INTERNATIONAL FRANCOPHONIE DAY

Paris - Dakar - Lisbon - Nantes - Aosta - Alessandria d’Egitto - Dublino - Libreville - Montréal - Ottawa - Baza - Naples - Abdijian | 20 March 2026
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

The “United States of the World” and the “Fondazione Mediterraneo” are supporting and taking part in “International Francophonie Day” in various cities across five continents.
In a message to the Secretary-General, Ms Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General Michele Capasso emphasised the importance of the French language in the world, where it remains the fourth most spoken language, with over 400 million speakers.

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ART HISTORY, MEMORY, AND CULTURAL HERITAGE (ICAHMCH-2026)

Lisbon | 12 March 2026
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

A delegation from the "United States of the World" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" is participating in the "International Conference on Art History, Memory, and Cultural Heritage (ICAHMCH)" is organised by IARF and is happening on 12th March 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. This event is set to provide a platform for researchers, scientists, and students to share new analytical and simulation methods, and scientific models in their fields.
The Conference is a key tool for scholars, teachers, professionals and practitioners from around the world to come together and explore emerging research, technological developments and applied knowledge in the field of social sciences and humanities. 
This globally recognized conference promotes:

• Rigorous academic dialogue and critical thinking.
• Cross-disciplinary research and publication pathways.
• Global collaboration among institutions and individuals.

“Today, it is important to explore new perspectives to address urgent global challenges and promote knowledge that influences real-world change,’ said Secretary-General Michele Capasso.

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THE 13TH ASIA-PACIFIC FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (APFSD)

Bankkok | 24 February 2026
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

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.

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CONDOLENCES ON THE DEATH OF LEÏLA SHAHID

Napoli | 19 February 2026
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

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”.

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