Meeting in Rome with Representatives of the Afghan Diaspora (16 July 2025)
Ambassador Ugolini took part in a meeting in Rome at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) with a delegation of representatives from the Afghan diaspora. Activists, women leaders, and civil society representatives: examples of mediation and resilience, committed to underscoring the crucial issue of women’s participation in public life in Afghanistan. The […]
Read moreMeeting with the UNODC Country Representative for Afghanistan, Polleak Ok Serei (2 July 2025)
On the sidelines of a recent meeting in Doha of the Working Group on Counter-Narcotics in Afghanistan, Ambassador Ugolini met with Polleak Ok Serei, UNODC Representative for Afghanistan, together with Dr. Chiara Scibetta, expert from the Italian Ministry of the Interior. Italy has a long-standing tradition of supporting UNODC, rooted in the Italian Government’s commitment […]
Read moreAnnual Report of the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan – STFA (16 June 2025)
Also in 2024, Italy’s contribution to the STFA enabled our country to rank among the main donors of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. The publication of the STFA 2024 Annual Progress Report reflects the scale of the international commitment in support of multilateral actions in the country, allowing for the measurement of gender impact and the […]
Read moreAICS Annual Report on Activities in Afghanistan – Year 2024
The annual report on the activities of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Afghanistan in 2024 has been published.It serves as a tool for transparency and in-depth insight into the Italian government’s humanitarian commitment in the country, within a context of instability and socio-economic fragility. The report includes analyses of basic needs, emergency […]
Read moreCandidature of Italy to the Human Rights Council, 2026-2028
Italy has submitted its candidacy for the Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term. The protection and promotion of human rights is one of the main priorities of Italy’s foreign policy, based on the principles of universality, objectivity, and non-selectivity of human rights. Italy will continue to strongly promote a constructive and inclusive approach to […]
Read moreInauguration of the Red Bench at the Italian Embassy in Kabul: A Symbol of Commitment Against Discrimination and Gender-Based Violence
The red bench at the Italian Embassy in Kabul, now operating from Doha, was inaugurated by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, in the presence of Ambassador Sabrina Ugolini and the Embassy staff. The initiative is part of a project strongly promoted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister […]
Read moreCall for applications for scholarships – Academic year 2025-2026
The call for applications for the scholarships offered by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for the academic year 2025–2026 is now available. Call for application – Scholarships 2025-26 ENG
Read moreParticipation in “Casa Italia,” Rai 2
An important in-depth segment dedicated to Afghanistan aired on Rai 2, during the program “Casa Italia,” featuring an interview with Ambassador Sabrina Ugolini. She highlighted Italy’s role in the Doha process and Italy’s humanitarian commitment to the Afghan population. The episode is available on Rai Play (Rai 2, Casa Italia, March 18). Excerpt: Casa Italia […]
Read moreNew contribution of 3.5 million euros to the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Italy continues supporting Afghan people through development cooperation, humanitarian aid, and the promotion of the private sector, with particular attention to women, girls and the most vulnerable groups. In this context, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, approved a new contribution of 3.5 million euros to […]
Read moreSCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE “ACCADEMIA D’ARTI E MESTIERI DELLO SPETTACOLO TEATRO ALLA SCALA”
The “Accademia d’Arti e Mestieri dello Spettacolo Teatro alla Scala” has opened the selection process for its two-year postgraduate course for opera singers (https://www.esteri.it/it/opportunita/borse-di-studio/per-cittadini-stranieri/progetti-speciali/accademia_teatro_alla_scala/), and for the one-year “Global Master in Performing Arts Management” (https://www.esteri.it/it/opportunita/borse-di-studio/per-cittadini-stranieri/progetti-speciali/accademia_teatro_alla_scala/). The application deadline for the course is April 9th of the current year, while for the Master’s program, the deadline […]
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