UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board
Statement delivered by Ambassador Stefano Stefanile, Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the First Regular Session 2019 of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board — Thank you Mr. President. First of all, we wish to thank the Administrator Steiner for his comprehensive statement, earlier this morning, which effectively set the scene for this Executive […]
Read moreIn Gara con Noi – Tender Lab: formati e informati su come partecipare alle gare internazionali !
Dalla sperimentazione di successo del progetto In Gara con Noi – Tender Lab nasce la piattaforma https://www.ingaraconnoi.it, punto di accesso unico ai materiali, alle presentazioni e al percorso formativo e informativo d’aula vero e proprio dedicato alle gare d’appalto per forniture, lavori e servizi. Il portale è stato pensato per fornire alle aziende interessate che […]
Read morePress Release – UN/Italy. Preparation of the Financing fro Development Forum. Consultations with civil society
New York, January 14, 2019. “Inclusiveness, transparency, human development, youth, and innovation”, with these key words Ambassador Mariangela Zappia opened today’s meeting with representatives of civil society, in preparation of the Financing for Development Forum to be held in New York from 15 to 18 April 2019. The Forum will conclude with the adoption of an […]
Read more“Vivere all’italiana… a modo tuo!” Ministry of Foreign Affairs video contest in collaboration with “Zooppa.com”
As part of its activities to promote the “Country-Wide System,” the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the digital platform “Zooppa.com,” has opened a competition, “Vivere all’italiana… a modo tuo!” for creative young Italians and foreigners. Participants in the competition are invited to make short videos that take an innovative, […]
Read more20th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the protection of human rights defenders
Statement of the Permanent Rappresentative of Italy, Amb. Zappia, to the “High-level plenary meeting to mark the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms” Madam President,Mr. Secretary General,High Commissioner Bachelet,Ms. […]
Read moreUN General Assembly votes a resolution on a Moratorium on the death penalty
The seventh Resolution on a universal Moratorium on the death penalty was adopted by the UNGA Plenary Session on 17 December. Every two years the resolution is proposed by a group of countries, including Italy, which has always been at the forefront of this campaign. The resolution received 121 votes in favour, up from 117 […]
Read moreStatement of the Deputy Permenent Representative of Italy, Amb. SDtefano Stefanile, at the Security Council debate on the situation in Afghanistan
Thank you Mister President, Members of the Council, Italy aligns itself with the statement to be made by the European Union. We are grateful to the Secretary General for his excellent report, as well as to SRSG Yamamoto for his comprehensive briefing. These both clearly illustrate the complex juncture at which Afghanistan lies – starting […]
Read moreUnited Nations General Assembly Resolution on nutrition
The important Resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on nutrition was adopted today in New York, It contains practical indications aimed at promoting healthy diets and healthy lifestyles and at tackling the problem of malnutrition and poor diets. “The final outcome is undoubtedly also an Italian success,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and […]
Read morePress Release – UN/Italy. The young people, leaders for peace. The “Rondine” model to the UN
New York, December 10, 2018. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Italian NGO Rondine Cittadella della Pace has presented at the United Nations the initiative “Leaders for Peace. Rondine youth appeal for Human Rights”. The event, promoted in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Italy to […]
Read more70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Opening Remarks delivered by Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the Event “Leaders for Peace. Rondine youth appeal for human rights”, organized on the occasion of the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights — Thank you very much Alison, Under-Secretary-General, for opening today.President […]
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