ICESCO AND FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO TOGETHER TO PROMOTE THE CULTURE OF PEACE

Rabat | 09 December 2024
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Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director General of the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation of the Islamic World (ICESCO), received Prof. Michele Capasso, President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo and Secretary General of the United States of the World: together, they explored the prospects for cooperation between ICESCO and the Fondazione in promoting the culture of peace and for the rooting of the values of coexistence and dialogue between civilisations.
During the meeting, held on Monday, 9 December 2024, at ICESCO's headquarters in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik reaffirmed ICESCO's commitment to promoting openness and the development of cooperative relations with all, noting that the Foundation's objectives intersect with the Organisation's vision and strategic orientations, as both firmly believe in the importance of peace and the need to anchor its principles through education, culture and science.
He also said that ICESCO implements a number of peacebuilding initiatives and programmes, in particular ICESCO's Peace and Security Leadership Training Programme (LTIPS) and the Peace 360° initiative.
For his part, Prof. Capasso praised ICESCO's roles and efforts in its areas of expertise, reiterating his appreciation for Dr. AlMalik's leadership style that has boosted the work and achievements of the Organisation over the past five years. He said that Dr. AlMalik's efforts prompted the Foundation and the United States of the World to present him with the Mediterranean Award Medal of Honour for 2024, in a grand ceremony held at the Foundation's headquarters in Naples.
At the end of the meeting, the Organisation decided to examine a series of initiatives and programmes proposed by the Foundation to assess the prospects for co-organisation.

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THE EVENTS OF "MARRAKECH CAPITAL OF CULTURE IN THE ISLAMIC WORLD 2024" CONCLUDED

Marrakech | 08 December 2024
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The United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo sponsored the events of "Marrakech Capital of Culture in the Islamic World 2024", attending the closing ceremony held on 8 December 2024.
"The choice of Marrakech as the Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for 2024 provided an opportunity to highlight the Kingdom's culture, heritage and authenticity", said Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid - Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication - in the presence of the Director General of the Islamic World Organisation for Education, Science and Culture (ICESCO), Salem ben Mohamed AlMalik.
While thanking ICESCO for this choice, he emphasised that the programme of this celebration, which lasted the entire year 2024, saw the organisation of cultural, artistic and intellectual activities in coordination with Marrakech's cultural civil society, stressing that the success of this cultural year depended essentially on the involvement of local intellectuals and artists.
For his part, the Director of Arts at the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, Hicham Abkari, gave a detailed overview of the activities carried out during the year of "Marrakech, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for the year 2024": the artistic genres included in the programme included heritage, poetry, literature, Arabic calligraphy, plastic arts, music, song, theatre, cinema, digital art, circus, photography, traditional and popular arts and street food art.
Placed under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the events held for "Marrakech, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for the Year 2024" provided an opportunity to showcase the historical and cultural richness of the ochre city, which is distinguished by its particular charm, reflected in particular in its Andalusian architecture and that of its mosques and Islamic palaces.
On this final day, the stamp "Marrakech, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for the Year 2024" was presented, illustrating the majestic Menara Pavilion, surrounded by its swimming pool, palm trees and the Atlas Mountains in the background. The ochre hues and elegant motifs capture the essence of Marrakech, a living symbol of Morocco's history and fascinating architecture.
"This issue - said Secretary-General Michele Capasso - embodies Barid Al-Maghrib's commitment to promoting the Kingdom of Morocco's exceptional cultural heritage and celebrating the distinctions that honour its cities: it joins the philatelic collection dedicated to Marrakech, such as the one celebrating the Jemaa El Fna square (2017) and the stamp marking the 9 centuries of Marrakech's foundation (1960). It also continues Barid Al-Maghrib's tradition of paying tribute to Moroccan cities honoured by UNESCO, as was the case with Fez in 2007".
In conclusion, SG Capasso announced the establishment, starting in 2025 and in partnership with ICESCO, of a special section of the prestigious ‘Mediterranean Award’ dedicated to Islamic culture.

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IN THE MEDINA OF FES

Fez | 08 December 2024
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A visit by night and day to the Medina of Fez, an intangible heritage of humanity, is always an extraordinary experience that makes one realise the importance of social and human capital in historic and ancient city centres.

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MEETINGS AT THE EUROMED UNIVERSITY OF FEZ ON THE ALLIANCE OF CIVILISATIONS: "REBUILDING TRUST FOR A UNITED AND PLURAL WORLD"

Fez | 07 December 2024
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An event in the service of peace and intercultural dialogue in which the United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo collaborated. 
Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Euromed University of Fes organised the Euromed University Meetings on the Alliance of Civilisations on 6 and 7 December. This event was marked by the inauguration of the ACC Chair of the Alliance of Civilisations, created in cooperation with UNAOC, the presentation of the Mediterranean Awards 2024, celebrating emblematic figures from around the world, and an ecumenical concert inspired by the traditions of three monotheistic religions.
Renowned personalities and international experts discussed global issues such as preventive diplomacy, migration and the impacts of artificial intelligence. These meetings reaffirmed the role of the UEMF as a key player in promoting the values of tolerance, coexistence and intercultural dialogue.
In the presence of the Advisor to His Majesty King Mohammed VI and UEMF Board Member André Azoulay, the Euromed University of Fez hosted the prestigious ceremony of the "Mediterranean 2024 Awards" of the United States of the World, celebrating four iconic figures for their extraordinary contribution to peace, development and intercultural dialogue:

• Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister Delegate and President of the FRMF;
• Miguel Ángel Moratinos, United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilisations;
• Mostapha Bousmina, President of the UEMF;
• Françoise Atlan, artist renowned for her artistic dialogue between cultures.

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