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The Mediterranean Awards Ceremony in Fez

At a press conference, the next recipients of the "Mediterranean Awards" were presented, who are:

  • Miguel Angel Moratinos - high representative of the UNAOC (UN) - for the "Institutions" category;
  • Mostapha Bousmina - President of the Euromed University of Fez - for the "Culture" category;
  • Faouzi Lekjia - Deputy Minister of Morocco - for the "Institutions" category;
  • Amina Bouayach - president of the Moroccan National Council for Human Rights - for the  "Social Solidarity" category;
  • Francoise Altan - singer - for the "Art and Creativity" category.
  • The ceremony will take place in Fez on 6 December 2024 in the presence of Secretary-General Michele Capasso and other members of the "United States of the World", as well as representatives of various countries, European Commissioners and authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco.

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The United States of the World at COP 29

A delegation from the "United States of the World’" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" attended Cop 29 - the United Nations Climate Conference - bringing the contribution of the 181 member countries, particularly on the topic of ecological conversion.
Secretary-General Michele Capasso conveyed the strong perplexity about the poor results obtained that do not take into account the serious global emergency.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni spoke on 13 November.

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From the South a new Solidarity to imagine and build new possible worlds

The "Paestum Days for Volunteering" were held on the theme "From the South a New Solidarity to imagine and build new possible worlds".
Many participants included members of the "United States of the World" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" coordinated by Giuseppe Lumia and Emanuele Alecci.
On this occasion, Secretary-General Michele Capasso gave a speech on the global context entitled "Earth and Peace".

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Cop 29 of religions: a united appeal for the climate

In preparation for the COP29 international climate summit that will begin in Baku next Monday11 November, the "Global Summit of Religious Leaders for Climate", organised by the Caucasus Muslim Council (CMB) under the patronage of Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev, took place on 5 and 6 November in the capital of Azerbaijan. A delegation from the United States of the World and the Mediterranean Foundation participated in the proceedings, which were held as a continuation of the work started last year at COP28 in Abu Dhabi.
The Baku Summit was co-organised by the Muslim Council of Elders, the COP29 Presidency, the Azerbaijan State Committee for Relations with Religious Organisations and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Over 300 government representatives, senior UN officials, leaders of international organisations, global religious leaders, scholars and environmental experts from around the world gathered under the theme "World Religions for a Green Planet".

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Press Conference for the presentation of "Dilexit nos - Encyclical Letter on the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ"

The Press Conference for the presentation of "Dilexit nos - Encyclical Letter on the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ" took place at the Holy See Press Office in Via della Conciliazione 54.
Speakers included: H.E. Monsignor Bruno Forte, Theologian, Archbishop of Chieti-Vasto (Italy); Sister Antonella Fraccaro, General Head of the Disciples of the Gospel.

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