AICS 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 […]
Read moreDay of National Unity, the Constitution, the Anthem, and the Flag.
Today, March 17, 2025, we celebrate in Italy and abroad the “Day of National Unity, the Constitution, the Anthem, and the Flag.” The anniversary commemorates the birth of the Italian State, which occurred with the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy on March 17, 1861, in Turin.
Read moreItaly-IRENA Action for Climate Toolkit – I ACT. Call for applications open.
The Italy-IRENA Action for Climate Toolkit (I ACT) initiative is a collaboration between the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), to build the capacity of young people on climate and energy issues. The initiative leverages the power of peer-to-peer learning to spread knowledge on the […]
Read moreMarch 8, 2025, International Women’s Day: an olive tree for Raffaella Iodice
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we remembered the figure of Raffaella Iodice, former Chargée d’Affaires at the EU Delegation in Afghanistan, who tragically passed away in December 2024, by planting an olive tree: a symbolic gesture to commemorate an Italian woman and a colleague of the European institutions working in diplomacy and human […]
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