RAFFAELE ARCELLA - 2013
Lawyer - ITALY

The award was handed over to Raffaele Arcella for having shared his testimony of the horrors of the holocaust with young people by narrating stories of the closed prison from his book “Frammenti” and for having dedicated his life to inculcating a sentiment of peace and dialogue in young people.
Lest we forget one of the largest tragedies of humanity.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 17 january 2013

ANDRA E TATIANA BUCCI - 2011
Shoah Memories Section

The award has been assigned to the sisters Andra and Tatiana Bucci, native of Fiume and deported respectively at the age of 4 and 7 years at the Birkenau concentration camp along with other membersof their family.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 7 february 2011

PASQUALE CAPPUCCIO - 2011
Lawyer - ITALY

Other Memories Section
The award assigned to the attorney Pasquale Cappuccio, brutally murdered by the mafia more than 30 years ago, was received by his daughter Emma Lorena.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 7 february 2011

SHMUEL HADDAS - 2011
Ambassador of Israel to the Holy See

Post-memoriaes Section
The award was assigned to the memory of Shmuel Haddas, first Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See who disappeared in January 2010..

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 7 february 2011

"Raffaele Capasso" for Legality

ANTONIO DE IESU - 2018
Questore of Naples - ITALY

To Antonio De Iesu for his commitment in affirming the values of legality and social justice at a difficult time in our history. His operational experience at the helm of the State Police in major Italian cities forged the "rigour - humanity" combination that underpins his work and is the hallmark for the solution of urban and social difficulties, such as the 'baby gangs' that disrupted the already difficult coexistence in the city of Naples.
His far-sighted institutional vision together with his knowledge of the territory constitute a resource for controlling crime phenomena at all levels and ensuring security for citizens.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 14 may 2018

CATELLO MARESCA and his Boys - 2018
Magistrate - ITALY

The award was assigned to Catello Maresca and his guys because he proves that there may be a different Naples that can give the chance to those who have none. His experience as a magistrate has fueled the belief that crime and the mafias can be fight also by helping the boys to be "hunters of the positive" and "producers of the future".

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 05 may 2018

PAOLO BORROMETI - 2015
Journalist (AGI) - ITALY

Paolo Borrometi, a law graduate, is a journalist for the Agenzia Giornalistica Italia (AGI).
For some time Borrometi, for his commitment against organised crime, has been forced to live under escort, with constant and continuous threats.
He has tackled the issue of mafia infiltration in a part of Sicily believed to be a 'happy island': the province of Ragusa. He created an independent information organ - www.laspia.it - against all mafias. He has dealt with several uncomfortable cases that no one has tackled, such as the relations between Sicilian and Calabrian clans.
For these reasons, he was awarded the "Premio Mediterraneo Raffaele Capasso per la legalità 2015".

Awarding Ceremony
San Marino, 16 july 2015

in memory of DON GIUSEPPE DIANA - 2014
Pastor - ITALY

Diana Joseph was born in Casal di Principe, near Aversa, from a family of landowners. Become ecclesiastical assistant of the Group Scout Aversa and later assistant to the sector Foulard White . Since September 19, 1989 pastor of the parish of St. Nicholas of Bari in Casal di Principe, his native country. Don Peppino Diana tries to help people in times made difficult by the Camorra , in the years of absolute rule of the boss Francesco Schiavone, known as Sandokan. At 7:25 March 19, 1994 , on his feast day , Giuseppe Diana is killed in the sacristy of the church of St. Nicholas of Bari in Casal di Principe, and is preparing to celebrate the holy mass. A killer confronts him with a gun : Don Peppe Diana died instantly. The murder , pure mold of the Camorra, a sensation throughout Italy. A message of condolence is pronounced by Pope John Paul II during the Angelus. The most well-known writing of Don Peppe Diana is the letter for the sake of my people will not keep silent, a document released at Christmas of 1991 in all the churches of Casal di Principe and Aversa: a manifesto commitment against the criminal system. On 25 April 2006, in Casal di Principe, the Committee was officially born Don Peppe Diana in order to not forget the martyrdom of a priest who died for the sake of his people. It was established in 2003 thanks to organizations active in the social, including: Agesci Campania, associations Peace School Don Peppe Diana, Jerry Essan Masslo , Project Continents, Omnia non-profit organization, Legambiente and the cooperative social circle Ager Solesud non-profit organization. On the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of his death, the Mediterranean Foundation attributes this recognition to the memory of Father Giuseppe Diana and all the organizations of the Committee Don Peppe Diana.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples ,14 march 2014

FONDAZIONE ANTONINO CAPONNETTO - 2013
ITALY

For its activities in disseminating the principles of legality against any form of organized crime or criminal activity, especially in school and among young people. The Fondazione Antonino Caponnetto continues to apply the principles adopted by the renowned judge throughout his life and work by promoting initiatives and publications focusing on young people and preparing them to become the protagonists of the future based on the principles of sobriety, solidarity and deeply rooted in legality at all levels of society.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 04 january 2013

PIETRO GRASSO - 2012
Head of the National Anti-Mafia Directorate - ITALY

To Pietro Grasso for their continued commitment to life against the Mafia from his work as associate judge in the maxi trial instructed by Anthony Caponnetto, continued by his work as Chief Prosecutor of the Republic of Palermo, culminating in chairing the National Anti-Mafia Directorate and that led him to defend the legality of daily engaging in anti-mafia summits organized by the “Foundation Caponnetto”.

Awarding Ceremony
Gaeta, 4 february 2013

DON LUIGI CIOTTI Ciotti - 2012
"Libera. Associazioni, nomi e numeri contro le mafie" - ITALY

"Libera. Associazioni, nomi e numeri contro le mafie" (Associations, noms et numéros contre les mafias) was established on 25 March 1995 with the aim of calling on civil society to combat the mafia and promote legality and justice.
At present, Libero brings together more than 1600 associations, social groups and grass roots organizations committed to developing cultural and political and organizational synergies capable of disseminating a culture of legality.
The laws on the social uses of property confiscated from the mafia, education in democratic lawfulness, the commitment to fighting corruption, the sectors for vocational training to combat mafias, projects for work and development and measures to combat usury are just some of the commitments undertaken by Libera. Libera is recognized as an association that promotes social aims by the Ministry of Social Welfare. In 2008, Eurispes considered it one of Italy’s top organizations.
Don Luigi Ciotti, an anti-mafia activist, is the coordinator of Libera. His work aims to make the essential social and cultural progress required to eradicate mafia phenomena and every form of injustice, illegality and criminal activities.

Awarding Ceremony 
Chieti, 21 november 2019

in memory of ANGELO VASSALLO - 2010
Mayor of Pollica - ITALY

The first “Raffaele Capasso” Mediterranean Award for Legality has been granted to the memory of the mayor of Pollica Angelo Vassallo, barbarously killed on September 5 th 2010. This award means to remember the commitment of Angelo Vassallo who, by his work, was able to represent the force of comprehension with a message of nobility and courage in difficult areas.

Awarding Ceremony
San Sebastiano al Vesuvio, 18 september 2010

Prof. don MARIO MARITANO - 2017
Salesian Pontifical University

For his action in favour of Interreligious Dialogue and Peace, carried out in a particular way through his work as a lecturer at the Salesian Pontifical University (UPS), involving young people from various countries of the world. Full Professor of Patristics, from 2001 to 2008 he was Director of the Marian magazine 'Theotokos'; from 2003 to 2005 Director of the Institute of Dogmatics and from 2005 to 2011 Dean-Dean of the Faculty of Christian and Classical Literature at UPS.
He is a member of various associations, such as the Association Internationale des Etudes Patristiques, the Pontifical International Marian Academy, the Italian Interdisciplinary Mariological Association, the Italian Research Group on Origen and the Alexandrian Tradition, the Italian Association of Professors of Church History, the Opus Fundatum Latinitas. He edited the 6-volume edition of Introduction to the Church Fathers and the 9-volume edition of Origen's Readings of various Homilies of Origen, as well as other volumes. He has published numerous articles on historical and patristic topics, mainly concerning the Fathers of the first centuries (particularly Justin, Origen, Jerome, etc.). Finally, he has also edited several entries on the Church Fathers for various Dictionaries. This knowledge of the Church Fathers has enabled him to identify the commonalities between different religions and faiths, an essential basis for an interreligious dialogue based on knowledge and respect for the other.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 17 november 2017

THÍCH NHÃT HANH - 2014
Rinzai Buddist Monk - VIETNAM

A charismatic personality a world level, Master Thích Nhất Hạnh is a point of reference for interreligious dialogue. Through his way of life and acts, he teaches that spirituality exists beyond all religious beliefs, which translates into a deep commitment to peace and constructive dialogue between different faiths and religious beliefs in the Mediterranean and throughout the entire world.

“Society needs to become conscious and reawaken!
To discover and consolidate its cultural and spiritual roots.
To nurture a peaceful mind.
We are all interconnected; you and I are no different.
If I attack you, I am attacking myself…”
(Thích Nhất Hạnh)

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 13 january 2014

in memory of CARLO MARIA MARTINI - 2013
ITALY

Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini was certainly a bright star of the highest calibre whose genius enlightened the Church and illuminated the furthest horizon to embrace all humanity. He was able to talk to people from outside the Catholic Church, regardless of their faiths (Jewish, Protestant, Orthodox, Islam or even agnostic or atheist). He was a father of the Church and an illuminated Guide revealing universal truths and leading an exemplary life.
He was not only an intelligent and learned scholar of biblical studies but also a passionate Evangelist who always steered clear of partisan interests, enlightening his fellow men with the warmth, love and truth that guided his choices.
In a society that is still lost in the wilderness of material desires, his testimony was that of beauty, openness and nobility of spirit. He lived and taught us how to live and interpret our daily lives so that the Mystery of Life could be revealed to us.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 04 january 2013

Sister MARIA PIA GIUDICI - 2012
ITALY

“For her commitment and dedication to peace and dialogue between different faiths and laypeople, and for welcoming people in a dignified, natural and loving manner in her quest for the true essence of things.
Her simplicity and spirituality help rediscover the way to people’s souls through the power of love for oneself and each other.
Her writings offer us guidance and spiritual reflection to overcome prejudice that suffocates love for God and his creatures, leading us back to the way of truth and light”.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 3 september 2012

Cardinal RENATO RAFFAELE MARTINO - 2011
President Emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace

To his intense and concrete commitment undertaken in the prestigious engagements performed over forty years in the diplomatic career began in 1962 at the nunciatures of Nicaragua, the Philippines, Lebanon, Canada, Brazil and continued since 1980 by Archbishop as apostolic delegate in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Laos and Brunei and since 1986 as Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN until October of 2002, the period of his appointment as President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.
For his incisive action undertaken in this last assignment in favor of peace in the world and in favor of inter-religious dialogue and the elimination of conflicts of inter-cultural matrix between peoples

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 23 september 2011

Imam FEISAL ABDUL RAUF - 2011
Imam, writer and activist - EGYPT-USA

For his action in favour of dialogue among religions, freedom of worship and human rights. He has devoted his life to the construction of solid relations with Protestant, Catholic and Jewish communities in the USA, holding the role of messenger between two worlds and struggling strenuously against any prejudice.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 20 may 2011

S.B. FOUAD TWAL - 2010
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem - JORDAN

The Patriarch Fouad Twal is an example of how to construct peace. His great humanity and modesty are pillars of a unanimously recognized action in favour of dialogue among cultures, civilizations and religions, which has made it possible to stem conflicts and tensions, giving back hope to young people, “producers” of our future. The mission and commitment of Patriarch Fouad Twal are a fundamental example for the peace process in the Middle East.

Awarding Ceremony
Rome, 13 october 2010