Farnesina

Interviews

16 December 2020

Sereni: The Foreign Ministry issues its first strategic policy document dedicated to Africa (Huffingtonpost.it)

For the first time the Foreign Ministry has prepared a strategic policy document dedicated to Africa, presenting it at the highest level with the participation of Minister Di Maio. A ground-breaking initiative, to be continued in the future, aimed at combining the institutional dialogue with our African partners with the essential involvement of all other […]

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In detail

14 December 2020

Minister Luigi Di Maio opens the Italian-Dutch round table “Vanvitelli/Van Wittel”

Minister Luigi Di Maio and his Dutch counterpart, Stef Blok, will open the second Italian-Dutch round table “Vanvitelli/Van Wittel” at the Italian Foreign Ministry, organised by the Italian Affairs Institute (IAI) and the Clingendael Institute, in collaboration with the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the […]

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Press Releases

10 December 2020

International Human Rights Day

On International Human Rights Day, the Foreign Ministry confirmed the central role of the protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Italy’s international action. As a committed member of the Human Rights Council of the United Nations, our country is at the forefront of the protection of fundamental rights in all fields. […]

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Events

9 December 2020

Convention: UN Action and Human Rights

On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, a Convention will be held on 10 and 11 December on UN Action to Promote and Defend Human Rights on the Organisation’s 75th anniversary. The Convention is organised by SIOI UNA-Italy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), and Messina University. […]

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9 December 2020

International Anti-Corruption Day 2020

Minister Luigi Di Maio delivered the opening address of the Day, which also featured the participation of the Special Representative of OSCE Chairperson-in Office on Combating Corruption, Paola Severino, and the Director General for Global Affairs, Luca Sabbatucci  

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Events

7 December 2020

Disputed minors, new Foreign Ministry guidelines

The revised and updated version of the guidelines on “Disputed Minors: Consular Guidance and Assistance” is now available on the Foreign Ministry website. The guidelines,rolled out by the Directorate-General for Italian Citizens Abroad,target Italian nationals who find themselves in the unfortunate situation of having to deal with so delicate and complex a matter as the […]

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Events

4 December 2020

Cantica21: official shortlist of admitted candidates

“Cantica21. Italian Contemporary Art Everywhere” is a project sponsored jointly by the Directorate-General for Cultural and Economic Promotion and Innovation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism, with the aim of encouraging and promoting research on and […]

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Press Releases

4 December 2020

Matteo Mecacci appointed Director of OSCE/ODIHR

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to express its great satisfaction at the appointment of Matteo Mecacci as the new Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). A prestigious appointment that confirms the excellent qualities of the candidate and the great respect Italy enjoys within the OSCE, where he continues […]

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Events

4 December 2020

“I Quaderni della Collezione Farnesina”, second issue

From today, visitors can download from the Collezione Farnesina (Foreign Ministry Collection) website (www.collezionefarnesina.esteri.it ) the pdf file of the second issue of the series I Quaderni della Collezione Farnesina, entitled Art and Technology of the Third Millennium. Scenarios and Protagonists, edited by Cesare Biasini Selvaggi and Valentino Catricalà, published by Electa.  The book contains an original overview […]

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Press Releases

2 December 2020

Italy assumes the G20 Presidency

“We feel a great responsibility in, but are also very proud of, taking on such an important role in such a difficult international situation. The G20 Presidency, in fact, will allow us, together with the great and good of the world, to carry out our ideas to fight the pandemic and promote a sustainable, inclusive […]

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Events

30 November 2020

Contemporary Art Day – Foreign Affairs Ministry Initiatives

On 5 December 2020 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) will be involved in the 16th edition of Contemporary Art Day, an event promoted by AMACI (Association of Italian Museums of Contemporary Art) that includes museums, foundations, and public and private institutions, in recounting the vitality of contemporary art in our Country. […]

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Press Releases

25 November 2020

25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Italy rejects any form of discrimination and violence against women and girls, and reiterates its commitment against this unacceptable phenomenon, which is also a serious impediment to attaining gender equality and effective enjoyment of women’s rights. Since this is a priority action in Italy foreign policy, the Foreign Ministry pursues the goal of eliminating all […]

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