A CLAP OF HANDS FOR FRANCO CASAVOLA

Naples | 04 January 2026
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All of us founders of the UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD and the FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO express our deepest condolences and applaud the passing of Francesco Paolo Casavola, president emeritus of the Constitutional Court and member of our institution.
Franco was a dear friend of mine, whom I met through Francesco De Martino, whose assistant he was from 1955 onwards.
Our lives intertwined on many occasions: from our participation in the Arbitration Commission in the former Yugoslavia in 1993-94 to the drafting of the “Constitution of the United States of the World” on 12 December 1997. on that day, despite the presence of over two thousand delegates from many countries, we continued to talk about articles, democracy and bioethics, attracting the curiosity and attention of the then Prince Felipe of Spain (now King Felipe VI).
Among my many memories are two beautiful dedications in two of his books: “F. De Martino storico” (1990) and Return to the origins. For the reconstruction of the foundations of democracy (2014).
Upon hearing the news, there was a desire, almost a need, to hear his voice: on the very day that Trump violated Venezuela's sovereignty and the world continues to trample on every form of international law every day.
We did so by listening again to an interview Franco gave two years ago to Filippo Patroni Griffi, a constitutional judge, in which he reiterates the weakening of the value and collegiality of the High Court and the need to protect citizens' rights “however and wherever” through a “new rich humanity”.
His words should serve as a warning in this difficult period of history in which we are experiencing a daily famine of humanity, values and rights.

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A CLAP OF HANDS FOR DON ANTONIO DE MARTINO

Naples | 20 December 2025
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In front of his legendary "Chalet Ciro", the final farewell was given to Don Antonio De Martino: a central figure, owner and soul of the historic chalet in Mergellina. 
A dear friend of the Foundation, he was a visionary who accompanied us through the difficult moments of our peace mission, sweetening complex peace negotiations with his delicacies. He was always ready to intervene in person at meetings, dinners and gatherings with heads of state and government, ambassadors and representatives of international organisations.
His and his son Ciro's participation in the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of our Foundation, together with the 20th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates for diplomacy, was extraordinary: the Grand Hotel in Rome became the venue for Chalet Ciro and suddenly graffe, ice cream and desserts invaded the distinguished audience: from the then President of the Senate Pietro Grasso to H.E. Jamal Sanad Al Swaidi and many others.
A collection of photos preserves the memory not only of a successful entrepreneur, but also of a true guardian of Neapolitan tradition, capable of transforming a small seaside establishment into a global benchmark for sweet gastronomy.  
His historic motto, "I Make You Happy", will forever remain the symbol of "artisan intelligence" — as Don Antonio liked to define his business — and Chalet Ciro will continue to exist in the spirit of Antonio's history and example, keeping alive the scent of knowledge, traditions, and history that made him a legend and will continue to do so.

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FAREWELL CEREMONY FOR VINCENZO SALAMONE, PRESIDENT OF THE CAMPANIA REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE COURT

Naples | 18 December 2025
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Secretary-General Michele Capasso attended the farewell ceremony for Vincenzo Salamone, President of the Campania Regional Administrative Court.
On this occasion, attended by the highest civil, military and religious authorities, President Salamone's commitment to promoting administrative justice that increasingly serves the needs of the people was remembered.

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11TH GLOBAL FORUM OF THE UNITED NATIONS ALLIANCE OF CIVILISATIONS (UNAOC)

Riyadh | 14 December 2025
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A delegation of Ambassadors from the "United States of the World" and members of the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" participated in the 11th UNAOC Global Forum, whose general theme was:
"UNAOC: Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity - Promoting a New Era of Mutual Respect and Understanding in a Multipolar World".
"The 11th UNAOC Global Forum, said Michele Capasso, Secretary-General of the United States of the World, "took place at a critical moment in history, characterised by deepening divisions, widespread conflicts around the world and dwindling confidence in the effectiveness of global governance structures and the multilateral system. Thanks to High Representative Moratinos and his staff, it was possible to hold a significant and important event at this time".
The Forum brought together political leaders, international and regional organisations, religious leaders and representatives of various faiths, as well as representatives from the private sector, civil society, academia, youth, the arts, sports and the media, who renewed their shared commitment to dialogue, mutual respect and understanding.
UNAOC is entering its third decade, and the Forum was an appropriate occasion to commemorate UNAOC's 20th anniversary and chart its future course in the pursuit of lasting peace.

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