ICC – International criminal justice (day – 17 july)
On 17 July, for the second year, we are celebrating “International Criminal Justice Day”. The date is the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute in 1998, setting up the International Criminal Court. To commemorate this event, the ICC flag is being flown at the Farnesina and the Italian Embassy at The Hague. Until […]
Read moreMiddle East: Direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations must resume, says Terzi
Italy supports “the resumption of direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations to restart the peace process”. These were the words of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi at the close of a meeting at the Farnesina with his Palestinian counterpart, Riad Malki. “The status quo is not an option, especially in a situation in rapid change like that of the […]
Read moreWomen in Diplomacy – Terzi: inclusione donne parte essenziale della democrazia (in translation)
Le donne, sempre più protagoniste dei processi di transizione socio-politica ed economica, rappresentano tutt’oggi una risorsa non ancora pienamente valorizzata e molto resta ancora da fare in termini di parità economica e affermazione in politica. La conferenza ‘Women in Diplomacy’, che si è svolta alla Farnesina su impulso del Sottosegretario Marta Dassù, è servita proprio […]
Read moreBosnia: We support Sarajevo’s Euro-Atlantic prospects, says Terzi
Italy supports “Bosnia-Herzegovina’s process of closer integration with Atlantic and European Union structures”. These were the words of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, at the end of his meeting at the Farnesina with the Bosnian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Zlatko Lagumdzija. Terzi pointed out that “the process now under way should lead to Sarajevo […]
Read moreNorway: “Querini” to be staged in August
Sixty years before the discovery of America, a noble Venetian merchant was shipwrecked in an event that created an indissoluble link between the Norwegian fish market and the Italian table. The story will be brought to the stage in the opera “Querini”, directed by Henning Sommero, on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 August 2012 in […]
Read moreWomen in Diplomacy – Inclusion of women an essential part of democracy, says Terzi
Women’s entry to diplomacy is an “unstoppable trend” and “their success in the international field must act as an inspiration for public sector organisations and private sector companies”. These were the words of the President of the Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, in his message to Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi on the occasion of the international conference […]
Read moreCosta Rica: Italian Cooperation to prevent youth violence
A country-plan for Costa Rica to prevent youth violence (Lineas estrategicas de acción para la prevención de la violencia que afecta a la juventud”) has been drawn up by Interpeace, a non-governmental organisation. The plan is part of a significant programme for social inclusion and the prevention of youth violence funded by Italian Development Cooperation […]
Read moreWorld Urban Forum to be held in Naples
The main area for discussion will be sustainable development (Prosperous Cities: how to combine ecology, economy and equity). The 6th World Urban Forum, organised by the United Nations through UN-HABITAT, will be held at the Mostra d’Oltremare in Naples from 1 to 7 September 2012. The Italian Ambassador in Kenya, Paola Imperiale, and the Executive […]
Read moreProgramma – ‘Women in Diplomacy’ – Farnesina, 16 luglio (in translation)
International Conference Women in Diplomacy Building a Network for a Better World Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Piazzale della Farnesina, 1) Rome, July 15 – 16, 2012 Programme Sunday, July 15 7:30pm Welcoming reception at Villa Madama (Via di Villa Madama) Keynote Speech by Beppe Severgnini: “Italians: Women in the world” […]
Read moreWomen in Diplomacy – Building a Network for a Better World – Speakers (original version)
The Speakers (in alphabetical order) Lucia Annunziata Lucia Annunziata is an international affairs columnist for La Stampa and hosts a weekly interview show on Rai – Channel 3. She is a member of the Aspen Institute. Recipient of Harvard University Nieman Fellowship. She has been Chairman of Italian Public Television RAI Radio Televisione Italiana; […]
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