Statement by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Vincenzo Amendola at the annual session of the Executive Board of UN Women
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, Allow me first to thank the Executive Director for her comprehensive statement, which shows the Strategic Plan’s continued relevance within the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with the other two reports for their concrete outline. Italy is strongly committed to supporting the UN System in […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Undersecretary of State Vincenzo Amendola at the Security Council debate on the Situation in Afghanistan
Mr. President, Allow me first, on the occasion of his last briefing in the current capacity, to join in the expressions of appreciation and gratitude addressed to Special Representative Nicholas Haysom for his outstanding work and unrelenting commitment as Head of UNAMA in a very delicate juncture in the history of Afghanistan. I would like […]
Read moreCRPD Side Event – Mental Health in the Context of 2030 Agenda
Mental health in the context of 2030 AgendaMoving from global commitment to local action Side event at the 9th Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesWednesday, 15 June 2016, h. 1.15 – 2.30pm, Conference Room D United Nations Headquarters, New YorkLight lunch near the Vienna Café will be served […]
Read moreOpening remarks delivered by Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the UN Side Event on “Mental health in the context of the 2030 Agenda. Moving from global commitment to local action.” on the occasion of the 9th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Mr. Moderator,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to join my voice in welcoming you all to this special occasion, and I express my thanks to OHCHR and the Permanent Missions of Argentina, Namibia and Mongolia for co-organizing this event. Persons with mental and intellectual disabilities are among the most marginalized and excluded members of society. […]
Read moreStatement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, at the General Debate of the 9th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Mr. Chairman,Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen I am very pleased today to address the IX Conference of State Parties to the CRPD in my second – and final – year as its Vice-President. It has been a honour for myself, the whole Mission and my Country to serve in the COSP Bureau with the clear objective to […]
Read moreStatement delivered by Italy at the UNICEF Annual Session of the Executive Board
Thank you Mr President. Mr. President, I would like to thank the Executive Director for his very comprehensive statement, that shows the Fund’s positive progress according to the Strategic Plan.I wish to express my country’s gratitude to UNICEF for helping millions of children all over the world to overcome the immense difficulties they face every […]
Read moreOpening remarks by Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the UN Event on “Women and Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa”
Mr. Under Secretary-General,Excellencies,Ms. Letizia Moratti,Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to join my voice in welcoming you all to this special occasion as well as thank the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Africa, and friend, Maged Abdelaziz, for his interesting remarks and all the partners that have organized this event with us: the Office […]
Read moreWomen and Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa
Women and Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa: The Impact of Entrepreneurial Education on Development Monday, 13 June 2016, 10.00am-1.00pm Trusteeship Council Chamber, UNHQ, New York The Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations, the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations, the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on […]
Read moreStatement by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, at the Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in the context of Peacekeeping Operations
Monsieur le President, Monsieur le President, L’Italie remercie la France pour avoir organisé ce débat ouvert qui, avec le rapport du Secrétaire General, nous pousse à réfléchir sur le rôle des opérations de maintien de la paix sous le prisme de la protection des populations. Je remercie le Secrétaire General, le Président de la République […]
Read moreStatement delivered by the Hon. Mario Giro, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, at the Plenary Session of the General Assembly High-level meeting on HIV/AIDS
Mr President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to address this High-Level Meeting on behalf of Italy. While Italy fully aligns itself with the statement of the European Union, I would like to share with you some additional thoughts. The global campaign against HIV-AIDS has made great progress, but we all know it’s not […]
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