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MATILDA RAFFA CUOMO PROMOTES THE BOOK NOSTRO MARE NOSTRO
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29 November 2012
During her visit to Naples for the “World Forum for Child Welfare”, the Persident of “Mentoring USA” Matilda Raffa Cuomo promoted Michle Capasso’s book “Nostro Mare Nostro” referring to it as “journey through life”.
WORLD FORUM FOR CHILD WELFARE 2012 (EN)
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26 November 2012
This year, the 23rd edition of the “World Forum for Child Welfare 2012” took place at the Stazione Marittima in Naples from 26-29 November. It was organized by the IFCW under the patronage of the President of the Republic together with Mentoring USA7Italian Onlus and the Albero della Vita Foundation. The World Forum 2012 was supported by the Campania Regional Department for Social Services and the collaboration of the Curia of Naples and General Consulate of the United States of America in Naples. The Fondazione Mediterraneo supported this initiative.
The inaugural ceremony for the WF12 opened with a performance by the musical ensemble “Sanitansamble” and was attended by representatives from international, National, regional and local institutions: Stefano Caldoro, President of the Campania Region; Luigi de Magistris, Mayor of Naples; Ermanno Russo, Councillor for Social Affairs in the Campania Region; Marco Rossi-Doria, Undersecretary of State for Education, Universities and Research; Gianni Pittella, acting Vice President of the European Parliament; Vincenzo Spadafora, National Guarantor of Childhood and Adolescence; Lorena Rambaudi, Coordinator of the Committee for Social Policies of the Conference of State-Regions; Catriona Williams, President of IFCW; Matilda Raffa Cuomo and Sergio Cuomo, Mentoring USA/Italy Charitable Organization; Patrizio Paoletti, President of the Fondazione L’Albero della Vita.
National and international leaders, experts and representatives of the academic world involved on a daily basis at global level in the protection of minors participated in the 2012 edition, On November 28, a special event was organized entitled: “The person who changed my life”, which is also the title of the book by Matilda Raffa Cuomo. Letizia Moratti, Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, and the President of Eni Giuseppe Recchi took part.
Michele Capasso, President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo and Pia Molinari, Director of the Youths and Childhood Sector of the Fondazione spoke of the Fondazione’s twenty-year history, and in particular, their activities for childhood (the Mediterranean Observatory for Children’s Rights, the "Rita Allamprese” Mediterranean Award for Children, etc.).
Il Forum si è concluso con l'assegnazione del Premio Mediterraneo Rita Allamprese per l'infanzia a Matilda Raffa Cuomo e delle "Medaglie d'Onore" per l'Infanzia all'assessore delle Attività Sociali della Regione Campania Ermanno Russo, al Presidente dell'International Forum for Child Welfare Catriona Williams e al direttore de l'Albero della Vita onlus Ivano Abbruzzi.
CATERINA ARCIDIACONO PRESENTS HER BOOK “I FELL DOWN THE STAIRS - THE PLACES AND ACTORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE”
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23 November 2012
In preparation for the day of sensitizing the public to the issuing of overcoming sexual violence against women, the Department for Equal Opportunities at the Municipality of Naples invited the public to discuss the book “Sono caduta dalle scale (edited by Caterina Arcidiacono, co-founder of the Fondazione Mediterraneo) which presents the results of research carried out in Naples and the its province on the theme of domestic violence through the voice of its victims, health and social services workers.
Introduction: Caterina Arcidiacono
Interventions: Pina Tomasielli Councillor for Equal Opportunities, Municipality of Naples, Patrizia Iaccarino, Committee for Equal Opportunities at the Order of Doctors in Naples, Rosa Papa, Local Health Authority (Na1 Unit) for the Protection of Women’s Health.
Those participating with the authors included:
Annalisa Amodeo, Massimo Aria, Ornella Ascione, Francesca Colaiaco, Filomena Coronella, Gabriella Ferrari Bravo, Francesco Garzillo, Palma Menna, Adele Nunziante Cesaro, Simona Picariello, Fortuna Procentese, Elisabetta Riccardi, Cristiano Scandurra, Giuseppe Stanziano, Filomena Tuccillo, Lucia Valenzi, Gennaro Volpe, Anna Zurolo, Modera Rossana Russo Committee for Equal Opportunities at the Order of Journalists.
MASSIMO PICA CIAMARRA AT THE MAISON DES ALLIANCES
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23 November 2012
Professor architect Massimo Pica Ciamarra, with his wife Adriana, is a guest at the Maison des Alliances. On this occasion the programmatic hypotheses for the creation of an Institute dedicated to liveable cities were examined.
WOMEN’S CONTRIBUTION FOR DIALOGUE AND CHANGE” - 2nd Preparatory Meeting for the Anna Lindh Mediterranean Forum 2013
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21 November 2012
A seminar on the theme of women took place in Casablanca in preparation for the Anna Lindh Mediterranean Forum in Marseille.
CHINA-ITALY INNOVATION FORUM – SIEE 2012 (EN)
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19 November 2012
President Michele Capasso participated in the “China Italy Innovation Forum–SIEE 2012” at the City of Science, and event relating to technological exchanges between research centres and innovative companies in Italy and China.
It was inaugurated in the presence of Minister Francesco Profumo and Chinese Ambassador Ding Weng, as well asother eminent guests such as the Mayor of Naples Luigi De Magistris, the Deputy Mayor of Beijing Chen Gang representative of companies and research centers for the respective countries.
More than 600 people enrolled for the event including businessmen, researchers and scientists, including about 200 entrepreneurs from the Chinese business sector and institutional representatives. In fact, four Chinese delegations sent business delegations, including the Municipalities of Beijing, Sichuan, Henan and Tianjin.
In addition to the Minister of Education and Research and Ministry of foreign Affairs, the innovative systems of three regions were presented: Campania, Tuscany and Piedmont . The Italian promoters of the event included, in addition to the Fondazione Idis–Città della Scienza, major research institutions such as: CNR and ENEA, ICE, Invitalia, GSE and Entrerprise Europe Network.
President Michele Capasso spoke with Prof. Massimo Pica Ciamarra on the subject of developing cities and Smart Cities.
CHINA ITALY INNOVATION FORUM (EN)
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18 November 2012
President Michele Capasso and Professor Caterina Arcidiacono – member of the Fondazione – took part in the “China Italy Innovation Forum” at the City of Science in Naples.
On that occasion, the participants, who included the Mayor of Naples de Magistris, Governor of the Campania Region Caldoro, the Chinese Ambassador to Italy and the Italian Minister of Education, Profumo, analyzed the opportunities for China in various sectors. President Capasso emphasized the key role to be played by China on the South Mediterranean shore, as well as the need to bring China to the negotiating table for major discussions on Euro-Mediterranean cooperation, including for a relating to both culture and civil society.
AWARDS CEREMONY FOR THE 2012 MARE NOSTRUM AWARD
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18 November 2012
The Awards ceremony for the “2012 Mare Nostrum Awards” took place in Naples.
Created by the “Grimaldi Magazine”, the Mare Nostrum Awards are dedicated to the promotion of Sea Motorways. Its aim is to valorize this exceptional opportunity for exchange, linking and sustainable development for all countries in the Mediterranean area. The prize money value of the Mare Nostrum Awards amounts to euro 50,000 as every year, shared among the first five award winners. The international panel of the Award is composed of eminent representatives from the fields of journalism and culture. In fact, its President Folco Quilici was assisted by Brahim Aouam, former Consul of the Tunisian Republic in Naples, Vassiliki Armogeni, Greek journalist for the magazine Efoplistis, Michele Capasso, President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo, Diana De Feo, RAI reporter, Mimmo Jodice, photographer, Enric Juliana, Deputy Editor of the Spanish daily newspaper, La Vanguardia, Paul Kyprianou, former President of the Associazione Armatori RoRo Europei, Virman Cusenza, Director of Il Mattino. The Awards Secretary is Luciano Bosso, journalist and director of Grimaldi Magazine Mare Nostrum.
During the event, hosted by Massimo Giletti, the President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo Michele Capasso emphasized the need in such difficult times to “show courage” in every field to promote peace and development. In a convivial atmosphere, meeting with journalist Giovannino Russo and Folco Quilici, Capasso referred to their joint experiences in dialogue and protection of the environment.
THE 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NUNZIATELLA MILITARY ACADEMY
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17 November 2012
President Michele Capasso, together with members of the Fondazione Mediterraneo Vittorio di Pace and Claudio Azzolini, participated in a ceremony for the 225th Anniversary of the Nunziatella Military Academy and Swearing-In Ceremony for the Cadets of the 225 Course. In that occasion, the Gold Medal of the Carabinieri was presented to the Colours of the Nunziatella Academy in the presence of the Chief of Staff of the Army and General Commander of the Arma dei Carabinieri.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET TO STIMULATE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION
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16 November 2012
On 16 November 2012, during the a week of activities from 19-25 November 2012, numerous initiatives were undertaken within the framework of the project for “The Development of the Mediterranean Diet to stimulate sustainable growth in the region”. The event was conceived and organized by Fispmed Onlus (a charitable association) with the participation of the Ministry for Agricultural, alimentary and Forestry Policies and the Municipality of Solarino (SR).
Two themes were proposed, “Mediterranean Cooking discovering the links between nature, food and culture”, which took place on 16 November, and the “Marathon for Sustainable Development for the Mediterranean Community”, which took place during the week from 19-25 November in the framework of the UNESCO Week for Education and Sustainable Development promoted by the Italian National Committee for UNESCO on the theme of Mother Earth, Diet, Agriculture and Ecosystems. In a broader context, initiatives of the “Network of Restaurants supporting the Mediterranean Diet” are linked to the project and can be identified by quality certification.