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1945 - 1952 University and beginnings He graduated from law school in 1949 with a degree in International Law with the thesis “The Government of Fact” (supervisor Prof. Tomaso Perassi); publication was planned but unfortunately never completed. In 1947, having obtained a passport, he stayed in Paris and attended the Alliance Française; in 1949 he took part in a Sommerkurs in Heidelberg; in 1950 he attended the Academy of International Law in The Hague. In 1952 he married Giovanna Franzì Carlotti (1926-2014), who graduated in Social Work after attending the ENSISS School of Social Service in 1948 and graduated in Law from the State University of Rome in 1952 with a thesis in Criminal Law on “Non-imputability of minors under 14 years of age.” They have two children, Chiara Francesca (aka Clarissa) (1956 Newark, NJ-USA) and Alberto Maurizio (1958 Ankara, Turkey). Luigi Vittorio passed the diplomatic competition in January 1952 and was second in the rankings (both for the writings and the final result) out of eight admitted.

Caffè Diplomatico The “Caffè Diplomatico” Project encompasses a series of webinars exclusively for association members, aimed at creating a stimulating environment for debate on issues of diplomacy and international relations. The meetings will be held on a regular basis and will host diplomats and experts, who will share their experiences and knowledge on historical and current topics. The main objective is to stimulate debate among members, encouraging direct and constructive discussion. It also aims to increase knowledge of international dynamics and keep the association network active by creating opportunities for participants to meet and exchange. Each webinar will last approximately 90 minutes, with a presentation by the expert followed by a question-and-answer session. Topics will range from the history of diplomacy to contemporary conflicts, from international politics to global cooperation issues. Members will be asked to register in advance to ensure active interaction and better manage the interventions. It is expected to increase active member participation, raise awareness of diplomacy issues and create a network for discussion and collaboration. The “Diplomatic Café” webinar series offers a unique opportunity to deepen understanding of international dynamics, promoting lively and informed debate and helping to build a cohesive and active community within the association. COME BACK TO THE PROJECTS Caffè Diplomatico January 22, 2025 A new European security architecture: From Helsinki to Ukraine With Ambassador Guido Lenzi Read more Caffè Diplomatico November 13, 2024 The Hague Peace and Disarmament Conference 1899 With Ambassador Massimo Spinetti Read more

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

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.

1928 - 1945 First years Grandson of Luigi Felice (1813-1900), Senator of the Kingdom of Italy and Count. Son of Luigi Angelo (1887-1966), politician and essayist, and Maria Croce (1863-1985), a family originally from Sostegno (Biella). Luigi Vittorio spent his childhood and adolescence between Rome (until 1937), Turin (1937-1945) and Vaccarile, the family estate that represented a peaceful oasis all his life and that he always considered his true home, being deeply tied to this land. From childhood, thanks to his parents' initiative, he learned German and French. During Gymnasium he learned English and Russian. Over the years he nurtured his passion for other cultures, also learning Romanian, Spanish, Turkish, Polish, and Bulgarian, and he also approached Dutch and Finnish. In 1945, he was exempted from attending his final year of high school and then from taking the baccalaureate exam, thus earning his high school diploma at the age of 17.

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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! 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

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. Photo credits: Simona Panzini

2000 - 2018 The University Career From 1988 to 2000 Luigi Vittorio taught International Relations at LUISS, where also thanks to the contribution of some of his students he succeeded in putting together a “Handbook of Italian Foreign Policy” [Bari-Rome, Laterza, 1995 and later reprint], which is judged a reference work cited in many studies on Italian foreign policy. He simultaneously teaches at the University of Trieste (Gorizia Pole) in the degree courses in “Diplomatic and International Sciences” (which he, together with Prof. Paola Pagnini, helped initiate) and in “International Relations and Strategic Studies” until 2002. He taught International Relations both at the University of Roma Tre from 2001 until 2008 and at the University of Valle d'Aosta from 2007 to 2011 (here he was also a member of the Technical Committee for the establishment of the Faculty of Political and International Sciences). He collaborated for two years with the chair of “History of Eastern Europe” at “Sapienza” in Rome. During the same years he was constantly invited to give seminars and lectures at the Universities of Florence, Macerata, Perugia, Turin, Pavia, Milan, Naples, Messina, and Urbino, also at the School of Journalism, Scuola Normale and Scuola Sant'Anna in Pisa. In his university activities he was highly esteemed by his colleagues and was much followed by his students, with many of whom deep human relationships were also born, which lasted even beyond his university career. After all, as thesis supervisor or co-rapporteur, Luigi Vittorio can count more than 700 projects, many of which are preserved at the Italian Society for International Organization (SIOI), LUISS and Roma Tre. He also maintains university contacts in Germany, obtaining teaching positions in Jena and Dresden between 1990 and 1993 with the support of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. Between 1987 and 2018, there are numerous invitations to speak at Conventions and Conferences, including in Germany, thanks to the prestige gained as an Ambassador. Essays and articles include more than 400 titles, published in various Journals and newspapers, including Il Messaggero, L'Indipendente and Italia Oggi. Mention should also be made of his decisive action in establishing the Italian-German Center for European Excellence, located at Villa Vigoni in Loveno di Menaggio (Como), of which he was president from 1986 until 2002. He also served as Vice President of the “Centro Alti Studi Europei” in Urbino in 1992 , Vice President (1994) and later President (2000 - 2007) of both the Circolo di Studi Diplomatici in Rome and the CISCI (Centro italiano di Studi per la Conciliazione Comitato); also served on the Steering Committee of the “Daedalos Institute of Geopolitics” in Paris-Nicosia (2004 - 2007); was Advisor to the European Academy in Nicosia; was a member of the Goethe Prize Committee of the Toepfer Stiftung in Hamburg (2001 - 2011); was Coordinator of the Scientific Committee of the “University for the Elderly” and then “Free University for Adults” in Senigallia (since 1997). On May 4, 1988 he was awarded an Honorary Degree in Law by Bielefeld University at the proposal of Professor Grunsky. He received on October 27, 1990, the “Witnesses of Time” award as part of the Acqui Storia prize for his book on Germany and in April 2002 the Silver Medal of Merit in Culture. On July 14, 2002, he was awarded honorary citizenship of Ostra (Ancona), the municipality where Vaccarile's family home is located. The funeral was celebrated on November 16, 2018 at the Church of St. Peter the Apostle in Vaccarile. Present at the funeral were the family and a large participating and moved crowd of friends, acquaintances and admirers both local and from many cities such as Rome, Custoza, Gorizia and Trieste. He rests at Turin's Monumental Cemetery in the family tomb next to his beloved wife Giovanna.