Statement 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 […]
Read moreConcluding remarks by Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the first meeting of the Steering Committee on Partnerships for Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, As we get ready to adjourn this very historic occasion and embark on a journey together for the betterment of SIDS, I wish to take the opportunity to humbly express my honor at having been appointed by the President of the General Assembly to serve as one of the […]
Read moreUndersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Vincenzo Amendola at UN for 50th Anniversary of UNDP
24 February 2016 – Today the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) celebrated the 50th anniversary since its establishment in 1966 with a special day at UN Headquarters in New York. Since 2009, the Programme has been led by the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark, who oversees its activities in more than 170 […]
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