September has been a turning point in our approach to sustainable development. We must now focus on effective implementation of such a commitment. In this respect, the work of this 60th session of the Commission on the Status of Women is […]
Read moreStatement delivered by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Sen. Benedetto Della Vedova, at the Ministerial CSW60 Side Event on “Lessons Learnt and Best Practices in Preventing Gender Violence”
Italy is strongly committed to preventing and eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls. Italy has become a leading donor in various partner countries – among others, Senegal and Palestine – and intends to build upon these experiences in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. We are also working with UNWOMEN, UNFPA and […]
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: “The Impact of Drug Policies on Women”
It is an honor to introduce Emma Bonino at this morning’s event. Ms. Bonino is a familiar and welcome face here at the Italian Mission. Over the years she has been here as an activist, as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and now as the Head of our Delegation to CSW60. Her advocacy and her […]
Read moreStatement by Cons. Monica Parrella, Director General of the Department for Equal Opportunity, at the 60th Commission on the Status of Women Side Event: “Equality Means Business – Ensuring Women’s Full Participation in Decision-Making Processes at all Levels”
Good afternoon, Before starting, I wish to thank the Italian Permanent Representation, as well as the Representations of Belgium, Bulgaria and Japan for having co-organized this event. It is indeed a great honour and pleasure for me to have the opportunity to host this panel and discuss on such an important topic as women’s participation […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Ambassador Inigo Lambertini, Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the Open Debate in Security Council on “The situation in Afghanistan”
Mr. President, Italy aligns itself with the statement by the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity.Italy joins in the expressions of appreciation for the work that UNAMA has done and supports the renewal of its mandate. The first year of Afghanistan’s ‘transformation decade’ has been difficult and complex. […]
Read moreItaly at the CSW60 (March 14 – 24, 2016)
From March 14-24, 2016, the UN hosted the 60th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. This year’s session was organized by the Bureau, chaired by Brazil, and consisting of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Germany and Japan. The theme for the 2016 edition was “Women’s Empowerment and its Link to Sustainable Development.” The […]
Read moreStatement by Ambassador Inigo Lambertini, Deputy Permanent Representative and Charge’ d’Affaires a.i. of Italy to the United Nations, on behalf of the “Uniting For Consensus” Group, at the General Assembly Meeting on the Question of Equitable Representation and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council
Madam Chair, On behalf of the Uniting for Consensus (UfC) group, I wish to thank you for convening this third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council reform, focusing on the question of the veto. The veto is closely linked with working methods and, in particular, the Council’s decision-making process, but there are clear […]
Read moreSDG 14 and the Protection of Marine Areas: International Symposium in Rome, March 7-9, 2016
From March 7-9, the Italian government, along with the support of the Ocean Sanctuary Alliance and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), will convene in Rome an international conference on the topic of “Marine Protected Areas: An Urgent Imperative.” The international conference will take place at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, where […]
Read moreForeign Minister Gentiloni in New York to Meet with the UN Membership
March 1, 2016 – Two busy days lie ahead for Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni in New York. Regional crises, the fight against violent extremism, development – with a particular focus on the implementation of the Agenda 2030 – in addition to the high profile of our Country with respect to the migration phenomenon and […]
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