THE NEW MARRAKECH HEADQUARTERS TURNS ONE YEAR OLD

Marrakech - Napoli | 17 May 2024
Parent Category: Tutte le Attività (EN) - Category: Anno 2024

A series of initiatives in Naples and Marrakech accompanied the celebrations of the first anniversary of the inauguration of the United States of the World Headquarters in Marrakech, which opened on 17 May 2023.
Secretary-General Michele Capasso expressed his thanks to the Cadi Ayyad University of Marrakech and the entire Moroccan people who were among the first to support the United States of the World project.

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CONDOLENCES FOR THE DEATH OF FRANCO DI MARE

Naples | 17 May 2024
Parent Category: Tutte le Attività (EN) - Category: Anno 2024

The Secretary-General, Prof. Michele Capasso, the Council of Ambassadors and the members of the "United States of the World" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" express their deep condolences for the premature death of Dr. Franco Di Mare, a journalist who shared the Foundation's commitment to aiding the peoples of the former Yugoslavia and who dedicated his life to dialogue and peace.

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MEDITERRANEAN AWARDS 2024 ANNOUNCED

Naples | 15 May 2024
Parent Category: Tutte le Attività (EN) - Category: Anno 2024

The recipients of the “Mediteraneo Awards” 2024 in the various categories were announced in Fez.
International juries awarded the Prize to 28 personalities:

• Felipe VI, King of Spain.
• Carlo III and Camilla, royals of the United Kingdom.
• Mohammed bin Zayed Ak Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.
• Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic.
• Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland.
• Salim M. AlMalik, Director General of ICESCO.
• Rachid Talbi Alami, President of the House of Representatives of Morocco.
• Mostapha Bousmina, President Euromed University of Fez.
• Bruno Vespa, Journalist.
• Filippo Grandi, High Commissioner UNHCR.
• Gino Strada, in memory.
• Carlo Foresta, Endocrinologist and Andrologist Scientist.
• Giacomo Koch, Neurophysiologist Scientist.
• Pasquale Belfiore, Architect.
• Marina Melone, Neurological Scientist.
• Mirco Gasparotto, Entrepreneur. 
• Bruno Cucinelli, Entrepreneur. 
• Francesco Pinto, Entrepreneur.
• James F. Hollifield, Director Tower Center SMU (USA). 
• Catherine Wihthol de Wenden, CNRS Research Director.
• Kenzaburo Oe, Writer.
• Charles Simic, Poet. 
• RyOichi Sakamoto, Musician,in memory. 
• Olivia Newton-John, Artist, in memory.
• Balkrishna Doshi, Architect, in memory. 
• Carlos Saura, Director, in memory.
• Arata Isozaki, Architect, in memory.
• Journalists from various countries killed in Uk, in memory.  

The United States of the World together with the Fondazione Mediterraneo and other international institutions established the "MEDITERRANEAN AWARD" in 1995, which, in its various categories, has so far been awarded to more than 600 personalities from 180 countries committed to promoting dialogue, peace and safeguarding the planet. The "PRIZE" is recognised as one of the most prestigious at international level. The assignments take place during 3 ceremonies.
The first award ceremonies will be held at the Naples headquarters of the United States of the World - Via Depretis, 130 - on Monday 3 and Friday 7 June 2024 at 11 a.m. and the first awards will be presented. Ambassadors, scientists and men and women of culture from various countries will be present.

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SOLIDARITY FOR THE FLOOD VICTIMS IN AFGHANISTAN

Naples | 14 May 2024
Parent Category: Tutte le Attività (EN) - Category: Anno 2024

The Fondazione Mediterraneo supports solidarity initiatives for the victims of the recent flooding in northern Afghanistan.

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