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REPUBLIC DAY (CUMHURIYET BAYRAMI)
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29 October 2025
A delegation from the "United States of the World" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" took part in the celebrations for Turkey's Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı), which commemorates the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
The celebrations, which took place throughout the country, included concerts, parades, fireworks and decorations with red and white flags.
Republic Day marks the formal end of the Ottoman Sultanate and the birth of modern Turkey. Although the Turkish Grand National Assembly had been established in 1920, 29 October 1923 was the official date of the proclamation, and Atatürk was elected the first president of the Republic.
The celebrations take place over several days, starting on the afternoon of 28 October and ending at midnight on 29 October. Cities are filled with Turkish flags and public events are organised.
"It is the most important national holiday in Turkey,’ said Secretary-General Michele Capasso, ‘celebrated with great pride and popular participation".
A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR MIMMO JODICE
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28 October 2025
Rather than words, we leave a collection of photos as a memento of a friend, a mentor, and a partner in our mission for the Mediterranean, which in these times is on the lips of so many who have forgotten those who have dedicated and continue to dedicate their lives to a place that means above all LOVE, COMPETENCE, and PASSION: as Mimmo taught us.
A hug, Mimmo, from the members of the Fondazione Mediterraneo: you were among the first to believe in our project and to join as a founding member.
43RD SESSION OF THE UNESCO GENERAL CONFERENCE
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27 October 2025
Delegations from the "United States of the World" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" are participating in the 43rd Session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, the cultural capital of Uzbekistan, from 27 October to 13 November, under the banner of Mondiacult 2025. This is the first time that the Conference is not being held in Paris.
Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, opened the General Conference in the presence of representatives from 194 member countries, with young people at the forefront.
The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, introduced the proceedings by expressing the nation's deep pride in hosting the event and reaffirming the importance of UNESCO's mission in today's geopolitical landscape. He also stressed the urgency of forward-looking global initiatives on artificial intelligence, education and ethical technology that aim to promote peace, understanding and the well-being of humanity.
"We must all commit ourselves to the future of young people by developing inclusive education that fully integrates artificial intelligence technologies into the educational process, said Secretary-General Michele Capasso, and this is a necessity of our time, to prevent artificial intelligence from “dominating” processes and nullifying the fundamental value of human beings".
The 14th Youth Forum, which began on 27 October, concluded with a Declaration presented to Member States at the opening of the General Conference. One hundred and fifty young people discussed the consequences of climate change, particularly for young people: this was the theme chosen for the 14th Youth Forum.
This Conference will shape the Organisation's future priorities: in addition to the official appointment of the next Director-General of UNESCO, who will replace Audrey Azoulay, it will adopt the first global recommendation on the ethics of neurotechnologies.
The conference will also feature thematic debates, exhibitions and side events exploring the future of education, science, culture and information.
THE CAMPANIA REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE COURT AND THE VALENCIA REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE COURT VISIT THE MUSEUM
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24 October 2025
Accompanied by the president of the seventh section of the Campania Regional Administrative Court, Dr Maria Laura Maddalena, representatives of the Valencia Regional Administrative Court (Spain) – president Antonio Lopez with judges Fernando Nieto and Ilario Ancar – visited the headquarters of the United States of the World and the Museum of Peace, expressing great appreciation for this unique and extraordinary place.
THE UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD LAUNCHES THE MAJKE PROGRAMME
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19 October 2025
The United States of the World, with its 181 member countries and over 16,000 civil society organisations, is implementing the MAJKE (Mothers) programme, which was presented in Rome and Paris in 2023 and in Sarajevo in 2025.
This initiative is one of the main actions of the United States of the World and features the "Mothers" of war victims, children who have died of hunger, victims of organised crime and mafias, femicides and all those who have suffered, are suffering and will suffer violence in a world immersed in a great famine of love and contaminated by a suicidal selfishness that is destroying the fundamental values of life.
The main purpose is to collect the "VOICES" of the "Mothers" to bear witness to the insults to humanity caused daily by tragedies, exterminations, genocides and violence.
The hope is that this "global testimony" of "Mothers" will constitute an act of peace capable of ensuring a future of reconciliation and cooperation, so that these tragedies will never be repeated.
MAJKE is supported by leading international institutions.
CANONISATION OF SISTER MARIA TRONCATTI AND SAINT BARTOLO LONGO
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19 October 2025
From the Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello Chapel of the Museum of Peace, live broadcast from St. Peter's Square for the canonisation ceremony of Sister Maria Troncatti and Saint Bartolo Longo.
Live from Sarajevo, President Michele Capasso and Director Pia Molinari emphasised the importance of the canonisation of Sister Maria Troncatti for the FMA and the entire Salesian Family, recalling one of her fundamental thoughts: "I give you the medicine, but it is Mary Help of Christians who heals you".
Similarly, Capasso recalled the importance of the example of St. Bartolo Longo for the secular world that must convert to the true faith.
REMEMBERING MATVEJEVIĆ WITH IBRAHIM SPAHIĆ
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19 October 2025
President Michele Capasso, accompanied by Pia Molinari, retraced with Ibrahim Spahić the places frequented by his close friends Predrag Matvejević, Izet Sarajlić and Abdulah Sidran.
The first copy of the Bosnian edition of Matvejević's ‘Mediterranean Breviary’ was found in the library of the Bosnian Institute.
Immediately afterwards, in the classic artisan coffee shop.
THE MEDITERRANEAN PEACE AWARD GOES TO THE CITY OF SARAJEVO
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18 October 2025
During a solemn ceremony held at Sarajevo City Hall (the Vijećnica), the Mediterranean Peace Prize was awarded to the city of Sarajevo.
The prestigious award was announced to the Bosnian Ambassador to Italy, Amira Arifović Harms, on 6 June 2025 in Naples.
The ceremony was attended by ambassadors and representatives from the political and religious worlds of various countries, including the Secretary-General of the United Nations and High Representative for the Alliance of Civilisations, Miguel Àngel Moratinos, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Elmedin Konaković, Dimitri Avramopoulos, former European Commissioner and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, and others.
The award was accepted by the Mayor of Sarajevo, Samir Avdić.
MEETING WITH JASMINA BEŠLAGIĆ
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18 October 2025
Secretary General Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari met with Jasmina Bešlagić, board member of the Bosniacki Institut in Sarajevo, which houses one of the largest libraries in the city.
On this occasion, several copies of the book "War Journals. Bosnia" in multiple languages were donated to the library.
MEETING WITH IBRAHIM SPAHIĆ
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18 October 2025
Secretary-General Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari met with Ibrahim Spahić, a dear friend and founding member of Fondazione Mediterraneo.
On this occasion, various possibilities for collaboration were examined for the artistic and cultural events planned in Sarajevo for 2026 and curated by Spahić, who accompanied the guests on a visit to various exhibitions and displays. The visit concluded with a stop at an old coffee shop where coffee is produced by hand according to ancient tradition.