Press Release – UN; Sereni: International Justice in defence of girls and young women in war-afflicted areas
There can be no full and meaningful participation of women in political, social and economic life without the eradication of all forms of gender-based violence, including sexual violence”, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Marina Sereni said on the sidelines of the 65th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, adding: “Therefore, preventing […]
Read morePRESS RELEASE – CSW65. MARCH 16, 2021. WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT IN THE GLOBAL AND G20 AGENDA.
New York, March 16, 2021. The Italian side event at CSW65 (Commission Status of Women) of the United Nations promoted by the Minister for Equal Opportunities and Family, Prof. Elena Bonetti, was held today. The objective of the event was to gather and compare international voices and ideas from institutions, businesses and civil society, ahead […]
Read morePress Release – The 65th Edition of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women – CSW65 begins at the UN Headquarters
PRESS RELEASE New York, March 16, 2021. The 65th Edition of the Commission on the Status of Women – CSW65 has begun at the UN Headquarters, the largest platform for the discussion on women’s rights of the UN System, with the participation of Member States, organizations and civil society actors. Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, Permanent Representative […]
Read more65th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65) – Ministerial round tables
Statement delivered by the Minister for Equal Opportunities, Prof. Elena Bonetti, at the First Ministerial Roundtable of the 65th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women on “Getting to parity: good practices towards achieving women’s full and effective participation and decision-making in public life.” — Mr President, Dear colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I […]
Read more65th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
The 65th edition of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65) will be held from 15 to 26 March 2021. The Italian delegation to the CSW65 will be led by Minister for Equal Opportunities and Family, Elena Bonetti, who will be participating in the most salient events scheduled for the session’s […]
Read morePress Release – Second Meeting of 2021 of the Group of Friends on Food Security and Nutrition, chaired by Italy
PRESS RELEASE New York, 12 March 2021. The challenge of gender equality leading up to the UN Food Systems Summit in September: this was the title of the second meeting of 2021 of the Group of Friends on Food Security and Nutrition held today and chaired by Italy at the United Nations in New York. […]
Read moreEvent – Meeting of the Group of Friends on Food Security and Nutrition
Opening remarks delivered by Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the meeting of the “Group of Friends on Food Security and Nutrition” on ‘Towards the UN Food Systems Summit and beyond: Addressing the Gender Equality Challenge’ — Excellencies, dear colleagues, a very good morning or good afternoon to all of you– […]
Read moreSecurity Council – Meeting in Arria Formula on “Crimea: 7 years of violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity”
Statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, Ambassador Stefano Stefanile, at the Security Council meeting in Arria formula on “Crimea: 7 years of violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” — Madam Chair, In line with UN General Assembly Resolution 68/262, Italy reaffirms its condemnation of the illegal annexation […]
Read moreStatement by France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States of America on Libya
France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States of America welcome the vote of confidence by the overwhelming majority of the members of the House of Representatives meeting in Sirte 8-10 March to endorse the cabinet chosen by Prime Minister-designate Abdulhamid Dabaiba for an interim Government of National Unity. We applaud the Libyan […]
Read moreSecurity Council – Open Debate (VTC) on Maintenance of international peace and security: Conflict and food security
Statement delivered by Italy at the Security Council VTC Open Debate on Maintenance of international peace and security: Conflict and food security — Madame President, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and wishes to add a few remarks in its national capacity. Since 2018, when the Security Council recognized for the […]
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