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ELISABETTA SERIO VISITS PINO DANIELE ALIVE WITH DUTCH FRIENDS
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27 February 2026
Elisabetta and her dutch friends were thrilled to visit "Pino Daniele Alive" at the Museum of Peace.
Welcomed by president Michele Capasso, they retraced the most significant moments in the life of the great musician.
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM THE ALDO MORO SCHOOL IN CASALNUOVO VISIT THE MUSEUM OF PEACE
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25 February 2026
Welcomed by President Michele Capasso, students and teachers from various classes at the Aldo Moro School in Casalnuovo visited the Museum and its main emotional itineraries.
On this occasion, President Capasso gave a lecture on the fundamental values that young people must refer to in order to become “producers” of our future, pursuing ethics, social justice and peace.
THE 13TH ASIA-PACIFIC FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (APFSD)
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24 February 2026
The “United States of the World” and the “Fondazione Mediterraneo” participated to the “Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD)”: is an annual, inclusive intergovernmental forum to support follow-up and review of progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the regional level.
This regional platform aims to inform, empower, and support Asia-Pacific countries (especially least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States) in their efforts to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and their targets set out by the 2030 Agenda by identifying regional trends and sharing best practices and lessons learned. The Forum convenes United Nations system bodies, member States, international organisations, civil society, and other stakeholders whose reflections feed into and inform the 2026 High-level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York, which reviews sustainable development progress at the global level.
The 13th APFSD will be organized from 24 to 27 February 2026 under the theme: “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all” at the United Nations Conference Center (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand.
In alignment with the focus of the 2026 HLPF, the Forum will assess progress on the SDGs under review: Goal 6 (clean water and sanitation); 7 (affordable and clean energy); 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure); 11 (sustainable cities and communities) and 17 (partnership for the Goals). Additionally, the Forum will assess progress on the Follow-up on the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development. The Forum will provide a platform and sessions to support countries presenting their voluntary national reviews at the 2026 HLPF.
CONDOLENCES ON THE DEATH OF LEÏLA SHAHID
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19 February 2026
Secretary-General Michele Capasso, the members of the Executive Council, the Council of Ambassadors and the representatives of the United States branches of the World express their deepest condolences on the loss of Leïla Shahid.
"We are heartbroken by the tragic death of Leïla, - Michele Capasso told the press - a great Palestinian woman, a dear friend, ambassador of Palestine to France and then to the European Union for several decades.
A key figure alongside Arafat in the Palestinian state project, she dedicated her life to her people, defending their right to exist like all other peoples of the world.
A member of the United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo, she was a leading figure in a period that saw us achieve the dream of two peoples in two states, which has now stalled due to a series of circumstances and the responsibilities of those who govern the State of Israel.
Leïla, seriously ill, decided to end her earthly existence, disappointed by the tragedy of Gaza and its people and by the destruction of the many efforts she had been involved in for more than half a century.
We wish to remember her with the smile and affection she gave us: her passion for Jacopo Molinari and her creativity, her staunch support for the “Totem of Peace”, symbol of the United States of the World, and her many stays in Naples and San Sebastiano al Vesuvio.
Thank you, Leïla, for giving us your friendship and your life. Thank you for your smile. We remember you with a collection of photos, with the beautiful article that Benjamine Barthe dedicated to you in “Le Monde” and with your latest interviews”.
ICESCO DAYS
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14 February 2026
The United States of the World and Fondazione Mediterraneo participate in ICESCO Days dedicated to the future, women's rights and human rights, sharing the values that inspire them.
PARTICIPANTS IN THE CYBERSECURITY CONFERENCE VISIT THE UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD AND THE MUSEUM OF PEACE
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11 February 2026
Cybersecurity conference participants visit the United States of the World and the Museum of Peace.
Participants in the conference "Cybersecurity for Businesses" visited the headquarters of the United States of the World and the Museum of Peace.
Welcomed by Secretary-General Michele Capasso, they watched the emotional video and viewed the "House for Peace" project.
There was unanimous recognition for this unique and extraordinary initiative and for a site that is part of humanity's emotional heritage.
CYBERSECURITY FOR BUSINESSES
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11 February 2026
Protecting to compete: this was the theme of the conference ‘Cybersecurity for businesses’, held on Wednesday 11 February 2026 in Naples, organised by AssoCyber in collaboration with Fondazione Asfàleia, ConFederSicurezza e Servizi, Fondazione Mediterraneo and Museo della Pace.
The event was dedicated to the current and future challenges of cybersecurity in the business context.
“In an increasingly digital and interconnected economic context, cybersecurity is no longer just a defensive measure, but a real strategic factor in development and reliability for businesses and citizens,” said Secretary-General Michele Capasso in his welcoming address.
The conference offered qualified insights and operational ideas through the contribution of experts from the academic, legal and business worlds, promoting dialogue between businesses, professionals and institutions.
Thanks to the AISeM – Quaser Certificazioni agreement, participants registered with AISeM were able to obtain a certificate of participation valid for the permanent updating of Security Managers (UNI 10459:2017).
The conference concluded with a visit to the United States of the World headquarters and the Peace Museum, with a light lunch providing a further opportunity for networking between speakers and participants.
ART BETWEEN UTOPIA, IA AND PEACE
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07 February 2026
Michele Capasso, Pia Molinari and Jacopo Molinari spoke at the Forum held at the UNSA Faculty of Economics in Sarajevo, specifically at the round table discussion entitled ‘AI & ART: How is AI transforming art?’
Moderated by Prof. Amila Akagić, ETF UNSA, 12 speakers from international universities and research centres discussed the topic. AI is everywhere, but do we truly understand its impact on our society and the future we are shaping? In this panel, we focus specifically on art, as it remains one of the most sincere mirrors of social change. Art reveals not only what technology enables, but also what it means to us as human beings. The aim of this panel is to open up a space for open and thoughtful exchange, bringing together the perspectives of academics, ethics experts and artists.
The discussion was based on three key dimensions: technology, ethical responsibility and the future of human expression. Through the voices of the twelve speakers, it was highlighted how artificial intelligence is already shaping our reality and influencing artistic practice, while challenging prevailing assumptions about its role, its limitations and the choices we face as a society moving towards the future.
Artificial intelligence has established itself as a transformative force in almost every area of modern life, reshaping economic structures.
Artificial intelligence has established itself as a transformative force in almost every area of modern life, reshaping economic structures, social interactions and ethical frameworks. It is often said that “artificial intelligence is just a tool: it all depends on how you use it”. But is this really the case? Can artificial intelligence replace charcoal, a paintbrush, a camera, a printing press, a musical instrument or a synthesiser, tools that have historically made art possible at any given time?
Millions of people around the world have now experienced AI. Some have been impressed by its speed and apparent creativity, others have been disappointed or disturbed by its limitations, and still others refuse to engage with it at all. These reactions reveal that our relationship with AI is not purely technical: it is emotional, cultural and deeply human. AI does not enter a neutral space; it enters established traditions, values and ideas about authorship, competence and expression.
‘Rather than offering definitive answers, the panel invited reflection,’ said Michele Capasso. ‘What changes when creation becomes mediated by algorithms? Where does human intention begin and end? And how can we preserve space for ambiguity, vulnerability and meaning in a future increasingly shaped by intelligent systems?’ he concluded.
CELEBRATION OF ST. GIOVANNI BOSCO AT THE MUSEUM OF PEACE
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31 January 2026
On the occasion of the celebration dedicated to St. Giovanni Bosco, numerous initiatives took place at the Museum of Peace: meetings of youth groups, visits to the emotional journeys dedicated to Don Bosco, communal prayers in the Chapel with the relics of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello.
President Michele Capasso recalled the significant moments in the establishment of the WORLD SALESIAN ORATORY with visits by the Rector Major Don Angel Fernandez Artime and the Mother Superior of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Yvonne Reungoat.
On this occasion, there was a special visit to the section dedicated to Pino Daniele with the “Amici della Musica” of Ginosa.
TOWARDS A FEDERAL EUROPE: FOUNDING VALUES AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF VOLUNTEERING, ASSOCIATIONS AND THE THIRD SECTOR
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30 January 2026
The third stage of the “Federal Europe: towards a constituent phase” journey arrives in Padua, a city symbolising civic engagement and participation, to focus on the contribution of volunteering, associations and the third sector in building a new Europe.
After discussions with the academic world in Salerno and a look at global challenges in Florence, Padua represents the social and community dimension of the federal project. It is no coincidence that the meeting is taking place in a city that has distinguished itself as the European Capital of Volunteering, a lively place of civic networks, solidarity and social innovation.
The meeting on Friday, 30 January 2026, was dedicated to reflecting on the founding values of a truly united Europe and on the necessary responses to the major social issues of our time: inequality, poverty, rights, democratic participation, peace and environmental sustainability. The discussion between the main voluntary organisations and European federalist movements aims to strengthen a shared vision: a federal Europe cannot be created without the active involvement of organised civil society.
The Padua stage therefore aims to be more than just a meeting: it is a laboratory for co-design and co-responsibility, in which the third sector contributes to defining the social profiles of the European federal structure, bringing concrete experiences, real needs and practices of participatory democracy.
This is a fundamental step on the road to the 2026 Naples Summit – at the headquarters of the “United States of the World” – where these energies and proposals will converge to give shape to a true constituent phase of the United States of Europe.