Statement 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 […]
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 […]
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