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In 1996, the United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo established the Mediterranean Awards (with various categories) that are granted every year to eminent personalities from the worlds of arts and culture, politics and science and social disciplines, whose actions have contributed to reducing tensions, breaking down cultural barriers and developing shared values in the Greater Mediterranean.
This Award is considered one of the most prestigious acknowledgements in the world.

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Ambassador Moez Eddine Sinaoui receives the Mediterranean Award Diplomacy

The award ceremony of the "Mediterranean Award Diplomacy" to Ambassador Moez Sinaoui was held at the Farnesina.
The award was presented by Senator Stefania Craxi, President of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Senate of the Italian Republic, and Prof. Michele Capasso, Secretary General of the United States of the World and President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo.
Present at the ceremony were:

  • Inigo Lambertini, Ambassador - Head of the Diplomatic Ceremonial of the Republic;
  • Manuela Ruosi, Head of Office I of the Diplomatic Ceremonial of the Republic;
  • Abdelkrim Touahria, Algerian Ambassador to Italy;
  • Enas Mekkaury, Head of the Mission of the League of Arab States in Italy;
  • Alfredo Conte, Minister Plenipotentiary - Central Director for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Countries;
  • Raimondo De Cardona, former Italian Ambassador to Tunisia;
  • Fabrizio Saggio, Italian Ambassador to Tunisia;
  • Leila El Houssi, Professor of African History - University "La Sapienza";
  • Gualsiero Zamperini, Consul of Tunisia in Florence.

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Innovation and quality of Life

DOMENICO DE MASI - 2018
Sociologist -  ITALY

The award was assigned to Domenico De Masi, for his tireless and passionate research aimed at delineating transformations for a better future and to rebalance work commitments with the set of activities that enhance human existence. The intense and multiform action of Domenico De Masi is absolutely not due to a single disciplinary sector or national borders.
The award is attributed to him for having succeeded in determining a marvelous interweaving of actions and occasions, for having also promoted and contributed to the realization of paradigmatic architectural interventions, for the extraordinary continuous competent presence in the cultural debate.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 03 may 2018

Omcom - Observatory on the Mafias

FRANCESCO EMILIO BORRELLI - 2019
Regional Councilor of Campania - ITALY

During the 26th Anti-Mafia Summit - organized in Naples at the headquarters of the Museum of Peace - MAMT by the Fondazione Mediterraneo, the Fondazione Caponnetto and the Mediterranean Observatory on Organized Crime and the Mafia (OMCOM) - the OMCOM AWARD 2019 was awarded to Francesco Emilio Borrelli, Regional Councilor of Campania, for his social and political commitment.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 18 may 2019


CESARE SIRIGNANO - 2018
Magistrate - ITALY

The award was assigned to Cesare Sirignano for his silent and continuous commitment in facing the mafia not only in Campania but also in Tuscany without ever underestimating it.
His determination to make important decisions against the mafia, they are an example for young people and for those who pursue the values of legality and social justice.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 05 may 2018