Al centro dell’incontro il tema “Rethinking & Powering the Digital Age in Politics and Society”. Ne abbiamo parlato con Andrea Lindholz, Vicepresidente del Bundestag. Coraggio! Ethics and Artificial Intelligence Monday, 11 November, 2024 Six Senses Hotel - Rome Moderated by Marlis Morganti of the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the event featured Tiziana Catarci, Director of the Department of Computer, Automatic and Management Engineering. The meeting was a unique opportunity to explore the topic of artificial intelligence, with an in-depth look at its risks and benefits. Tiziana Catarci offered stimulating insights and future perspectives on ethics in the use of technology, emphasizing the need for a conscious and responsible approach. Coraggio! is a series of meetings focused on cross-cutting issues of great relevance, involving a network of women ready to confront and support each other. We want awareness of women's value and courage not to remain an isolated event, but to radiate into society as a whole, so that gender distinction becomes secondary to the individual.

1980 - 1987 The German Period After the Partenopean interlude, Secretary General Malfatti decided for him for the far more important Embassy in Bonn. Luigi Vittorio and his wife Giovanna arrived in Bonn, on January 14, 1980, by train from Frankfurt (an original choice, to say the least) with the Intercity “Germania” and the Station Chief in full uniform waiting on the platform together with the Foreign Ceremonial and the Embassy's diplomatic staff! From 1980 to 1987 Luigi Vittorio, Ambassador in Bonn, travels all over the territory with very frequent visits everywhere, and talks with all the Länder Presidents, local personalities, many Mayors, and many important cultural institutes, such as the Bertelsmann Stiftung or the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. He frequently visits and lectures at almost all universities, where he is received with special attention especially because Herr Professor und Kollege, is the only Italian member of the Association of University Professors. He makes intensive political contacts there and also with political figures from Italy. Significant is his insertion into German politics and with frequent appearances on television and radio programs and very frequent interviews in newspapers as well as countless contributions to collected books (over a hundred) where his signature is sought after and appreciated. Indeed, he is a sought-after commentator and thus many speeches and lectures with continuous participation in the activities of cultural institutions, from Europa Union to Aspen or Koerner Stiftung or Bertelsmann Stiftung, as well as as an honored speaker in many important German institutions and press, radio and television interviews and frequent participation in talk-shows, for which he is a sought-after guest. He ensures his presence at fairs of all kinds with much appreciation from Italian exhibitors. After all, thanks to the prestige he acquired, such activity would continue even after he ceased to serve as Ambassador for a large part of the 1990s. From that period there are also numerous articles in political and scientific journals. Particular attention is paid to the communities of Italians, which he visits frequently and with personal success, especially in Wolfsburg, a city symbolic of the presence of Italian workers in Germany. He manages to establish direct contact with Italian communities no longer mediated by politicized organizations, which are considered unrepresentative. For the same reason he opposed the establishment of elected workers' committees, considering them useless, something that would find confirmation in the facts after his departure from Germany. A 'successful activity remembered even after many decades is summarized in a book of his in German, “Wenn schon denn schon,” which sold over ten thousand copies. On December 1, 1988, the book was presented in Bonn by Foreign Minister Genscher, an unusual recognition, and also cited by former Chancellors Schmidt and Kohl.

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Luigi Vittorio Ferraris Luigi Vittorio Ferraris (Rome, March 20, 1928 - Senigallia, November 13, 2018) was an Italian diplomat, Councillor of State and Professor. Grandson of Luigi Felice (1913-1900), Senator of the Kingdom of Italy, and Count, he was the son of Luigi Angelo (1887-1966), politician and essayist, and Maria Croce (1898-1985). The family is originally from Sostegno (Biella). First Years 1928 - 1945 University and beginnings 1945 - 1952 Start of the Diplomatic Career 1952 - 1962 The Venezuelan Period 1963 - 1967 Helsinki and the CSCE 1967 - 1980 The German Period 1980 - 1987 State Council The University Career Publications

Pizza and Politics Pizza and Politics is an innovative format that aims to bring politics and current events closer to young people. Organized in collaboration with the Festival of Diplomacy and the Hanns Seidel Foundation, this project was created to engage the younger generation in an active conversation about contemporary political and social issues. The idea is to go beyond traditional formalities, creating an informal and convivial atmosphere, just like a chat among friends over pizza. The main goal of the initiative is to offer participants the opportunity to engage with experts in the field, from various spheres of the political, diplomatic and cultural landscape. During the meetings, young people can express their ideas, ask questions, and explore topical issues in an inclusive and dynamic setting. Pizza and Politics is not just an event, but an experience that aims to stimulate critical thinking, encouraging dialogue and the active participation of young people in public life. COME BACK TO PROJECTS Pizza and Politics Monday, November 18, 2024 Defamation and misinformation in U.S. presidential campaigns With Luca Mencacci Read more

Our 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. Pizza and Politics

Coraggio! Violence against women A reality with many faces Thursday, 23 November, 2023 Six Senses Hotel - Rome On Nov. 23, 2023, a few days after the tragic death of Giulia Cecchettin, a meeting entitled “Violence against women: a reality with many faces” was held. Sponsored by the Associazione Amici di Luigi Vittorio Ferraris, the event featured Katharina Fuchs , an expert from the Institute of Psychology at the Pontifical Gregorian University, and Viviana Straccia , a criminal defense lawyer and founder of the Association of Jurists in Gender. The discussion delved into the many facets of a social problem that is still far from being resolved, highlighting the psychological, legal and cultural dynamics that fuel gender-based violence. During the meeting, the panelists analyzed the difficulties in preventing and combating violence against women, emphasizing the urgency of coordinated intervention between education, institutions and legislation. The reflections highlighted not only systemic gaps, but also the need for a profound cultural change that starts with the recognition of women's value and rights. It was an evening of intense discussion, dedicated to the memory of Giulia and all victims, with the goal of transforming suffering into an impulse for concrete and collective action. Photo credits: Simona Panzini

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Acanto Project Note dal mondo, radici in armonia The Coraggio! project encompasses a series of mentoring and networking meetings reserved for women, promoted by the Associazione Amici di Luigi Vittorio Ferraris in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Italia/Vatican Foundation. This project includes a series of meetings focused on cross-cutting themes of politics, economics, cooperation and society, involving a virtuous network of women ready to constructively confront and support each other. Courage! was created with the intention of creating synergy and awareness among women who, despite challenges, have managed to carve out a meaningful space for themselves in society. These women represent the authentic value of women's identity and the potential it brings. As Ambassador Luigi Vittorio Ferraris emphasized, it is crucial to put the focus on the person at the center, a principle that guides us in our work. We want awareness of the value of women not to remain an isolated fact, but to radiate into society as a whole, so that gender distinction becomes secondary to the person. We cannot achieve this goal without women themselves gaining courage and awareness of their own strength. It is essential to overcome an anachronistic view, and to make clear the invaluable contribution that the female component makes to the collective well-being. Together, we can build a future in which human value is recognized beyond gender, promoting a more just and inclusive society. The project aims to culminate in final meetings in which women and men will be free to move and engage with each other in the audience regardless of the gender of those present. We want to land on a space where every voice can be heard by promoting open and constructive dialogue. COME BACK TO PROJECTS Il primo appuntamento di Acanto Project è previsto per sabato 27 settembre 2025 , dalle ore 10 alle ore 12, presso l'Orto Botanico di Roma (Largo Cristina di Svezia, 23A-24). L'evento include l'ingresso all'Orto Botanico e il laboratorio di linguaggi musicali. Offerta associativa consigliata: 10 euro a famiglia Per iscrizioni o info, scrivere a: ass.amiciferraris@gmail.com