Caffè Diplomatico A new European security architecture: from Helsinki to Ukraine Wednesday, 25 January, 2025 Online Diplomatic Coffee is the webinar series designed to address topics such as diplomacy and international relations. The meeting took place online, on the Zoom platform, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:00 pm. We had Ambassador Guido Lenzi as our guest speaker. The title of the webinar was "A New European Security Architecture: from Helsinki to Ukraine." Moderating the meeting was our member Federico Sergiani. Diplomatic Coffee is reserved for members only. For outside guests, it is possible to attend only one of the meetings, from the subsequent ones, membership in the Association will be required. To catch up with the meeting, we leave you the video of Ambassador Guido Lenzi's speech. If you are interested in participating in the upcoming webinars, please feel free to email us at: ass.amiciferraris@gmail.com Photo credits: Simona Panzini

The Association The Cultural Associazione Amici di Luigi Vittorio Ferraris, to be considered nonpartisan, apolitical and respecting all religious principles, non-profit, was founded in Rome in 2021 by the will of family members, friends and admirers of Luigi Vittorio Ferraris as an everlasting testimony to the contribution of thought and works he made in the moral, political and diplomatic fields, in Italy and abroad. Mission The Association aims to promote and encourage, in Italy and abroad, three aspects that have always been very dear to Prof. Amb. Ferraris: Studies in the field of international relations, humanities and social sciences. The activities of training, tutoring and mentoring. The activities and commitment to young people both in the area of studies and in the area of getting them into the world of work. Board of Directors Dr. Alessandra Gatta - President Dr. Silke Schmitt - President Dr. Federico Sergiani - Vice president Hon. Prof. Emanuela del Re - Honorary President Hon. Giuseppe Moles - Honorary President Dr. Agnese Barberi - Secretary General Dr. Fabrizio Frinolli - Treasurer Dr. Marina Petteruti Romano - Councilor CONTACT US at: ass.amiciferraris@gmail.com Read our Statute Statute

Pace e Futuro Young people and the Helsinki Treaties The Associazione Amici di Luigi Vittorio Ferraris is carrying out a project in honor of the ambassador, commemorating the anniversary of his passing each year through initiatives that actualize the themes he explored throughout his career and life by involving young people. In connection with one of the key issues he worked on during his diplomatic career, the association decided to organize conferences and seminars on the Helsinki Treaties, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the peace agreement. Among the initiatives was the reprinting of the book edited by Luigi Vittorio Ferraris in 1975, “Testimonies of a Negotiation. Helsinki-Geneva-Helsinki 1972-1975r,” published by TAB editions (the publisher, Laura Moudarres is also one of our members!), with an introduction by Professor Luca Micheletta, a leading expert on international relations and a respected friend of the ambassador. This project is carried out in collaboration with the Hanns Sidel Italy Vatican Foundation and others, such as Villa Nazareth, which has benefited from the dedication of Ambassador Ferraris and the guidance of Cardinal Silvestrini, who are committed to jointly promoting the Helsinki peace processes. This year, on the occasion of the anniversary, a lectio is planned around the theme “Peace for the New Generations,” to continue to reflect and discuss issues of great relevance that span past, present and future.

Coraggio! Fast fashion? No, thank you. Slow-Fashion, ethics and sustainability in the fashion business and for the next generation Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Enoteca Spiriti - P.za di Pietra Apartment, 32 - Rome A new meeting of Courage! was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, organized by the Association of Friends of Luigi Vittorio Ferraris in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation. Protagonist of the event was Simona Bertolotto , known as @sissiottostyle on Instagram, where she inspires nearly a million followers with her unique style and reflections on the world of fashion. The conversation, moderated by Gabriela Rostani, addressed a crucial and topical issue: “Fast Fashion? No, Thanks: Slow-Fashion, Ethics and Sustainability in the Fashion Business and for the New Generations.” Simona shared her personal experience and commitment to more responsible fashion, stimulating a rich and engaging dialogue. Heartfelt thanks were extended to the women present, whose contributions underscored the importance of valuing skills, traditions and innovation. The meeting highlighted how women are carriers of change and fundamental resources for investing in a sustainable future. This event confirmed itself as a moment of discussion on key issues that affect not only the fashion industry, but also the entire economic and social model. Photo credits: Simona Panzini

Projects Our Association promotes cultural, artistic and diplomatic initiatives, activities, meetings and projects. We are in dialogue with the local area and with national and international bodies in order to spread the voice, thought and values of Luigi Vittorio Ferraris. Our Association works both on its own projects and in collaboration with partner organizations, sharing common values and goals. Our projects Discover Projects in collaboration Discover

1963 - 1967 The Venezuelan Period In 1963, the then Deputy Director General of Personnel, Girolamo Pignatti Morano di Custoza, proposed that Luigi Vittorio follow him to Caracas as his deputy. Luigi Vittorio arrived in Caracas at a historical-political moment when crime, urban guerrilla warfare, and bombings were the order of the day. Luigi Vittorio fitted very well into the Venezuelan context, not only professionally but also personally. Many travels, from the Orinoco to the Amacuro Delta to the Andes-Merida; Luigi Vittorio attended the Universitad Central in anonymity and collected documentation on guerrilla warfare, which in 1968 he would collect in a publication brought out with the collaboration of prof. Emilio Peruzzi: “Guerrilla Warfare and Politics: The Example of Venezuela (1962-1969)” (ed Valmartina, Florence - under the pseudonym Luigi Valsalice), a volume that would be translated into Spanish and that would be highly praised by President Betancourt, Rangel and Petkov (“the best book on the guerrilla period”). As a diplomat, Luigi Vittorio was highly regarded in Caracas where he was called the “best connoisseur of Venezuelan politics.” On June 17, 1967,he was transferred to Warsaw, where he intensified his diplomatic network partly due to the familiarity he obtained in the Polish language, which he would maintain throughout his life, so much so that even in old age he loved to read newspapers in the original language.

1952 - 1962 Start of the Diplomatic Career He joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 16, 1952, and was assigned to the General Directorate (DG) of Personnel, in the Secretariat of then Minister Maurilio Coppini, who had chosen him because he knew Russian. Coppini had been Consul in Kharkov, Ukraine in the 1930s. As was the practice at the Ministry, after a year he was sent for six months “volunteering” at the Consulate General in Munich. He attends the Salzsburg Seminar for American Studies for a month. In August 1953 he returns as scheduled to the Ministry and is assigned again to DG Personnel, and then briefly to the Press Service (during the Trieste crisis) and on March 1, 1954 again to DG Personnel. As the first overseas post he obtains the direction of a Vice Consulate Newark (NJ) in the United States, where he arrives on April 23, 1955. In the fall of 1956 he is seconded for a very short time to the Representation to the United Nations (Suez and Hungary crises). In May 1957 Luigi Vittorio is transferred to Ankara where he arrives on October 1, 1957. Luigi Vittorio is able to speak and write in Turkish. On July 10, 1959, then Minister Plenipotentiary Roberto Gaja, Head of Mission in Sofia, Bulgaria, offered to go with him to Sofia as number two. And once again the ease of learning languages will enable Luigi Vittorio to read and understand Bulgarian. In March 1962, Luigi Vittorio was called back to the Ministry in Rome, and assigned once again, at his explicit request, to DG Personnel.

Caffè Diplomatico Hague Peace and Disarmament Conference of 1899 Wednesday, 13 November, 2024 Online Caffè Diplomatico is the first in the series of webinars organized by the Associazione Amici di Luigi Vittorio Ferraris for members. The topics focus on diplomacy and international relations. In this first meeting, which took place on November 13 at 5 p.m. on the Zoom platform, we talked about the 1899 Hague Peace and Disarmament Conference. With us, present speakers were Ambassador Massimo Spinetti and Federico Sergiani as moderator. Caffè Diplomatico is for members only. For outside guests, it is possible to attend only one of the meetings, from the subsequent ones, membership in the Association will be required. To catch up with the first meeting, we leave you the video of Ambassador Spinetti's speech. If you are interested in participating in the upcoming webinars, please feel free to email us at: assamiciferraris@gmail.com Photo credits: Simona Panzini

Coraggio! New government and women's issues Thursday, October 20, 2022 Enoteca Spiriti - Rome The second meeting of Coraggio! was held last October 2022, an event of great interest at Enoteca Spiriti, Piazza di Pietra, Rome. Guest of the evening was Chiara Albanese of Bloomberg, who offered an in-depth analysis of the election outcome and the implications of the new government on the Italian economy and the European context. Particular attention was paid to “women's issues,” highlighting the challenges and opportunities for promoting greater gender equity in the political and economic spheres. The meeting was not only an opportunity for reflection and debate on crucial topical issues, but also an opportunity to expand professional connections thanks to the networking aperitif that followed the discussion. The cozy atmosphere on the second floor of the Enoteca fostered discussion among the participants, strengthening ties and stimulating new projects in a collaborative atmosphere.

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