From the Mission

Press Release: PR Giorgio Marrapodi visits the 9/11 Memorial

On the occasion of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week, on 1 July Italy’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Giorgio Marrapodi, visited the 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero. “The memory of the brutal attack on the Twin Towers compels us to work with even greater determination at the international and multilateral […]

United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit V UNCOPS 2026: “Cultural Heritage Protection in Peace Operations: Security Challenges and Criminal Threats” – Live Streaming from the Italian Navy Training Ship “Amerigo Vespucci”

THE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS - 29 JUNE – 3 JULY 2026      

The Week Ahead at the United Nations 29 June – 3 July 2026             (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) […]

The Permanent Mission launches the initiative UNIT&

UNIT& is a project promoted by the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations in New York to highlight the contribution of individuals, professionals, civil society leaders, institutional representatives, and organizations to strengthening the ties between Italy, the United Nations, and the UN membership. The project consists of a series of meetings that provide […]

UNIT& INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO SHOWCASE ITALY AT THE UNITED NATIONS

Press Release by the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations in New York New York, 26 June 2026 On 25 June, Italy’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Giorgio Marrapodi, officially launched the UNIT& initiative, a series of events aimed at showcasing Italy at the United Nations through its areas […]

Round table to mark the 5th Anniversary of Security Sector Reform (SSR) Standing Capacity in Brindisi

Dear Ambassadors, Dear Colleagues, Thank you for joining us this morning, and my sincere thanks as well to the many experts and friends who are participating remotely. When the opportunity arose to mark the 5th Anniversary of the Security Sector Reform Standing Capacity, Italy embraced it with great enthusiasm and was delighted to partner with […]

Italy’s Statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict

Mr President, Distinguished Delegates, We thank the Presidency of Colombia for convening this important debate and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict for her dedication and her continued leadership, thank you. This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Children and Armed Conflict agenda. Over the past three decades, the […]

THE WEEK AHEAD AT THE UNITED NATIONS - 22-26 JUNE 2026      

The Week Ahead at the United Nations 22-26 June 2026             (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, the  UN […]

Italy’s Statement at ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment General Debate

Mr Chair, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me begin by expressing our sincere gratitude to Spain for its leadership in chairing this year’s ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment. Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the European Union. We meet amid unprecedented humanitarian needs, as conflicts grow more protracted and complex, with civilians […]

Italy’s statement at Security Council High-Level Open Debate on Women Peace and Security “Peace is decided with women: Emerging from conflict by enhancing their participation”

Madam President, I thank Colombia for convening this timely debate and for placing women’s leadership at the center of our discussion on peace and security. Italy aligns itself with the statements delivered by the Group of Friends for Women, Peace and Security and by the European Union. Twenty-five years after the adoption of Security Council […]