Redazione: 80133 Napoli – Via Depretis, 130 AnnoAnno XVIIIXVIII – n. 212 – –13 30 gennaio aprile 2014 The 2014 Mediterranean Awards H.H. Sheikh Sabah IV Al-Ahmad are conferred Al-JaberBan Ki-moon Al-Sabah, – Secretary Amir ofGeneral Kuwait Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of theMediterranean United Nations –Award Mediterranean for Peace Award Mediterranean Award In 2005 were instituted the HISTORY sections Architecture and Euro-Mediterranean Award In 1996 the Fondazione for Dialogue between Cultures Mediterraneo has founded the (the latter was instituted by Mediterranean Award (along Fondazione Mediterraneo in with its various sections) which partnership with the “Anna is granted yearly to personalities Lindh” Euro-Mediterranean of the political, cultural, Foundation for the Dialogue scientific, social and artistic between Cultures – the world who have contributed Fondazione Mediterraneo being with their action to reduce Head of its Italian Network). tensions and start an upgrading process of cultural differences In 2007 the section and shared values in the area Mediterranean Book Award, of the Greater Mediterranean. acknowledgment granted for translation, publication, This Award is considered promotion, circulation of one of the most prestigious literary works on the two acknowledgements in the world. shores was instituted. The Award has developed In 2008 the section Social as follows: Solidarity and in 2009 the section Environment and Co- In 1996 and in 1997 the Development was instituted. Fondazione Mediterraneo granted the Sarajevo Award In 2010 the sections Barack Obama, President of Usa – Mediterranean Award for Peace to poets of the Balkanic area. Ambassador of the In 1998 the sections Peace, Mediterranean, Inter-Faith Culture and Laboratorio Dialogue, Economy and Mediterraneo International Enterprise, Energy and Award have been instituted. Sustainable Development, The latter is granted every Cultural Heritage, Community year to the best short film Service, Civil Society were chosen by an international jury instituted. In the same during the Trieste Film Festival year it was also decided (since 2010 this award has to dedicate three awards been Included in the section to the memory: “Raffaele Mediterranean Cinema Award). Capasso” Mediterranean Award for Legality, “Angelo In 2001 the section Vassallo” Mediterranean Art-Creativity and the special Award for Environment and edition of the twenty year Co-Development and “Rita anniversary of the Mediterranean Allamprese” Mediterranean Award in 2015 was instituted. Award for Children. In 2002 were instituted the Since 2010 the Mediterranean sections Diplomacy, Institutions, Award is represented by the Media and Silver Dolphin. “Totem for Peace” by the sculptor Mario Molinari. In 2003 were instituted the section Cinema, Mediterranean In 2011 it was decided to Award “Special Edition” (granted dedicate the Mediterranean every two years to personalities Award for Science and and institutions which have Research – instituted in given a great contribution to 2004 – to the memory of spreading culture and social Mario Condorelli and was solidarity) and “Medal Honour” instituted the Mediterranean of the Mediterranean Award Award for the Motorways of Ban Ki-moon – Secretary General of the United Nations – (granted to institutions and the Sea to the memory of the H.H. Sheikh Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-JaberMediterranean Al-Sabah, Amir Award of Kuwait – Mediterranean Award for Peace individuals having distinguished ship-owner Guido Grimaldi. themselves in the course of the The winner >> 2/3 year for the promotion of peace In 2012 was instituted the The winner >> 2/3 in the Greater Mediterranean). section Mediterranean Award The winners of the Mediterranean Award 1996-2014 >> 4 In 2004 the section Science for Archeology to the memory The winnersceremony of theof Mediterranean MediterraneanAward Award 1996-2014 for Diplomacy to Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi >>>>5/8 4 and Research was instituted. of Marcello Gigante. "OOP97***°O°HFOOBJP]Anno XVIII – n.12 – 30 aprile 2014 | 2 THE WINNERS: SPECIAL EDITION SPECIALDIPLOMACYEDITION PEACE PEACE INSTITUTIONS CIVIL SOCIETY BAN KI–MOON PIETRO PAROLIN BARACK OBAMA H.H. SHEIKH MUSTAPHA BEN JAAFAR Sˇ TEFAN FÜLE Secretary General of the United Nations Secretary of State President SABAH IV AL-AHMAD President Commissioner (SOUTH KOREA) (HOLY SEE) of United States of America AL-JABER AL-SABAH of the Parliamentary Assembly for Enlargement (USA) Amir of Kuwait (TUNISIA) and Neighbourhood Policy The UN Secretary General, Archbishop Pietro Parolin, Holy (KUWAIT) (EUROPEAN UNION) Ban Ki–moon has used his best See’s Secretary of State is the For his extraordinary ef- The prize is awarded to Presi- endeavours to further the ideals higher expression of trustfull Vati- forts to strengthen international During his long career as dent Mustapha Ben Jaafar for his For having conferred civil so- of peace and international coo- can diplomacy. diplomacy and cooperation be- Minister of Foreign Affairs, then contribution to the construction ciety a leading role, in decision- peration enshrined by the United The simplicity and humility tween peoples and for his con- Prime Minister and since 2006 of the Tunisian Constitutional making over processes of gover- Nations Charter – through ac- with which he carried out his mis- tinued support for the vision of a as Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Assembly and the new Tunisian nance and democracy, especially tions to promote fundamental sion are the example of the new world free of weapons of mass Al-Sabah has both witnessed Constitution, which legitimate across the Mediterranean coun- human rights, equality of men course at the top of the Holy See destruction. Consistent with his and practiced the art of dialogue social justice and public as well tries and women, international peace– really wanted to transform the previous stances, during his first as the main tool among Govern- as individual liberty as paramount For its role as promoter of keeping and security, and the eco- Pope Francis‘ “Love of Power“ in mandate Barack Obama advo- ments and Nations, be that in the rights of the newly born Tunisian democracy and participation, the nomic and social advancement of the “ Power of Love “ . cated dialogue and cooperation Arab-Islamic world, in the Non- Democracy. initiative of the “Structured Dia- all peoples. In particular, he has Born in Schiavon, near Vicenza, across national, ethnic, religious Aligned Movement and in the logue” between civil society, lo- been outspoken in his actions to January 17, 1955, at the age of 58 and political dividing lines. Most United Nations. cal authorities, and the European resolve the conflict in Syria, and is the youngest Secretary of State notably, he called for a new start This Award is meant to ac- Union is a fundamental tool to re- more generally across those coun- in the post-war period . In 1986 he to relations between the Muslim knowledge the noble vision, as launch Europe and its partnership tries in which the Arab Spring has began his diplomatic service: in world and the West, based on well as the personal courage with the Southern Mediterranean produced difficult transitions and Nigeria until 1989, in Mexico until common interests and mutual constantly shown by H.H. the countries. bloodshed. 1992, when he returned to Rome in understanding and respect. All Amir of Kuwait in affirming his Historical truth, old and new the Secretariat of State until 2009. along his mandate, President fundamental and unfailing views difficulties preventing the peace Finally, the Apostolic Nuncio in Obama has continued in his firm on behalf of the rights of all Na- process serve to strengthen his Caracas until October 2013. Alien stand as strong spokesman for tions to live in peace, as the main determination to consider peace from appearing with John Paul II human rights and democracy as precondition for Governments as the imperative basis for the and Benedict XVI has dealt with well as for the work being done to take care of the well being of future of the Mediterranean and countless files: in particular, is an to put effective measures in place their peoples as well as of that of the world. expert on the Middle East and Asia to combat the Planet’s climate the developing Countries. A doc- in general. The Mediterranean, change. Today he continues to trine that Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah with Cardinal Parolin, regains strongly support the Middle East has constantly practiced by de- full cooperation to the search for Peace Process and in the greater veloping the Kuwait Fund inter- peace and respect for the dignity Mediterranean area. ventions on behalf of his Sister of every human being. Nations in need, including those in the greater Mediterranean area, and reaching out to over 100 Countries worldwide. DIPLOMACY DIPLOMACY INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE “MARCELLO GIGANTE” ART AND CREATIVITY ART AND CREATIVITY HE DR. JAMAL SANAD SERGE TELLE THÍCH NHẤT HẠNH FOR ARCHEOLOGY MARIANGELA MELATO FARID BELKAHIA SALVATORE SETTIS AL-SUWAIDI Ambassador Rinzai Buddist Monki Actress Painter Director General (FRANCE) (VIETNAM) Archaeologist (ITALY) (MOROCCO) of the Emirates Center (ITALY) for Strategic Studies Diplomate français, il a été A charismatic personali- For having dedicated her life One of the most important and Research nommé ambassadeur en charge tyworld wide recognized, Mas- This Award – in memory of through discipline and nobility of painters in Morocco, Farid Belka- (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) du processus Euromed en avril ter Thích Nhất Hạnh