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INTERNATIONAL MEETING: THE WARS AGAINST LAWYERS
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13 September 2013
Co-organized by the National Association of Democratic Lawyers, was held at the Hall of Vesuvius Fondazione Mediterraneo international meeting “Jurists against the wars.”
On this occasion, the Foundation presented the Appeal for Peace in Syria.
THE RIDE – ITALIAN NETWORK FOR THE EUROMED DIALOGUE – IS BORN
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13 September 2013
After nearly ten years of activity, the Italian network of the Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue Between Cultures has been incorporated into a non-governmental organization for social activities (ONLUS – according to the Italian Law). Its charter was registered in the RIDE headquarters in Naples, by the Notary Public Iaccarino-Fasano. The four founding parties signed the incorporation documents: Mr. Enrico Granara, on behalf of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Michele Capasso, on behalf of the ‘Fondazione Mediterraneo’; Mr. Roberto Russo, on behalf of Fispmed ONLUS; and Mr. Marco Santangelo on behalf of the “Istituto Paralleli del Nord Ovest”.
THIRD UNION FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN CONFERENCE ON ENHANCING THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN SOCIETY
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11 September 2013
It took place in Paris on 11 and 12 September the Third Conference of the Union for the Mediterranean on strengthening the role of women in society, which was opened by the co‑chairmen of the UfM, the High Representative Catherine Ashton and Minister of Social Development of the Kingdom of Jordan, Reem Abu Hassan. A welcome was addressed by the owner, the Minister of women’s rights of the French government, Najat Vallaud-Belkacem. All stressed the desire to grasp the Third Ministerial on women as an opportunity to give new impetus to the exercise of the UfM and the overall pass by the “Mediterranean of principles” to the “Mediterranean of projects”. The Paris Conference, in fact, wanted to be a time to relaunch the process of political dialogue and choosing such a sensitive issue such as that of the status of women in the Mediterranean countries , it was definitely a test. Attending this conference will follow other events in Brussels , which will bring together Ministers responsible for Trade Union for the Mediterranean (November 5) for Transport (14 November) and Energy (10 December). Conference participants have all stressed the importance of working together to ensure that women will be recognized fair treatment and protection of their rights. The countries of the northern shore of the Mediterranean, in welcoming the Final Declaration , have focused their interventions on the need to put in place more stringent efforts to transform the principles into concrete actions. At the points of the Final Declaration there are elements that the Mediterranean Foundation , with Vice-President prof. Caterina Arcidiacono , has developed since the inception of the Foundation - 1994 - and re-presented in the Euromed Civil Forum held in Brussels September 3, 2013 on the same subject .
A PIZZA FOR PEACE
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08 September 2013
At the conclusion of the event “PIZZAFEST 2013,” sponsored by “Associazione Pizzaioli of Naples” and the “Molino Caputo”. President Michele Capasso, the councilor for the City of Naples Pina Tommasielli and Councilman Antonio Luongo visited the stands promoting the “Pizza for peace “in order to emphasize the urgency of peace in Syria and in other parts of the world.
THE FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO JOIN THE PRAYER VIGIL ISSUED BY FRANCIS POPE
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07 September 2013
A delegation of the Fondazione Mediterraneo has participated in St. Peter’s Square at the vigil of prayer and fasting by Pope Francesco around the world for peace, against war and, especially, to solve the tragic situation in Syria.
President Capasso expressed their praise for the simplicity, the strength and the power of words of Pope Francis.
“At this difficult time - said Capasso - is reason to hope the presence and the initiative of Pope Francis. The simplicity and power of his words awaken the consciences of those who have to decide and, I hope, will help transform the LOVE OF POWER in the indispensable POWER OF LOVE”.
INSTALLED THE “TOTEM FOR PEACE” BY MOLINARI
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07 September 2013
Following the completion of installation of the work “Totem for Peace” in Buccino, attended by the president Capasso and the Mayor Parisi.
The monumental work of Mario Molinari was placed in the main entrance of the historic landmark building that hosts the Buccino.
The opening is scheduled for September 14, 2013.
G 20: POPE’S APPEAL AND FM FOR PEACE
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04 September 2013
At the G20 summit in St. Petersburg - the traditional meeting that brings together the 20 leaders of the earth - Francis Pope has sent a letter to the current President of the meeting, Vladimir Putin, in order not to take military action in Syria. On 2 and 3 September, Rome and Brussels, an Appeal to President Obama, which was supported by institutions in several countries, was launched by the Fondazione Mediterraneo. The St. Petersburg summit did not give a positive result on this topic and the positions of the U.S. and Russia are far apart.
IMMIGRATION CIVIL FORUM. EQUALITY MAN / WOMAN: RESULTS AND PROSPECTS OF THE PROCESS FROM ISTANBUL IN MARRAKECH
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03 September 2013
Organized by the REMDH and the Euromed Platform Civil Society - which includes among the Founders, the Mediterranean Foundation - was held in Brussels this important event at this particular moment in history and political.
Among the participants in the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and European Commission Vice President Catherine Ashton and European Commissioner Stefan Fule.
For the Fondazione Mediterraneo participates Vice-President prof. Caterina Arcidiacono, a member of the Board of Directors of the Euromed Platform, which he read to the participants in the APPEAL FOR SYRIA prepared by the Fondazione Mediterraneo and addressed to President Obama, at the G20 summit in St. Petersburg and the day of prayer for peace in Syria established by Pope Francis for Saturday, September 7, 2013.
APPEAL FOR SYRIA
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02 September 2013
The Fondazione Mediterraneo has launched a APPEAL TO PRESIDENT OBAMA TO PREVENT THE WAR IN SYRIA, signed by intellectuals, men and women of culture and science around the world.
APPEAL has been prepared at the G20 summit in St. Petersburg and the day of prayer for peace in Syria established by Pope Francis for Saturday, September 7, 2013.
THE PRESIDENT CAPASSO SEND A MESSAGE TO SECRETARY OF STATE MONS. PAROLIN
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29 August 2013
On the occasion of the appointment by Pope Francis, as Secretary of State Archbishop Monsignor Pietro Parolin - already Apostolic Nuncio to Venezuela - President Capasso High Prelate sent a warm message of congratulations, remembering the past and collaborations that occurred such as the session on Interfaith Dialogue held in Rome in March 2009.