ITALY AT THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL (2026–2028) – Information Session

On the occasion of Italy’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 term, an information session open to the public will be held, in English, dedicated to International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights.

The event aims to promote greater awareness of these crucial issues and to highlight Italy’s commitment at the international level.

The session is part of the initiatives supporting Italy’s candidacy, now successfully concluded: on 14 October 2025, Italy was elected with 179 votes, becoming the most-voted country among those of the Western European and Others Group. This recognition confirms Italy’s active role and positive reputation within the UN system.

During this new mandate, Italy will focus on key issues such as the fight against all forms of discrimination, the protection of freedom of expression and religion, and the promotion of a universal moratorium on the death penalty.

FLYER

Institutional greetings:

• Honorary Consul: Egidio Emilio STIGLIANO

Speakers:

• Elisabetta Fiocchi Malaspina, Professor of Legal History, University of Zurich
• Gianluigi Mastandrea, First Secretary at the Permanent Representation of Italy to the United Nations in Geneva and Lecturer in International Humanitarian Law at the University of Ferrara
• Michele Romeo Jasinski, Member of the National IHL Commission, National Focal Point of the Italian Red Cross for the protection of cultural heritage, Officer of the Italian Red Cross Voluntary Military Corps
• Carlos Lorenzo Musso, Technical Delegate for International Humanitarian Law, Italian Red Cross – Piedmont Regional Committee, Red Cross Volunteer

When
Saturday, 28 February 2026

Venue
Schule Freiwilliges 10. Schuljahr – Aula, Giessenstrasse 7, 9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein

Time
15h-17h

Admission
Free admission, limited seats available. Registration recommended via registration quiery down below or by phone: +41 44 202 48 46.