Press Release – “Sustainable Goals Banquet”
PRESS RELEASE “Sustainable Goals Banquet” New York, October 22 2021. The event “Sustainable Goals Banquet” has taken place today in New York, and it was attended by the president of the UN the General Assembly’s Abdulla Shahid, the representatives of the UN Global Compact and of the UN Population Fund (UNPF). The initiative was prompted […]
Read moreForeign Ministry Note – United Nations Day
On the occasion of United Nations Day, Italy wishes to reiterate its strong support for multilateralism, of which the UN, the only international organisation with a universal vocation, is the fundamental pillar. Covid-19 has proved a catalyst for fragility, further exacerbating the gravity of existing imbalances and the complexity of global challenges. The pandemic has […]
Read moreEvent on the occasion of the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security
Remarks delivered by Ambassador Maurizio Massari, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the Event on “A New Chapter in Afghanistan: Ensuring International Cooperation in Support of Afghan Women & Girls” — Madame Chair, Excellencies, Colleagues, I would like to thank all the organizers for this important event but mostly, to thank the Afghan […]
Read moreThe Week Ahead at the United Nations (23 October – 30 October 2021)
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 23 October – 30 October 2021 (This document is for planning purposes only and is subject to change) The Week Ahead at the United Nations To find out which events will be webcast see: https://media.un.org/en/webtv/schedule You can also consult the UN Journal and the website of the UN Security Council to […]
Read moreUnited Nations Day 2021 – Message of Amb. Maurizio Massari
Message of Amb. Maurizio Massari, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, on the occasion of the United Nations Day 2021— On 24 October, we are proud to celebrate the UN DAY. We believe that the UN is important today more than ever. I would mention two main reasons: First, the pandemic has indicated […]
Read moreVideo message of the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for the United Nations Day 2021
UNITED NATIONS DAY MESSAGE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL 24 October 2021 Seventy-six years ago, the United Nations was created as a vehicle of hope for a world emerging from the shadow of catastrophic conflict. Today, the women and men of the UN carry this hope forward around the globe. COVID-19, conflicts, […]
Read moreSecurity Council – Open Debate on “Women and peace and security:…”
Statement delivered by Italy at the Security Council Open Debate on “Women and peace and security: Investing in women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding.” — Italy thanks the Republic of Kenya for convening this important Open Debate under the theme “Investing in Women in Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding”. We align ourselves with the statement of the European Union […]
Read moreThe Week Ahead at the United Nations (16 October – 22 October 2021)
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 16 October – 22 October 2021 (This document is for planning purposes only and is subject to change) The Week Ahead at the United Nations To find out which events will be webcast see: https://media.un.org/en/webtv/schedule You can also consult the UN Journal and the website of the UN Security Council to […]
Read moreStatement by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella on the occasion of World Food Day
The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, on the occasion of World Food Day, issued the following statement: — «World Food Day is a valuable opportunity to think about the dramatic consequences of the pandemic, marked by rising levels of poverty and malnutrition. The global food security situation has considerably worsened. The international community will […]
Read moreSecurity Council – Open Debate on “Peacebuilding and Sustainable Peace”
Statement delivered by Italy at the Security Council Open Debate on “Peacebuilding and Sustainable Peace.” — We thank the Kenyan Presidency of the Security Council for organizing this timely Open Debate and express our appreciation to the briefers for their insightful remarks. There is nowadays an increasing awareness that peace and security issues have to be […]
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