Event for the Presentation of the “2020 UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons”
Statement delivered by Ambassador Stefano Stefanile, Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the Event for the presentation of the “2020 UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons” — Thank you and well done to UNODC for organizing the launch of this Global Report also from New York, after the presentation […]
Read more#UNSCFORALL: What the Uniting for Consensus Group is working for
As new and ever-evolving drivers of conflict and challenges threaten our peace and security, the United Nations is called to become more effective, inclusive and fit for purpose. A comprehensive reform of the Security Council, the UN body that holds the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, is in the interest […]
Read moreA Partnership with Africa
Africa has long been a top priority in Italian foreign policy. Nowadays, the relationship with the countries of the Continent and its organizations is based on an equal partnership, oriented towards sustainable development to face together the multiple global challenges, thus surpassing the traditional vision of donor and beneficiary. Italy’s attention to Africa aims to […]
Read moreGeneral Assembly – Informal Meeting to hear a briefing by the President of the General Assembly
Statement by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the UN, Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, at the Informal meeting of the plenary to hear a briefing by Volkan Bozkır, President of the General Assembly on his priorities for 2021 — Mr. President, Thank you very much. Italy aligns itself with the statement made by the European Union and […]
Read moreSecurity Council – Open Debate (VTC) on Maintenance of international peace and security: Challenges of maintaining peace and security in fragile contexts
Statement delivered by Italy at the Security Council VTC Open Debate on Maintenance of international peace and security: Challenges of maintaining peace and security in fragile contexts — Italy thanks the Government of Tunisia for organizing this Open Debate, which offers the opportunity to discuss how to address the interplay between fragility and conflict. As […]
Read moreResumed nineteenth session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC – Side Event
Intreductory statement delivered by Ambassador Stefano Stefanile, Deputy Permanent Representative and Charge’ d’Affaires a.i. of Italy to the United Nations, at the Side Event on “Assessing the Independent Expert Review (IER) Report’s findings and recommendations on victims’ rights: the perspectives of NGOs.” — Good afternoon everyone and good evening for those who are connected from […]
Read morePress Release – Risoluzione ONU sulla moratoria universale della pena di morte
Grazie all’impegno dell’Italia, dell’UE e degli altri promotori della campagna internazionale contro la pena di morte, l’Assemblea Generale delle Nazioni Unite ha adottato l’ottava risoluzione biennale per una moratoria universale della pena di morte con il numero record di 123 voti a favore. L’Italia ha svolto un’intensa azione in vista dell’adozione della risoluzione, contribuendo a […]
Read moreEvent on “African Union Silencing the Guns Initiative: the role of illicit financial flows in fuelling instability in Africa”
Statement delivered by Ambassador Stefano Stefanile, Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, at the Event on “African Union Silencing the Guns Initiative: the role of illicit financial flows in fuelling instability in Africa”. — Thank you, Mr. Moderator. I am very pleased to take part in this discussion and thank you […]
Read moreSecurity Council – Meeting in Arria Formula on “Youth, Peace and Security”
Statement delivered by Italy at the Security Council Meeting in Arria Formula on “Youth, Peace and Security”. — Thank you Mr. President and I would like to thank South Africa and all the co-hosts for organizing this meeting on the 5th anniversary of Resolution 2250 as well as the Youth Envoy and all the […]
Read moreVirtual Event on “Team Europe Global Response to COVID-19”
Statement by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the UN, Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, at the virtual Event on “Team Europe Global Response to COVID-19” — I thank the European Delegation and to Germany for organizing this initiative. Italy has been one of the main sponsors and promoters of a multilateral and multi-dimensional response to the COVID-19 […]
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