UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD
Brings together countries, international institutions, cities, universities and civil society organizations in order to share knowledge to fight social injustices, wars, pandemics, waste of resources, climate change ... The main goal is to establish freedom and equality implementing the fundamental rights of the human person.
The encyclicals "Laudato Sì" and "Fratelli tutti" are its reference points.
FROM DREAM TO NECESSITY
appeal
In 1987 Gustavo Adolfo Rol proposed the "United States of the World" and made an appeal to young people ...
project
In 1990 Michele Capasso transformed Gustavo Rol's intuition into an institutional project ...
aims
In 1991 Gerardo Marotta and other founders defined the main aims of the "United States of the World" ...
the constitution
The Constitution of the "United States of the World", after 35 years of effort, was approved on 18 Nov 2022 ...
symbol
In 1997 the "Totem for Peace" by the sculptor Mario Molinari was chosen and adopted as the symbol of the "United States of the World" ...
hymn
In 1997 the Hymn of the "United States of the World" was chosen and adopted, composed only in music by the maestro Marco Betta ...
flag
In 1997 the Flag of the "United States of the World" was chosen and adopted, consisting of the "Totem for Peace" with the acronym SUM ...
headquarters
In 2002, the Naples headquarters of the "United States of the World" was inaugurated, and in the following years branch offices in other countries were opened ...
partners
Countries, international institutions and civil society organizations are the first partners in the "United States of the World" peace action ...
recognitions
States, regions, cities, local authorities, universities and international institutions recognise the "United States of the World" through resolutions ...
cities for peace
In 2000, in Marseille, the network "Cities for Peace" was founded, made up of those adhering to the "United States of the World" ...