Legality
"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