Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026
On the occasion of the Holocaust Remembrance Day, we join the commemoration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the entire diplomatic and consular network, in first line in fighting antisemitism and paying homage to the victims of the Shoah.
Read moreStatement by President Meloni
The Italian Government was astonished to learn of President Trump’s remarks claiming that NATO allies “stayed back” during the operations in Afghanistan. Following the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001, NATO activated Article 5 for the first and only time in its history: an act of extraordinary solidarity towards the United States. In that large-scale […]
Read moreItaly approves a new contribution of 1 Million Euros to UNODC Afghanistan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has approved a new funding of 1 million euros in favor of UNODC for the project “Improving the well-being of Afghan women and youth by increasing licit income opportunities” in the Provinces of Herat and Nangarhar. According to UNODC, “since its launch in December 2024, the project […]
Read moreItaly approves a new contribution to the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy has granted a new contribution of 2,4 million euros to the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan (STFA) to implement the initiative “Preserving Heritage Properties and Upgrading Settlements in Bamiyan Province to Promote Employment, Economic Opportunities, Durable Solutions and Climate Resilience”. The project, which supports the […]
Read moreJoint Statement on Afghanistan on Human Rights Day (10 December 2025)
Italy is among the signing Nations of the Joint Statement on Human Rights Day, presented at the United Nations within the Afghanistan Security Council meeting: “Joint Statement on Human Rights Day, 10 December, 2025. Joint statement delivered by H.E. Ms. Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic […]
Read moreHuman Rights Day
On Human Rights Day, marking the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10th, 1948, we recall Italy’s commitment to defending and promoting human rights and combating all forms of discrimination, in view of the imminent start of its mandate as a voting member of the United Nations Human […]
Read moreMeeting with Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan (December 1, 2025)
Ambassador Sabrina Ugolini met Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, during a briefing to the diplomatic community operating from Doha regarding Afghanistan. The gathering provided valuable insights into the latest activities of the Special Rapporteur, which are helpful in guiding the complex engagement process with Kabul. During his […]
Read moreOpening of the exhibition “Faghan. Daughters of Afghanistan”
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, November 25, in line with the commitment of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Italian diplomatic and consular network against gender-based violence and all forms of discrimination, we opened the exhibition “Faghan. Daughters of Afghanistan,” in collaboration with […]
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirms Italy’s and the Foreign Ministry’s ongoing commitment to preventing and combating all forms of violence and discrimination against women, in Italy and around the world. The Minister stated: “Violence against […]
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, we adhere to the UN campaign, in line with the commitment of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Italian diplomatic and consular network against gender-based violence and all forms of discrimination. From […]
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