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EVENTS ON THE OCCASION OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF GUSTAV ROL'S ASCENT TO HEAVEN
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22 September 2023
On the occasion of the 29th anniversary of Gustavo Rol's ascent to heaven, events commemorating the Enlightened Man, Artist and Thinker, creator of the United States of the World, were held at the United States of the World headquarters and the MAMT Museum of Peace.
FROM SOUTH AFRICA AND AUSTRIA AT THE MUSEUM OF PEACE
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21 September 2023
Visitors from South Africa and Austria visited the Peace Museum and, in particular, the section dedicated to Raffaele Capasso on the 33rd anniversary of his death.
THE NEW CATALOGUE OF THE PEACE MUSEUM MAMT PUBLISHED
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21 September 2023
The new catalogue of the "Museum of Peace - MAMT" has been published in six languages. More than 220 pages bear witness to the "Museum of Emotions", a World Heritage Site.
THE MUSEUM REMEMBERS RAFFAELE CAPASSO ON THE THIRTY-THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH
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21 September 2023
On the occasion of the 31st anniversary of his death, the MAMT - Museum of Peace remembers Raffaele Capasso, Mayor of San Sebastiano al Vesuvio for 35 years and an example of a politician dedicated to the "Common Good".
Appreciation for Mayor Capasso's work was expressed by the many visitors who stressed the importance of "Politics" with a capital "P".
For this occasion, a special edition of the book "IL VIAGGIO DEL SIGNOR NIENTE" dedicated to Raffaele Capasso was distributed: among the recipients were young people from primary schools throughout Italy.
THE UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD AT THE MEDITERRANEAN MEETINGS WITH POPE FRANCIS
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17 September 2023
The United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo took part in the "Mediterranean Meetings" organised in Marseille from 17 to 24 September 2023, at the initiative of the Italian Bishops' Conference: a process of confrontation between the dioceses of the countries bordering the Mediterranean began in 2020 in Bari. This process is in the spirit of Pope Francis' 'Mediterranean' journeys, from Lampedusa (2013) to Marseille (2023), passing through Tirana, Sarajevo, Lesbos, Cairo, Jerusalem, Cyprus, Naples, Rabat, Malta, etc.
After 490 years since the visit of Clement VII, a Pope visits the city of Marseilles.
MARSEILLE STILL AT THE CENTRE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
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17 September 2023
Since 6 July 2000, almost a quarter of a century has passed since the Fondazione Mediterraneo and the United States of the World presented their programmes, projects and concrete initiatives in Marseille on the issues of migration, integration, ecological conversion and respect for creation.
Jean Claude Gaudin, Vice-President of the Senate and historic mayor of Marseille from 1995 to 2020, supported our action by organising a solemn "Rentrée" with les "Assises de la Méditerranée": more than 1,500 representatives from various countries who for 4 days discussed the Foundation's programmes and projects.
Present at the "Mediterranean Meetings" organised by the Mediterranean bishops from 17 to 24 September 2023 - with the participation of Pope Francis - President Michele Capasso said: "I thought of those days in July 2000 when we returned from Marseilles full of enthusiasm and hope. And then the visits of Mayor Gaudin to Naples and Benevento, the award to "Marseille Esperance" presented in Naples, the inauguration of the 'Marseille Room' at the headquarters of the United States of the World.
So many protagonists reappearing: here is Pope Francis at the centre of the same stage where with Shimon Peres and other Heads of State we gathered the first adhesions to the United States of the World, here are Bishops and Cardinals of the Mediterranean countries at centre stage, as were then academics, university rectors, mayors of the main cities adhering to the United States of the World.
Here is the then Mayor Gaudin, tired and disappointed, next to the Pope as if to remind him never to leave the Mediterranean.
And then the room where the Pope meets President Macron: the same room where with Shimon Peres we signed the first draft of the Constitution of the United States of the World.
And then the driveway to the Pharo Palace, where in the same place where the President accompanies the Pope in his wheelchair we laid the foundations for a true interreligious dialogue with his brother and friend Father Paolo dall'Oglio a few weeks before his death.
So many memories entrusted to so many images - President Capasso concludes - with a sadness and a hope. The sadness is not having succeeded, despite constant efforts, in making the Mediterranean a sea of exchanges and knowledge, but a tomb of dignity, as Pope Francis said. The hope lies in this variegated mosaic of cultures and faiths that can, if properly coordinated, be the founding element of a new model of solidarity based on welcome and coexistence".
THE MUSIC ARCHIVE OF THE MUSEUM OF PEACE MAMT EXPANDED
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12 September 2023
The Music Archive of the Museum of Peace - MAMT is proud to possess, among other things, the entire manuscript musical works of composer Adelmo Bartolucci (1853-1938) following a kind donation by the Amirante family. The musician's unique and original scores, sheet music and instrumental parts are part of the archive, which also houses an extensive record collection of classical and opera music - including valuable vintage records and librettos. There is also an extensive musicological library and music editions.
An integral part of the Museum is the historical piano of Playel construction that belonged to Pietro Mascagni, the celebrated composer of Cavalleria rusticana, the work that most embodies the verist musical spirit.
The Museum of Peace - MAMT Music Archive is directed by Prof. Andrea Zepponi.
THE CONDOLENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD FOR THE VICTIMS IN MOROCCO
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09 September 2023
The United States of the World - with its autonomous sections "Fondazione Mediterraneo" and "Accademia del Mediterraneo" - expressed its deep condolences to King Mohammed VI and the Moroccan members of the institution for the thousands of victims caused by the strong earthquake in the Marrakech region.
The Marrakech office of the United States of the World - directed by Prof. Lhassan Hbid in collaboration with Prof. Mohamed Knidiri - under the coordination of Secretary-General Prof. Michele Capasso, is activating the best synergies to "rope in" and provide concrete aid to the earthquake victims.
It is precisely Secretary General Capasso who expressed his deep emotion for a people to whom he is strongly attached and for a city, Marrakech, that he considers his "second homeland".
THE UNITED STATES ON THE FRONT LINE FOR AID TO MOROCCO
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09 September 2023
After the strong earthquake that caused so many victims, the Marrakech btanch office of the United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo - directed by Prof. Lhassan Hbid in collaboration with Prof. Mohamed Knidiri - with the coordination of Secretary-General Prof. Michele Capasso, is activating the best synergies to "rope in" and provide concrete aid to the populations affected by the earthquake.
Already in the evening of 9 September 2023, a team from the ROE, 'Raggruppamento Operativo Emergenze' - a founding member of the UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD - arrived in Marrakech with President Giovan Battista Marchegiani and other operators with considerable experience in Maxi Emergencies, in particular first emergency interventions for areas hit by seismic events and the creation of reception facilities for people left homeless.
They will bring decades of experience developed in the many emergencies they have managed and coordinated (L'Aquila, Amatrice, Prezmyls, Ukraine, Poland, etc.).
Thanks to Dr. Mana Al Otaiba - Ambassador to the United States of the World - the team members were hosted at the Royal Mirage Hotel in Marrakech.
TG2 RAI journalist Silvia Squizzato took part in the mission.
The team made an initial assessment of the real situation in order to subsequently structure projects with the local authorities to assist the population.
The most affected localities on the slopes of Morocco's main mountain range were reached: in particular the locality of Moulai Brahim where, as in all the villages encountered, people are deprived of any kind of assistance. The displaced people have settled themselves in makeshift shelters made of bamboo canes, tarpaulins and blankets. Thousands of people, the elderly and very young children sleep outside both day and night with the consequences of the drop in temperature.
In these hours we are helping to set up shelters for the homeless, assisting them with basic necessities, medicines and food parcels. Tents and sleeping bags and blankets are urgently needed. The mission will also start scouting and monitoring activities for sending goods and materials to Morocco, which will be collected in Italy with the support and coordination of the Secretary General of the United States of the World Prof. Michele Capasso.
THE UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD AND THE FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO PAY TRIBUTE TO DOMENICO DE MASI
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09 September 2023
President Michele Capasso, Chairman of the International Committee Massimo Pica Ciamarra, Director General Pia Molinari, members of the Board of Directors, the Scientific Committee and the Council of Ambassadors pay tribute and express deep condolences for the passing of Prof. Domenico De Masi, a member of the Foundation and 2018 recipient of the "SUM Mediterranean Award for Innovation and Quality of Life".
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