Archived Mission News

USUN Honors Former Ambassador George McGovern

October 21, 2012 -- Former U.S. Senator and Ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the UN Agencies in Rome George McGovern died on Sunday at the age of 90. George McGovern's dedication to combating global hunger helped drive food and agriculture development around the world.
Statement by the President on the Attack in Benghazi

September 12, 2012 -- I strongly condemn the outrageous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, which took the lives of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. Right now, the American people have the families of those we lost in our thoughts and prayers.
In Niger, Hope for Ending Hunger

September 5, 2012 -- I have just returned from a thought-provoking visit to Niger, one of the largest countries in the Sahel -- a region of Africa where close to 19 million people are at risk of severe food shortages.
Ambassador David J. Lane Presents Diplomatic Credentials to Director-General of ICCROM

Rome, August 2012 -- The Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Nations Agencies in Rome, David J. Lane, presented his diplomatic credentials to Stefano De Caro, the Director-General of the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM)
Ambassador David J. Lane Presents Credentials

The Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), David J. Lane, presented his diplomatic credentials to the Director-General of the (FAO) José Graziano da Silva on Monday, August 6, 2012 at FAO headquarters in Rome.
White House on $12 Million More for Aid to Syria

August 3, 2012 -- Press Statement [...] Today, on behalf of the American people, the President approved an additional $12 million in U.S. humanitarian assistance to support those most affected by the crisis in Syria. After nearly 17 months of conflict, the humanitarian situation is dire and rapidly deteriorating.
Arrival of Ambassador David J. Lane

Rome, July 23, 2012 -- USUN Rome welcomes the arrival of Ambassador David J. Lane as the U.S. Representative to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Agencies in Rome. He was nominated by President Barack Obama on April 16, 2012, confirmed by the United States Senate on May 24, 2012, and officially sworn into office on July 19, 2012.
Chargé d’Affaires Karen Johnson Travels to Zimbabwe, Mozambique

July 12, 2012 -- In late June 2012, USUN Rome Chargé d’Affaires, Karen Johnson, traveled to Zimbabwe and Mozambique on a Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) field visit. Together with six other country representatives to the FAO—from the EU, Indonesia, Iran, France, Morocco, and Switzerland—Ms. Johnson met with local government officials and visited FAO projects in these countries.
USUN Rome celebrates the Fourth of July

Rome, July 4th, 2012 -- Chargé d’Affaires Karen Johnson hosted this year’s 4th of July reception for the U.S. Mission to the UN Agencies in Rome at Villa Laura, her residence.
U.S. Increases Emergency Assistance to the Sahel

Rome, June 5, 2012 -- The United States is providing over $81 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help those most in need in the wake of the drought gripping the Sahel region of West Africa, Nancy Lindborg, Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced in Rome today.
Opening Intervention by USUN Rome Chargé d’Affaires, Karen E. Johnson WFP Executive Board Annual Session

June 4, 2012 -- [...] We are happy that FAO Director General José Graziano da Silva is here today. Your presence this morning reinforces the renewed focus on collaboration among the Rome-based agencies. And we are honored that you, Mr. de Mistura, are here with us also.
Chargé d’Affaires Karen Johnson Honors Military Servicemen and Women at American-Italian Memorial Day Ceremony

Nettuno, May 28, 2012 -- [...] Over two-hundred veterans, United States and Italian military members, government representatives, families and students braved the rain to honor the fallen heroes for their extraordinary courage, valor and unwavering devotion.
John Cabot University Commencement Address

Rome, May 16, 2011 -- The Roman Empire spread across Europe, the Near East and North Africa. The society of ancient Rome was enriched by the resulting mix of exotic new languages and rich cultures. Ancient Rome reflected the vibrancy that today, we as a global community, strive for in each of our own communities and societies.
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Agencies in Rome, Ertharin Cousin and U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, Miguel Diaz Celebrate Earth Day 2011 with Rome’s International Schools

Rome, April 12, 2011 -- [...] Ambassador Ertharin Cousin and Ambassador Miguel Diaz were on hand at Marymount International School to meet the students and staff from the New School Rome, the American Overseas School of Rome, and Marymount International School who participated in the project.
American Ambassadors participating in "Clean Faces for Our Buildings" to clean the walls of Rome

Rome, April 2, 2011 -- The three U.S. Ambassadors accredited to the Italian Republic, the Holy See and the United Nations agencies, together with the Mayor of Rome Gianni Alemanno, took part in the "Clean Faces for Our Buildings" event to clean up the tags from the walls of Piazza Annibaliano in the II Municipio.
The United States of America Assumes IDLO Presidency

Rome, March 25, 2011 -- The United States of America (USA) assumed the Presidency and the State of Kuwait assumed the Vice Presidency of the International Development Law Organization’s (IDLO) Assembly of Parties on March 23.
Photo of the Week: Ending Global Hunger

September 30, 2010 -- Last week, our Photo of the Week highlighted the work of thousanddays.org, an organization built around the idea that adequate nutrition is key to child development, particularly in the critical thousand-day window that includes the mother's pregnancy through a child's second birthday.