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THE BUS OF REMEMBRANCE
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11 July 2025
At 5 a.m., buses depart from the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina: heading for Srebrenica, for the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the genocide.
Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari are on the first bus that will take representatives from various countries to the place where the most ferocious genocide of the 20th century was perpetrated.
A journey in memory but also, and above all, in hope: for true and lasting peace.
THE TOTEM FOR PEACE IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF GENOCIDE
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08 July 2025
Secretary-General Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari - head of the "Totem for World Peace" project - carried out an inspection to verify the site for the monumental work by sculptor Mario Molinari to be dedicated to the victims of the 11 July 1995 genocide in Srebrenica.
Accompanied by the deputy mayor of Srebrenica and president of the Committee for the celebrations of the 30th anniversary Hamdija Fejzić, the guests were able to verify the various possibilities for the realisation of the work, as established by the Memorial Committee.
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.
MARIA GRAZIA ELENA BRANDARA SIGNS THE “KIMIYYA” POSTER
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26 June 2025
Maria Grazia Elena Brandara, former mayor of Naro (Agrigento) and member of the “Nuova Agorà” Association, has signed the “KIMIYYA MPoster” 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 worldwide committed to the affirmation of gender equality and human rights.
MARIELLA LO BELLO SIGNS THE “KIMIYYA” POSTER
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26 June 2025
Mariella Lo Bello, former Vice President of the Sicilian Region and member of the “Nuova Agorà” Association, has 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 worldwide committed to the affirmation of gender equality and human rights.
ENZA CLEMENTI SIGNS THE “KIMIYYA” POSTER
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26 June 2025
Enza CLementi, entrepreneur and member of the “Nuova Agorà” Association, signed the “KIMIYYA Poster” 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 the affirmation of gender equality and human rights.
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".