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ISSN 3035-5435
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in a meeting
Council of Europe

Follow-up decisions of the Committee of Ministers (CoE) adopted in 2024 on Italy’s issues raised by the CoE bodies

Two fishermen in their boat in Rincao, Cabo Verde. The idea behind the concept of the Blue Economy is to sustainably use the ocean as a tool for lifting people out of poverty, while protecting its valuable ecosystems. The Blue Economy concept seeks to promote economic growth, social inclusion and preservation or improvement of livelihoods while at the same time ensuring environmental sustainability—all issues integral to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.
© UN Photo/Mark Garten
special rapporteur

Italian government replies to the SR Communications of 2023

FRA logo
human rights

FRA: Italy in Fundamental Rights Report 2024

Panoramic photo of the building headquarters of the European Court of Human Rights, Strasbourg, France.
© Consiglio d'Europa
European Court of Human Rights

Statistical data on cases regarding Italy dealt with by the European Court of Human Rights in 2024

The Justice and Correction Section of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) supports a gardening project in the local jail in Sevare, which allows prisoners to grow their own food and to garnish a small income from the sale of that which they produce. Here, the hands of two prisoners who participate in the project. Their faces are not shown in order to respect their privacy and protect their identity.
© UN Photo/Harandane Dicko
prison conditions

The Council of Europe Anti-Torture Committee publishes a report on its visit to four closed migrants’ pre-repatriation centres in Italy

Protests are under way in New York City against racism and police violence after the death of George Floyd. Protests first erupted on 25 May, after video footage went viral on social media of a white police officer in the city of Minneapolis, United States, kneeling on the neck of African American George Floyd, for more than eight minutes, causing his death while in police custody. His death set off a nationwide outcry over racial inequality and police brutality, that have inspired protests in solidarity and against racism all over the world.
© UN Photo/Evan Schneider
racism

UN Experts' Report on Law Enforcement Violations Against Africans and People of African Descent

Police forces
corruption

The Group of States against Corruption expresses concerns on the Italian police forces and governement' transparency

European Committee of Social Rights
European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR)

European Committee of Social Rights: the Collective complaints against Italy in 2024

Gender Equality Index 2024
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gender

EIGE: How Italy fared in the Gender Equality Index for 2024