Since then Italy has had regular contacts with civil society organizations to...

Since then Italy has had regular contacts with civil society organizations to benefit from their experience in the field, particularly in the collection of sex-disaggregated data. The national focal point is promoting awareness activities by disseminating the plan throughout all sectors of Government and society. At the international level, Italy has introduced “Women, Peace, and Security” as a priority question to be raised during the Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights Council, when the human rights situation of Member States under consideration are being addressed, in addition to bringing up the issue in bilateral contacts with the countries concerned.