Maison de la Paix || Casa Universale delle Culture (EN)

 

 CASA UNIVERSALE DELLE CULTURE

The Maison de la Paix - Casa Universale delle Culture is a place strongly representative, in which will convey the knowledge of the different identities and cultures, structuring permanently initiatives aimed at the spreading of peace, necessary for the shared development.

The Maison de la Paix - Casa Universale delle Culture (MdP) is a project conceived by Michele Capasso, approved by many Countries and international organizations. It is an architecture that keeps the memory of many Peace activities which created history, often more than the wars, but it is – above all – a space "to build” Peace.

The architectonical complex has an important symbolic worth: it represents the Countries of the World engaged in the Peace process and the Countries victim of the conflicts.

Proposed by the Fondazione Mediterraneo with the “Maison des Alliances” – together with the main adherent organizations, such as the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly, the League of Arab States, the "Anna Lindh" Euro-Mediterranean Foundation and others, the MdP represents a referent point for all the ones who dedicate their lives to peace.

The symbol of the MdP is the "Totem for Peace", an artwork by the Italian sculptor Mario Molinari which the Fondazione Mediterraneo is promoting all around the world, creating the network of the "Cities for Peace".

The first seat of the MdP was inaugurated on the 14th of June 2010 (Maison de la Paix - Casa Universale delle Culture) in the historical building of the Grand Hotel de Londres in Naples.

The action of the Maison de la Paix - Casa Universale delle Culture aims at improving the main activities of the "Universal Forum of Cultures" in: Barcelona (2004), Monterrey (2007), Valparaiso (2010) and Naples (2013).

The Maison de la Paix performs most of the initiatives jointly with the Maison de la Méditerranée.

 

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

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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)

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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

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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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CYBERSECURITY FOR BUSINESSES

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Naples | 11 February 2026
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

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.

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