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EGEMEN AND BEYHAN BAGIS VISIT THE SECTION OF THE MUSEUM OF PEACE DEDICATED TO THE SCULPTOR MARIO MOLINARI
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27 June 2025
Egemen Bagis, Turkiye's former Minister for Relations with the European Union and Ambassador to the Czech Republic (2019-2025), visited the section dedicated to the sculptor Mario Molinari at the Museum of Peace accompanied by his wife Beyhan.
Welcomed by the Secretary-General Prof. Michele Capasso, the guests retraced the human and artistic history of the great sculptor from Turin, expressing appreciation for the monumental works he created, for the "House-museum" in Turin and, in particular, for the creation of the "Totem for Peace" symbol of the United States of the World.
BEYHAN N. BAGIS SUBSCRIBES TO THE “KIMIYYA” MANIFESTO
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27 June 2025
Beyhan N. Bagis, businesswoman from Turkiye, signed the “KIMIYYA Manifesto” for Women's Rights.
Promoted by the United States of the World, the Fondazione Mediterraneo and the 43 national networks of the "Anna Lindh Foundation", "Kimiyya" brings together more than 3 million women around the world who are committed to gender equality and human rights.
EGEMEN BAGIS VISITING THE UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD AND THE MUSEUM OF PEACE
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27 June 2025
Egemen Bagis, former Minister for Relations with the European Union of Turkey and Ambassador to the Czech Republic (2019-2025), visited the headquarters of the United States of the World and the Museum of Peace accompanied by his wife Beyhan N. Bagis.
Welcomed by Secretary-General Prof. Michele Capasso, the guests reviewed 40 years of commitment to peace by the United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo.
On this occasion, the historic visit of the then Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on 2 September 2005 was recalled, during which the statesman was accompanied by Egemen Bagis, among others. There was great emotion in seeing the images of that day on the panels and in the ‘Istanbul Room’ inaugurated on that occasion.
During the meeting, joint actions were planned in agreement with the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC), with which the United States of the World recently signed a memorandum of understanding.
A number of books were donated to the guests, including the Yearbook of the United States of the World and the volume “Francis, the Pope of the United States of the World” with a foreword by Miguel Àngel Moratinos.
At the conclusion of the visit, SG Capasso presented a gift of the "Cry for Peace" t-shirt.
XVII EDITION OF THE MARE NOSTRUM AWARD
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23 June 2025
The Mare Nostrum Awards journalism prize, organised by Grimaldi Magazine Mare Nostrum and sponsored by the National Order of Journalists, has proclaimed the winners of the 17th edition, as decided by the jury chaired by Bruno Vespa and, as a historic member, Michele Capasso, President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo and Secretary-General of the United States of the World.
Here are the names of the winners:
- Tommaso Cerno (“Mediterranean, that sea less and less nostrum”, Il Tempo);
- Domenico Quirico (“The Arab revolts, refugees and the Mediterranean. History of a great missed opportunity”, La Stampa);
- Miguel Ángel Medina (for articles on the electrical transition in sea transport, El País);
- Sabrine Ahmed (for an article on self-driving ships, blockchain and artificial intelligence in the "motorways of the sea”, La Presse de Tunisie);
- ex aequo:
- Anagnostis Ananiadis (for an article published on Portnet.gr);
- Giulia Sarti and Andrea Puccini (for a multimedia reportage on marine acoustic pollution, Il Messaggero Marittimo).
The special “Knight of Work Guido Grimaldi” award, established by the Grimaldi family in memory of the group's founder, went to Roberto Napoletano, editor of the daily Il Mattino.
LEONE XIV: POLITICS IS NOT A JOB, IT IS A MISSION OF TRUTH AND GOODNESS
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21 June 2025
A delegation from the "United States of the World" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" attended the Jubilee of Leaders and met Pope Leone XIV.
In his address to parliamentarians from 68 countries, met in the Hall of Blessing for the Jubilee of Rulers, the Pope recalled the task of "protecting the good of the community", promoting effective religious freedom and responding to the "great challenge of artificial intelligence", to design "healthy, just and safe lifestyles" especially for young people. The source of inspiration is San Tommaso Moro "martyr of freedom and the primacy of conscience".
APPEAL FOR PEACE AGAINST WARS
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19 June 2025
Within the framework of the Anna Lindh Foundation Forum (#ALForum2025) held in Tirana, Albania, UNAOC (United Nations Alliance of Civilisations) organised a high-level discussion centred on the theme "Bridging Cultures and Religions in the Euro-Mediterranean Region: Reflections on Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity".
The focal point of the event was the speech by Prof. Michele Capasso, President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo and Secretary General of the United States of the World. On this occasion, he launched "THE APPEAL FOR PEACE AGAINST WAR", which has already been signed by more than one million people and whose first signatories include Miguel Angel Moratinos, High Representative of the UNAOC and Secretary General of the United Nations, and Michele Capasso.
ALFORUM2025: UNAOC SESSION ON DIALOGUE AND PEACE
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19 June 2025
In the framework of the Anna Lindh Foundation Forum (#ALForum2025) held in Tirana, Albania, UNAOC (United Nations Alliance of Civilisations) organised a high-level discussion focused on the theme "Bridging Cultures and Religions in the Euro-Mediterranean Region: reflections on two decades of dialogue for humanity".
Led by H.E. Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos, Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for the UNAOC and UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, and moderated by Ms. Nihal Saad, Director of the UNAOC, the session brought together high-level speakers, including: H.E. Mr. George Andreas Papandreou, former Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic; H.E. Mr. Mladen Ivanic, former President of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina; H.E. Mr. Egemen Bağış, former Minister of European Union Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye and Prof. Michele Capasso, President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo and Secretary-General of the United States of the World. On this occasion, the latter launched ‘THE APPEAL FOR PEACE AGAINST WAR’, which has already been signed by more than one million people and whose first signatories include Miguel Angel Moratinos and Michele Capasso.
SECOND PARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE ON INTERFAITH DIALOGUE
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19 June 2025
A delegation from the “United States of the World” and the “Fondazione Mediterraneo” attended the event. Coinciding with the Jubilee Year proclaimed by Pope Francis, the Chamber and Senate hosted the Second Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue entitled “Strengthening trust and embracing hope for our common future”. The event was organised and promoted by the Italian Parliament in collaboration with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
On Thursday 19, at 14. 30 in the Chamber of Montecitorio, the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Lorenzo Fontana, the President of the Senate, Ignazio La Russa, the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Tulia Ackson, Archbishop Rino Fisichella, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelisation, opened the proceedings, Senator Pier Ferdinando Casini, Honorary President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Italian group of the IPU, Miguel Angel Moratinos, High Representative for the Alliance of Civilisations and Ambassador of the United States of the World.
This was followed by a debate on combating hatred based on religion or belief. Among the co-moderators was MP Maurizio Lupi, vice-president of the Italian IPU group and, among the speakers, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect for the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.
The Rome Conference continued in the Chamber of Montecitorio the following day, Friday 20 June, from 9 a.m. with the dialogue of parliamentarians with religious representatives. The proceedings in the Chamber were broadcast live on the Chamber's webtv and satellite channel.
In parallel, thematic sessions were held in the groups' chamber.
The meeting followed the first Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue, entitled “Working together for our common future”, which took place in Marrakech in June 2023 and was organised by the Interparliamentary Union and the Parliament of the Kingdom of Morocco in cooperation with other partners.
Around 600 representatives, parliamentary delegates from 60 countries and representatives of more than ten religions took part.
On the morning of Saturday 21 June, there was a private audience with the Pope at the Vatican.
ALFORUM 2025
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18 June 2025
In the framework of the Anna Lindh Foundation Forum (#ALForum2025) held in Tirana, Albania, the President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo and Secretary-General of the United States of the World Michele Capasso spoke at the 19 June plenary session - organised by UNAOC (United Nations Alliance of Civilisations) - focused on the theme "Bridging Cultures and Religions in the Euro-Mediterranean Region: Reflections on Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity".
Led by H.E. Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos, Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for the UNAOC and UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, and moderated by Ms. Nihal Saad, Director of the UNAOC, the session brought together high-level speakers, including: H.E. Mr. George Andreas Papandreou, former Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic; H.E. Mr. Mladen Ivanic, former President of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina; H.E. Mr. Egemen Bağış, former Minister of European Union Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye and Prof. Michele Capasso, President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo and Secretary-General of the United States of the World: on this occasion, the latter launched "THE APPEAL FOR PEACE AGAINST WAR", which has already been signed by more than one million people and whose first signatories include Miguel Angel Moratinos and Michele Capasso.
On this occasion, Michele Capasso met with the President of the Anna Lindh Foundation Princess Rym Ali and many leaders who recalled Michele Capasso's role as Founder and promoter of the same Foundation from 2002 to 2018.
SECRETARY-GENERAL MICHELE CAPASSO MEETS PRINCESS RYM ALI
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18 June 2025
The Secretary-General of the United States of the World and President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo Michele Capasso met Princess Rym Ali, President of the Anna Lindh Foundation.
On this occasion, she recalled her friendship with her father Lakhdar Brahimi - former Foreign Minister of Algeria and later a high official of the United Nations - and underlined his commitment as founder of the Anna Lindh Foundation and leader of the Italian network for 15 years.
The Princess expressed her appreciation for the role of the Fondazione Mediterraneo and the United States of the World.