Statement of Italy delivered by DPR Greco at the Peacebuilding Commission Meeting on the transition of the Burundi Configuration
Merci Madam Chair, I would like to join the other colleagues in congratulating Burundi and the members of the Peacebuilding Commission for the fruitful work carried out in the framework of the Burundi Configuration. Burundi has been one the first Countries to be included on the agenda of the PBC. In the period between 2006 […]
Read moreArria Formula Meeting on Climate, Peace and Security: Opportunities for the UN Peace and Security Architecture
Excellencies, thank you for organizing this timely debate. Italy aligns itself to the statements delivered by the European Union and the Group of Friends on Climate and Security. ***** Climate change is both an existential threat and a key driver of conflicts. It is a risk multiplier that asymmetrically affects fragile and conflict-affected communities, exacerbate […]
Read moreThe Week Ahead at the United Nations - 26 November – 2 December 2022
The Week Ahead at the United Nations 26 November – 2 December 2022 (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 Journal, the websites […]
Read more25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Farnesina and its foreign network fully join the awareness-raising campaign “UNITE! Activism to End Violence against Women & Girls. Orange the World: End Violence against Women Now!”, promoted by UN Women, which in 2022 focuses on the fundamental contribution given by movements, organisations and […]
Read morePRESS RELEASE – UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. ITALY LEADS THE FIGHT AGAINST FGM AND EARLY AND FORCED MARRIAGE, A MONTH AWAY FROM UN WOMEN VICE-PRESIDENCY
New York, 25 November. UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Italy leads the fight against female genital mutilation and early and forced marriage, one month away from UN Women Vice-Presidency. “In 2021, nearly one in five women between the ages of 20 and 24 were married before they turned 18. Less than […]
Read moreVideo-message by Ambassador Massari on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Violence against women continues to be an obstacle to achieving equality, development, peace as well as to the fulfillment of women and girls’ rights. More than 1 in 3 women experience gender-based violence during their lifetime, while sexual violence in conflicts has reemerged in all its atrocity due to the war in Ukraine and the […]
Read moreWHO launches a call for short films for the 4th edition of the Health for All Film Festival
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a call for the fourth Health for All Film Festival, which will be held in 2023. Join the movement to make an impact on health through cinema! The window to participate by submitting your short film goes from October 31st 2022 to January 31st 2023. More details: Independent […]
Read moreIntroduction of the Resolution on “Sustainable Mountain Development”
Item Agenda 18 (k) Introduction of the Resolution on “Sustainable Mountain Development” 22 November 2022 Statement of Italy delivered by Amb. Gianluca Greco Distinguished Chair, Dear colleagues, I am pleased to introduce draft resolution A/C.2/77/L.34 on “Sustainable Mountain Development”, also on behalf of Kyrgyzstan. Firstly, allow me to share our appreciation for the constructive engagement […]
Read moreTHE MEDITERRANEAN DIET AND THE ITALIAN CANDIDACY FOR EXPO 2030 FEATURED IN AN EVENT AT THE UNITED NATIONS DURING THE 7TH WEEK OF ITALIAN CUISINE IN THE WORLD
New York, Friday, 18 November. “The Mediterranean Diet – A Way of Life for a Sustainable Future,” was the title of today’s event at the UN in New York to celebrate the seventh Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. The event at the UN Headquarters consisted in a presentation and a tasting of typical […]
Read moreVideo-message remarks by Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests Lollobrigida at the multi-panel event “Mediterranean Diet – Lifestyle for a Sustainable Future. A cultural asset, a strategic tool for Sustainable Development”
Dear friends of Italian food and wine culture, I would first like to convey the greetings of the entire Italian Government and of our Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, and thank all of those who have worked to realize this Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. This is an annual event now marking its VII […]
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