 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE CONFLICT IN UKRAINE: THE ROLE AND FUTURE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
|
08 April 2022
Senator Giuseppe Lumia, President of the Commission for Voluntary Work and Human Rights of the Fondazione Mediterraneo e degli Stati Uniti del Mondo, participated in the meeting on the theme CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE CONFLICT IN UKRAINE: THE ROLE AND FUTURE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION held in the Technological Pole Auditorium in Cascina.
AFTER MORE THAN 20 YEARS, PIAZZA MUNICIPIO REOPENS. PRESIDENT CAPASSO IS MOVED BY THE ALMOST COMPLETED WORK
|
05 April 2022
The Piazza Municipio promenade leading from the port towards Palazzo San Giacomo reopens to the city, freed from the building site.
The last part of Piazza Municipio has reopened to the city after more than 20 years. The area was occupied by building sites for the construction of the "Municipio" station on Line 1 of the Naples underground.
The President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo, Michele Capasso, was moved to tears as he watched the simple ceremony from the balcony of his office overlooking the square and, around 13.30, greeted Gaetano Manfredi, Edoardo Cosenza, Antonio De Jesu, Filippo Cavuoto, Ennio Cascetta and others.
"The day after the Foundation moved into Palazzo Pierce, work began on the Metro Municipio," says Capasso, "almost 22 years ago. Every day I photographed the work, documenting its evolution and complexity. I remember the many meetings with my brotherly friend Alvaro Siza and then the many "sufferings" we had to endure, which limited our activities. But it was worth it: a work of high engineering that gives new meaning to the square. We are working at an international level so that it can take on the role of the Peace Square".
Together with the Museum's director Pia Molinari, Senator Giuseppe Lumia and other members of the International Executive Committee, Capasso goes over the key stages of the work and reports on interviews and meetings with Alvaro Siza.
Mayor Manfredi says: "We will animate this part of the square with a series of cultural initiatives and exhibition activities. Piazza Municipio is one of the most important places in the city, not only from a symbolic point of view, but also because it is one of the most significant transport nodes. With the opening of Line 6, it will become a fundamental junction. Then there will be the connection with which we are approaching the maritime station, and this is another element of connection that brings Naples closer to the sea".
Councillor Cosenza concludes: "The pedestrian area has finally reopened. There are those who have never seen this square without construction sites, as more than 20 years have passed. You can see a square from above and everyone asks: 'Why did it take 20 years to do this?', but in reality there is endless engineering underneath. There are two metro lines, there is the archaeological trail, so let's give credit where credit is due."
ODESSA CAPITAL OF THE "GREAT MEDITERRANEAN"
|
05 April 2022
The International Executive Committee of the "United States of the World" (SUM) has designated the city of Odessa as the Capital of the "Greater Mediterranean": the geopolitical macro-area of SUM that includes the countries bordering the Mediterranean, the Black Sea and the Gulf.
The mayor of Odessa thanked for the high recognition by sending an official document of adhesion.
President Michele Capasso recalled the solidarity initiatives for Odessa coordinated by Senator Giuseppe Lumia - head of the SUM Commission for Justice and Human Rights - ensuring the Foundation's intervention at UNESCO for the inclusion of the city's historic centre in the World Heritage List.
Special thanks to the Ambassador for Italy in Odessa, Attilio Malliani.
AT THE CORAL MUSEUM "LIVERINO”
|
04 April 2022
President Michele Capasso and the director of the Peace Museum Pia Molinari visited the Liverino Coral Museum.
They were welcomed by Enzo and Andrea Liverino and examined possible collaborations.
On this occasion, the fraternal friendship between President Michele Capasso and Basilio Liverino was recalled, as well as the creation of the Coral Museum, lovingly supervised by architect Michele Capasso.
An important event was the visit to the Museum by Mrs Mubarak in 2003, accompanied by several Ministers of Culture from Mediterranean countries.
WEEK'S EVENTS AT THE PEACE MUSEUM - MAMT
|
04 April 2022
Here are the events of the week 04-10 April 2022.
- 4th floor - VESUVIO ROOM - Monday 04 April 2022 h. 10-18
CONNECTIONS WITH THE CITY OF ODESSA FOR HUMANITARIAN AID - 2nd Floor - SYRIA ROOM - Monday 04th April 2022 h.15 -20th
MEETING OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Ground floor - LIBRARY PEACE - Monday 04 April 2022 h. 10-18
WELCOMING PARTICIPANTS OF THE "PEACE IN UKRAINE" CARAVAN - 5th floor - PALESTINE ROOM - Tuesday 05 April 2022 h. 10
LINK WITH MARRAKECH FOR THE ACTIVITIES OF THE BRANCH OFFICE ON CRAFTS AND FISHING - 5th Floor - PALESTINE ROOM - Wednesday 06 April 2022 h. 09-18
UNINETTUNO UNIVERSITY EXAM SESSIONS - 4th Floor - VESUVIO ROOM - Thursday 07 April 2022 h. 10-16
EUROMEDCITY EVENT: PEACE IS ACTION - 4th Floor - VESUVIUS HALL - Friday 8th April 2022 h. 10-16
EUROMEDCITY EVENT: PEACE IS ACTION - 5th Floor - PALESTINE ROOM - Saturday 09th April 2022 h. 10-18
LINKS WITH ODESSA AND OTHER UKRAINIAN CITIES - 5th Floor - DON BOSCO CHAPEL - Sunday 10th April 2022 h. 11
HOLY MASS AND MOMENTS OF PRAYER FOR UKRAINE
INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST ANTIPERSONNEL MINES
|
04 April 2022
The United Nations "Anti-Personnel Mine Day" was celebrated at the Museum of Peace.
About 100 million anti-personnel mines are scattered around the world, on which thousands of people continue to die every year, and the numbers, which until 2013 were decreasing, have been increasing again since 2014. To commemorate this scourge, which continues to claim victims, especially civilians and children, who, if they do not die, remain martyred and mutilated as well as psychologically devastated - around 20,000 people a year - 4 April has been declared by the United Nations to be the International Day against Anti-Personnel Mines, but also against Cluster bombs, Ieds, Valmara, and the 'Green Parrot'.
Afghanistan has the highest number of victims, followed by Colombia, Angola, the former Burma, Pakistan, Syria, Cambodia and Mali. In Europe, Bosnia is the country most plagued by mines, which were laid during the 1992-95 war and are still scattered over 2% of the territory and whose clearance will not be completed until 2025.
Michele Capasso, Secretary General of the United States of the World, commented: "A disgrace to humanity".
WAR IN UKRAINE: IMPACT IN EU’S SOUTHERN NEIGHBOURHOOD AND EURO-MEDITERRANEAN RAMIFICATIONS
|
04 April 2022
EuroMeSCo will hold an online Off the Record Policy Talk with relevant EU stakeholders. This session will provide an opportunity to discuss the political, geopolitical and socio-economic consequences of the war in Ukraine in the MENA region.
The Off the Record Policy Talks are an activity of the EuroMeSCo: Connecting the Dots project. Their aim is to provide key policy stakeholders with a platform for direct debate with experts. These are small-sized meetings held under strict Chatham House rules.
The Fondazione Mediterraneo is a founding member of the EuroMeSCo network and supports and disseminates its main activities.
POPE FRANCIS MEETS THE MIGRANTS
|
03 April 2022
During his apostolic journey to Malta, Pope Francis met with migrants, right after yet another massacre in the Mediterranean Sea with over 90 people losing their lives.
President Capasso recalled the Pope's first visit to Lampedusa in 2013 and then to Lesbos, and stressed the importance of a European reception resolution, on the model of what is happening with Ukrainian refugees.
APOSTOLIC VISIT OF POPE FRANCIS
|
03 April 2022
Pope Francis visited the island of Malta, the centre of the Mediterranean and the heart of migration.
In his meeting with the President of the Republic, George Vella, he recalled the importance of welcoming people.
There was great participation in the Holy Mass. Earlier in the day, the Pope visited the Grotto of St Paul.
President Michele Capasso recalled the central role of Malta and the numerous events organised by the Foundation in over thirty years: "We are reassured by the presence of President George Vella, a dear friend who has shared with us the most significant stages of our action for peace and dialogue", concluded Capasso.
THE ANCIENT ART OF FALCONRY FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MUSEUM
|
02 April 2022
Every week good young falconers intervene at the Museum to keep away seagulls and other birds that cause serious damage to the roofs.
THANK YOU on behalf of all of us!