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INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
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25 November 2024
Delegations from the "United States of the World" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" participated in the ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women’ celebrated in various cities.
"The elimination of violence against women, - said Secretary-General Michele Capasso, - is one of the pillars of the Constitution of the United States of the World. We are close to the Dominican Republic in the memory of Patria, Minerva and Maria Teresa Maribal killed on 25 November 1960 in a triple feminicide".
TENTH EDITION OF THE MED MEDITERRANEAN DIALOGUES CONFERENCE PROMOTED BY THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND THE ISPI
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25 November 2024
The tenth edition of the MED Mediterranean Dialogues Conference was held from 25 to 27 November 2024 in Rome at the Rome Cavalieri - Waldorf Astoria Hotel: a delegation from the United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo took part in the proceedings.
The conference, promoted since 2015 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Institute for International Policy Studies (ISPI), officially opened on Monday 25 November with a speech by Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and ISPI President Franco Bruni. High-level representatives from across the broader Mediterranean region attended, as well as representatives of numerous relevant international organisations, including: Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General, Arab League; Taher al-Baour, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Libya; Abdallah Bou Habib, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Lebanon; Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, India; Mohamed Salem Ould Marzouk, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauritania; Shaya Mohsin Zindani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Yemen; Geir O. Pedersen, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Syria.
The Mediterranean Dialogues are the main public diplomacy initiative of the Farnesina, and this year's edition is being held in conjunction with the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting hosted by the Italian Government. Launched ten years ago by ISPI and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Rome MED has become the point of reference for discussing the strategic issues of an enlarged Mediterranean and fostering an open and informal high-level debate with institutional representatives, experts, analysts, young people and exponents of civil society, the economy and the media.
PINO DANIELE'S INEDITE "AGAIN" PRESENTED
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24 November 2024
Pino Daniele's unreleased track entitled "Again" was premiered at Naples' Stadio Maradona before the Napoli v Roma match.
The single will be available from 29 November on radio and digital.
The release of the unreleased "Again" celebrates two special anniversaries linked to Pino Daniele, namely the ten years since his death and the 70th anniversary of his birth.
At the Museum of Peace, in the "Pino Daniele Alive" section, there will be a connection with the stadium for an emotional moment.
WORLD DIOCESAN YOUTH DAY
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23 November 2024
A delegation from the "United States of the World" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo’" participated in the "World Diocesan Youth Day’" held on the occasion of the Solemnity of Christ the King.
On this occasion, the Pilgrim Cross and the Icon of Our Lady Salus Populi Romani, "symbols" of WYD, will be welcomed and exhibited to the public on 29 November in the Myeongdong Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Seoul, South Korea, where World Youth Day 2027 will be held.
PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK “PECCATO UBBIDIRE”
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16 November 2024
There was a large audience at the United States of the World and the Museum of Peace for the presentation of the book “Peccato ubbidire” by Gino Riccio (Olisterno editore).
The book recounts the life of Don Antonio Maione, an Italian priest and theologian present at the meeting.
On this occasion, General-Secretary Michele Capasso and International Committee Chairman Massimo Pica Ciamarra dialogued with Don Antonio Maione on the most important topics contained in the "Constitution of the United States of the World": from artificial intelligence to the "seven conversions" (ecological, ethical, urban, etc.), from the concept of freedom to that of civil disobedience. The audience was involved in the debate.
Don Antonio's birthday was celebrated on this occasion.
VISIT TO THE MUSEUM OF PEACE
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16 November 2024
Don Antonio Maione, an Italian priest and theologian, accompanied by his collaborators, visited the Museum of Peace and, in particular, the sections dedicated to Don Bosco, Mother Mazzarello, Mother Teresa, Padre Pio and Pope John Paul II.
On this occasion, he expressed his appreciation and admiration for the place and for the Foundation.
IDENTITY AND FUTURE OF THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF NAPLES
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16 November 2024
The Fondazione Mediterraneo participated in the meeting "Governing the territory. Identity and Future of the Historic Centre of Naples". The introductory speech was delivered by Prof. Pasquale Belfiore, member of the United States of the World.
FROM AUSTRALIA VISITING THE UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD AND THE MUSEUM OF PEACE
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14 November 2024
A delegation of members of the "United States of the World" from Sydney visited the "Museum of Peace" in Naples.
Welcomed by SG Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari, the delegation expressed great appreciation for the work of the "United States of the World", particularly with regard to safeguarding the planet and initiatives to ensure stable peace.
THE MEDITERRANEAN AWARDS CEREMONY IN FEZ
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13 November 2024
At a press conference, the next recipients of the "Mediterranean Awards" were presented, who are:
- Miguel Angel Moratinos - high representative of the UNAOC (UN) - for the "Institutions" category;
- Mostapha Bousmina - President of the Euromed University of Fez - for the "Culture" category;
- Faouzi Lekjia - Deputy Minister of Morocco - for the "Institutions" category;
- Amina Bouayach - president of the Moroccan National Council for Human Rights - for the "Social Solidarity" category;
- Francoise Altan - singer - for the "Art and Creativity" category.
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The ceremony will take place in Fez on 6 December 2024 in the presence of Secretary-General Michele Capasso and other members of the "United States of the World", as well as representatives of various countries, European Commissioners and authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco.
THE UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD AT COP 29
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11 November 2024
A delegation from the "United States of the World’" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" attended Cop 29 - the United Nations Climate Conference - bringing the contribution of the 181 member countries, particularly on the topic of ecological conversion.
Secretary-General Michele Capasso conveyed the strong perplexity about the poor results obtained that do not take into account the serious global emergency.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni spoke on 13 November.