The Week Ahead at the United Nations, 17 – 21 giugno 2024
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 17 – 21 giugno 2024 (This document is for planning purposes only and is subject to change) The Week Ahead is available online here: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/the-week-ahead-the-united-nations To find out which events will be webcast, see: https://media.un.org/en/webtv/schedule You can also consult the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit (MALU) Media Alert, […]
Read moreJoint Statement in support of the International Criminal Court
Statement “As States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), we uphold that the Court, its officials and staff shall carry out their professional duties as international civil servants without intimidation. In line with the May 17, 2024, press release of the President of the Assembly of States Parties and the […]
Read moreJoint statement on the detention of UN, diplomatic and NGO staff by the Houthis in Yemen
Joint statement on the detention of UN, diplomatic and NGO staff by the Houthis in Yemen Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, EU, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guyana, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic […]
Read moreOpening Speech by Ambassador Massari at the COSP 17 side-event promoted by Italy and Albania “How to Achieve International Cooperation in Sport to Promote a Truly inclusive future even in Humanitarian Emergencies Situations”.
Esteemed Ambassadors, Dear Guests, Thank you all for your presence here today. Special thanks to Associazione Filippide for its initiative on this side event. In the margins of this UN week dedicated to disabilities, we convene here to discuss the pivotal role of international cooperation in sport, especially as we strive to foster a truly […]
Read moreJoint Statement on the Human Rights Situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Joint Statement on the Human Rights Situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (The following is a joint statement, delivered by Ambassador Joonkook Hwang, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the UN, in his national capacity, on behalf of the Republic of Korea, Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, […]
Read moreStatement by Italian Minister for Disabilities Alessandra Locatelli at COSP17
Thank you President and dear delegates, We are living in a historical moment that is not easy from a social, civil, economic and political point of view, all over the world, in each of our countries. However, I AM CONVINCED THAT this is also the right time to give our best, to testify with our […]
Read moreCOSP17 Side-Event “Promote and Develop the Talent and Skills of Persons with Disabilities through Italian Cuisine”
In the margins of COSP17, the Italian Minister for Disabilities, the Permanent Missions of Italy, Ghana, Spain and United States to the United Nations together with the International Disability Alliance organize the event “Promote and Develop the Talent and Skills of Persons with Disabilities through Italian Cuisine”, which will take place on Wednesday, 12 June, […]
Read moreItaly at the UN for the 17th Conference on Disabilities
Press Office of the Minister for Disabilities Press Release From 11 to 13 June 2024, the Italian Minister for Disabilities, Alessandra Locatelli, will be participating in the 17th Session of the annual Conference of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). On 11 June – the opening […]
Read morePRESS RELEASE – ITALY RE-ELECTED IN NEW YORK MEMBER OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL (ESCOSOC) OF THE UNITED NATIONS FOR THE THREE-YEAR PERIOD 2025-2027
On June 7, 2024, in New York,Italy was re-elected member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ESCOSOC) for the three-year term 2025-2027, with 183 votes out of 190 voting countries. We were the highest-voted country, within the Group of Western Countries, in the three-year term election round, ahead of the Netherlands, Switzerland and […]
Read moreOPENING REMARKS BY ITALY’S PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE AMB. MAURIZIO MASSARI AT INAUGURATION OF ITALIAN NAVY’S EXHIBIT AT THE UN “OCEAN STORIES”
Distinguished Assistant Secretary-General Jenča, Distinguished Assistant Secretary Generals and other UN representatives, Dear guests and members of the media, It’s a pleasure for me welcoming you all, together with the Italian Navy Commander, Admiral Credendino, to the inauguration of this meaningful exhibit to mark the World Oceans Day (June 8). Today is also the World […]
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