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21 March 2017

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – Alfano: “Italy reaffirms its staunch commitment​”

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Italy reaffirms its staunch commitment against all forms of racism, xenophobia and intolerance around the world. “The elimination of all forms of racial discrimination is a challenge for the entire international community that must be met in synergy, also with civil society organisations. Educating especially […]

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20 March 2017

New European Union sanctions against individuals involved in the use of chemical weapons in Syria

The European Union’s new sanctions against individuals involved in the use of chemical weapons in Syria are a significant step towards ensuring that the people who use such weapons face up to their responsibilities. The use of chemical weapons, by anyone, is wholly unacceptable wherever it may occur and in any circumstances. Working with its […]

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Press Releases

16 March 2017

Italy provides aid to the injured in Benghazi

Yesterday morning, an Italian Air Force C130-J, configured for medical transport operations, landed at the Libyan base in Benina, near the city of Benghazi, and loaded 22 injured Libyans. This is the  first group of people considered to be suitable for air transport by the relevant medical committee of the Ministry of Defence. The aircraft […]

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8 March 2017

#8March – The Foreign Ministry screens the true story of a Somali migrant woman to celebrate the occasion

For the 8th of March, International Women’s Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has organised the screening of the film “Desert Flower”, distributed in Italy by the independent producer “Ahora!”. The film tells the true story of Waris Dirie, a Somali migrant woman who became an internationally famous top model in London […]

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Press Releases

5 March 2017

Alfano recalls the European Day of the Righteous

“Tomorrow we will celebrate the European Day of the Righteous, which reminds us of the great value of the memory of Good, underlining the significance of honouring all the righteous men and women who have stood up against genocide and all forms of totalitarianism,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. […]

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28 February 2017

A course to train 50 judges and magistrates kicks off in Cameroon​

Cooperation activities between Italy and Cameroon to foster the Rule of Law and the respect of human rights are continuing thanks to the new high-level training courses promoted by the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna of Pisa and the Ministry of Justice of Cameroon. The project received logistic support from ENAM (École Nationale d’Administration et de Magistrature […]

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Press Releases

13 February 2017

Iran: Italy shows attention and extreme concern for the case of Dr Ahmadreza Djalali

From the moment it received news of the detention of Dr Ahmadreza Djalali, the Foreign Ministry activated its communication channels with Iranian authorities to underscore the attention and concern with which Italy is following the case in the light of the ties he has with the University of Eastern Piedmont and its scientific community, and to obtain […]

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Press Releases

8 February 2017

Alfano: “condolences and consternation for the attack on members of the International Red Cross in Afghanistan”

“We wish to express out profound grief for the vile killings of six members of the International Red Cross Committee, and our consternation for the fate of the two members still missing. Italy reiterates its firm condenmation of any form of violence.” These are the words expressed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International […]

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6 February 2017

Central Africa – Young Central African diplomats attend course at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna of Pisa until 20 February

The international educational activity of the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies of Pisa is continuing in sub-Saharan Africa and contributing to the peaceful reconstruction of the Republic of Central Africa (RCA) by launching two training courses for diplomats, The Central African Republic has been immersed in a conflict that since 2012 has taken thousands of lives […]

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30 January 2017

CAMPAIGN FOR THE ERADICATION OF FGM. THE ITALIAN COMMITTMENT

Following negotiations, the first substantial resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on the ban on FGM was approved by consensus in 2012. On December 19 2016 the General Assembly adopted, by consensus, a third Resolution on the issue, submitted by Gambia, on behalf of the African Group (Burkina Faso being the facilitator in the […]

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30 January 2017

Worldwide Ban on Female Genital Mutilation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will host the  “Worldwide Ban on Female Genital Mutilation”  conference on Monday January 30 and Tuesday January 31. It is organised by the NGO “Non c’è pace senza giustizia” , in collaboration with the Ministry and the Italian Development Cooperation Agency. The conference is part of the […]

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Press Releases

8 January 2017

Attacks in the Middle East. Alfano, joint response to international terrorism needed

​The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, expresses his solidarity with the State of Israel for the violent terrorist attack in Jerusalem. Alfano confirms once again that “our country is committed to combating the strategy of terror with every means”. “I also feel close to the people of Syria and Iraq who suffered […]

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