The President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo, Michele Capasso, welcomed the Honorary Consul of Japan, Prof. Alberto Carotenuto and presented him with the “2012 Mediterranean Award for Information” dedicated to the memory of the Japanese journalist Mika Yamamoto “who sacrificed her own life at the age of 45, when she was killed in cross-fire between rebels and Syrian army soldiers in Aleppo. She will be remembered for the spirit with which she informed the world of the crimes against humanity so that such savagery can be halted in the name of civilization, promotion of human rights and peace”.

Pia Molinari and other members of the Fondazione Mediterraneo took part, together with representatives from different countries, including diplomats and dignitaries from the world of culture, science, politics, religion and the armed forces, the Mayors of the Amalfi Coast (UNESCO cultural heritage) who support and promote the “Totem for Peace” (by Mario Molinari).

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The President Fondazione Mediterraneo, Michele Capasso, together with Vittorio di Pace and Pia Molinari, welcomed Professor Corrado Beguinot presentino him with the “2012 Mediterranean Silver Dolphin Award” “for having dedicated  his long working life to scientific research and town planning experimentation at international level aimed at creating and promoting the idea of a European interethnic cabled city.

The Fondazione Aldo Della Rocca is the precursor to the new cabled interethnic era and the basis for peace in the world in which all peoples can unite in kindred spirit as a united people in a united city”.

Members of the Fondazione Mediterraneo took part together with representatives from different countries including diplomats and dignitaries from the world of culture, science, politics, religion and the armed forces, the Mayors of the Amalfi Coast (UNESCO cultural heritage) who support and promote the “Totem for Peace” (by Mario Molinari).

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The President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo, Michele Capasso, presented the 2012 Mediterranean Award for Peace and Inter-religious Dialogue to Sister Maria Pia Giudici “for her commitment and dedication to peace and dialogue among different faiths and secular culture, and who through her warmth and love in her quest for simplicity and spirituality helps others to look inside themselves and rediscover the will to love themselves and one another”.

By video, Sister Maria Pia Giudici expressed her appreciation of the Award. The official ceremony for the presentation of the award and a day of study will be held on 30 September 2012 at the Casa di Preghiera “San Biagio” in Subiaco.

Members of the Fondazione Mediterraneo took part together with representatives from different countries including diplomats and dignitaries from the world of culture, science, politics, religion and the armed forces, the Mayors of the Amalfi Coast (UNESCO cultural heritage) who support and promote the “Totem for Peace” (by Mario Molinari).

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At a solemn ceremony held on the day of the funeral of Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, the President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo, Michele Capasso, handed a letter by Sister Maria Pia Giudici to the jury of the Mediterranean Award in which she asked for the “2013 Special Edition Mediterranean Award" and the title of "Ambassador of the United States of the World" to be dedicated to the memory of Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini.
The jury, composed of representative of the three monotheistic religions, representative of secular culture and atheists agreed unanimously on the award. The ceremony will be held in 2013 on a day dedicated to the work of Cardinal Martini.
Members of the Fondazione Mediterraneo took part together with representatives from different countries including diplomats and dignitaries from the world of culture, science, politics, religion and the armed forces, the Mayors of the Amalfi Coast (UNESCO cultural heritage) who support and promote the “Totem for Peace” (by Mario Molinari).

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A solemn ceremony was held for the signature of an important memorandum of understanding between ALECSO (Arab League Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and the Fondazione Mediterraneo. It was attended by UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova, the World President of ICOMOS Gustavo Araoz, as well as ambassadors and representatives of European and Arabic countries.

The international jury of the Mediterranean Award has given this prestigious acknowledgment in the Diplomacy Section to US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton “for her actions to promote a new US policy in the Mediterranean, thanks to which it has been possible to support the Arab Spring and the democratization process in Arab countries based on freedom and solidarity”.

UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova supports the “Totem for Peace” by Mario Molinari which is becoming increasingly recognised as the Symbol of Peace by Peoples of the world.

Mayors from the Amalfi Coast received the “Totem for Peace” by sculptor Mario Molinari at the Mediterranean Awards held in Naples.

The Mayors, among whom was the President of the Conference of Mayors, Antonio Della Pietra, took part in this important event at the headquarters of the Fondazione Mediterraneo thanks to its excellent relations with the Mayor of Minori, Andrea Reale, as part of the multiethnic festival at the end of July in the suggestive typical town which on the Amalfi coastline.

The participation of the Mayors from the Amalfi Coast was important in that the Awards, which, were established in 1996, and together with the Nobel are considered to be among the most important acknowledgements in the world. there have been more than 200 award winners, juries from 43 countries and major international institutions among its partners.