PASTA AND PEACE AROUND THE TOTEM BY MOLINARI

Folco Quilici, Mimmo Jodice and other friends have enjoyed the “Totem of Peace” by Molinari, who became Pasta Setaro. On this occasion it was proposed the slogan “P & P”: PASTA AND PEACE.

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THE TOTEM FOR PEACE IN BUCCINO. THE MONUMENTAL WORK THE SCULPTOR MARIO MOLINARI INAUGURATED IN THE ANCIENT “VOLCEI”

It was inaugurated in Buccino the “Totem of Peace Tricolore “ by sculptor Mario Molinari, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the tragic bombing that resulted in Buccino 45 victims. A monument bearing the Red Sail Mario Molinari in the heart of the Ancient Volcei.
“What Buccino - said President Michele Capasso - has a strong symbolic value, in this very difficult period of history where it is absolutely necessary to sow peace and unity. The International Committee of the Foundation has chosen the work of Molinari because he is an artist sensitive to issues of peace and dialogue between cultures.’’ Great audience participation for the ceremony of inauguration of the work, including the Mayor of Buccino Nicola Parisi with the junta to complete, the Min. Pl. Enrico Granara - coordinator of the euro Mediterranean policies at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - l ‘ entrepreneur Mario Magaldi - among the most important in the world for its innovations and original of Buccino - professors Massimo Pica Ciamarra - world-renowned architect and urban planner - and the historian Guido D’Agostino and still Senator Angelica Saggese on behalf of the Italian Parliament.
On this occasion it was proposed a symbolic passing of the “witness” of the Totem of Peace Buccino from the city of Tripoli, in Libya, and troubled land “ thirsty “ Peace : to pick the Italian Ambassador in Tripoli Giuseppe Buccino Grimaldi.

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ALEX ZANOTELLI TO FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO

Alex Zanotelli, comboni, a supporter of the campaigns for the right to water as good of humanity, visited the headquarters of the Fondazione Mediterraneo expressing appreciation for the action in favor of dialogue and environmental protection.

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GOING TO THE MAMT: THE NATIVITY OF FERRIGNO

A delegation led by Min.Pl. Enrico Granara, coordinator of the euro Mediterranean policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visited the construction site of MAMT preview - Mediterranean Museum of Art, Music and Traditions, focusing in particular on the crib eighteenth century Giuseppe Ferrigno donated to the Foundation and the Mediterranean is taking place in the Museum.

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INTERNATIONAL MEETING: THE WARS AGAINST LAWYERS

Co-organized by the National Association of Democratic Lawyers, was held at the Hall of Vesuvius Fondazione Mediterraneo international meeting “Jurists against the wars.”
On this occasion, the Foundation presented the Appeal for Peace in Syria.

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THE RIDE – ITALIAN NETWORK FOR THE EUROMED DIALOGUE – IS BORN

After nearly ten years of activity, the Italian network of the Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue Between Cultures has been incorporated into a non-governmental organization for social activities (ONLUS – according to the Italian Law). Its charter was registered in the RIDE headquarters in Naples, by the Notary Public Iaccarino-Fasano.  The four founding parties signed the incorporation documents: Mr. Enrico Granara, on behalf of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Michele Capasso, on behalf of the ‘Fondazione Mediterraneo’; Mr. Roberto Russo, on behalf of Fispmed ONLUS; and Mr. Marco Santangelo on behalf of the “Istituto Paralleli del Nord Ovest”.

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THIRD UNION FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN CONFERENCE ON ENHANCING THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN SOCIETY

It took place in Paris on 11 and 12 September the Third Conference of the Union for the Mediterranean on strengthening the role of women in society, which was opened by the co‑chairmen of the UfM, the High Representative Catherine Ashton and Minister of Social Development of the Kingdom of Jordan, Reem Abu Hassan. A welcome was addressed by the owner, the Minister of women’s rights of the French government, Najat Vallaud-Belkacem. All stressed the desire to grasp the Third Ministerial on women as an opportunity to give new impetus to the exercise of the UfM and the overall pass by the “Mediterranean of principles” to the “Mediterranean of projects”. The Paris Conference, in fact, wanted to be a time to relaunch the process of political dialogue and choosing such a sensitive issue such as that of the status of women in the Mediterranean countries , it was definitely a test. Attending this conference will follow other events in Brussels , which will bring together Ministers responsible for Trade Union for the Mediterranean (November 5) for Transport (14 November) and Energy (10 December). Conference participants have all stressed the importance of working together to ensure that women will be recognized fair treatment and protection of their rights. The countries of the northern shore of the Mediterranean, in welcoming the Final Declaration , have focused their interventions on the need to put in place more stringent efforts to transform the principles into concrete actions. At the points of the Final Declaration there are elements that the Mediterranean Foundation , with Vice-President prof. Caterina Arcidiacono , has developed since the inception of the Foundation - 1994 - and re-presented in the Euromed Civil Forum held in Brussels September 3, 2013 on the same subject .

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A PIZZA FOR PEACE

At the conclusion of the event “PIZZAFEST 2013,” sponsored by “Associazione Pizzaioli of Naples” and the “Molino Caputo”. President Michele Capasso, the councilor for the City of Naples Pina Tommasielli and Councilman Antonio Luongo visited the stands promoting the “Pizza for peace “in order to emphasize the urgency of peace in Syria and in other parts of the world.

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THE FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO JOIN THE PRAYER VIGIL ISSUED BY FRANCIS POPE

A delegation of the Fondazione Mediterraneo has participated in St. Peter’s Square at the vigil of prayer and fasting by Pope Francesco around the world for peace, against war and, especially, to solve the tragic situation in Syria.
President Capasso expressed their praise for the simplicity, the strength and the power of words of Pope Francis.

“At this difficult time - said Capasso - is reason to hope the presence and the initiative of Pope Francis. The simplicity and power of his words awaken the consciences of those who have to decide and, I hope, will help transform the LOVE OF POWER in the indispensable POWER OF LOVE”.

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INSTALLED THE “TOTEM FOR PEACE” BY MOLINARI

Following the completion of installation of the work “Totem for Peace” in Buccino, attended by the president Capasso and the Mayor Parisi.
The monumental work of Mario Molinari was placed in the main entrance of the historic landmark building that hosts the Buccino.
The opening is scheduled for September 14, 2013.

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