Her Royal Highness, Princess Lalla Meryem received “The ‘Rita Allamprese’ Mediterranean Award for Children”

Rabat | 08 December 2011
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Mediterranean Awards

Her Royal Highness, Princess Lalla Meryem received “The ‘Rita Allamprese’ Mediterranean Award for Children” from  Prof. Michele Capasso, Founder-President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo for Peace. This prestigious award is conferred by the International Committee of the Fondazione Mediterraneo, composed of eminent personalities, in recognition of work performed in defense of children’s rights. “By granting this acclaimed award, the Fondazione Mediterraneo also intends to pay tribute to His Royal Highness  Mohammed VI for his determination to lead his people towards a society based on the rule of law and justice, where children will be entitled to enjoy all forms of protection”, as was by emphasized President Capasso. “The ‘Rita Allamprese’ Mediterranean Award for Children” was inaugurated by conferring it upon Her Royal Highness, Princess Lalla Meryem. By doing so, the international community acknowledged her contribution to children as the President of the National Observatory for Children’s Rights (ONDE) since 1995 and as the President of the Children’s Parliament and the Moroccan Association in support of UNICEF, respectively. This is why she was appointed one of the UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors in July 2011. HRH Princess Lalla Meryem is also the President of the Hassan II Royal Foundation for Social Works for ex-Servicemen and Veterans and the Royal Foundation for Moroccans living abroad. The “Mediterranean Award” was instituted in 1996 by the Fondazione Mediterraneo and is awarded annually to key personalities from the worlds of politics, culture and art for their contribution and actions to disseminate the values of solidarity and dialogue in the Euro-Mediterranean area. This illustrious Award was made in honor of His Royal Highness Hassan II in 1999 for his pioneering role in championing the ideals of dialogue and tolerance.. President Capasso also expressed his contentment that his section of the Award should be dedicated to the memory of his late wife, Rita Allamprese, in recognition of her role and actions for the Fondazione Mediterraneo in support of abandoned children.

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Euromed Award Jury’s Presidency for Intercultural Dialogue

Cracovia | 22 October 2011
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Mediterranean Awards

Euromed Award Jury met for Intercultural Dialogue to decide the 2012 theme. On proposal of Pia Molinari and  Michele Capasso has been decided to chose "Youngs for change, social justice and common development”. Beside, has been chosen the Jury’s Presidence for 2012:  Fondazione Mediterraneo, Anna Lindh Foundation, Irland, Finland, Latvia, Germany, Turkey, Algeria and Jordan.

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Mediterranean “Culture” Award to Bichara Khader

Barcellona | 07 October 2011
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Mediterranean Awards

The "Mediterranean Culture Award 2011" and the title of "Ambassador of the United States of the World" was attributed to Prof. Bichara Khader (Palestine) for his action in favour of dialogue and peace. The awarding ceremony was held in Barcelona on October 7th 2011 at Pedralbes Palace – seat of the Union for the Mediterranean (UpM) – in the presence of UpM Secretary General  Youssef Amrani. The award was given by Pia Molinari – member of the Fondazione Mediterraneo – and by the Moroccan ambassador to Italy Hassan Abouyoub.

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Mediterranean Award “Silver Dolphin” to Senen Florensa

Barcellona | 07 October 2011
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Mediterranean Awards

The Mediterranean Award “Silver Dolphin” 2011 has been assigned to Senen Florenza (Spain), for his efforts for dialogue and peace. The Awards Ceremony took place in Barcelona on 7 october 2011 in Pedralbes Palace, headquarter of Union for Mediterranean (UfM) –at the presence of General Secretar of UfM Youssef Amrani. The award has been given by Michele Capasso– president of Fondazione Mediterraneo- and by Roberto Aliboni.

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