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Nicaraguan Ambassador’s full speech at the conference “Women and Diplomacy: Voices from the World” Introduction During the International Roundtable “Women and Diplomacy: Voices from the World,” held on Oct. 2, 2025 at LUMSA University in Rome, the Ambassador of Nicaragua, H.E. Monica Robelo Raffone, shared a profound and inspiring talk on the role of women in contemporary diplomacy. The Ambassador subsequently sent Welcome Association Italy the full text of her speech, which we are publishing…
The story of women’s diplomacy in Bolivia, as told by Ambassador Teresa Subietà Serrano Article by Maddalena Celano Women’s diplomacy in Bolivia is a path of progressive affirmation that interweaves social struggle, empowerment and political participation.From its origins in the twentieth century, when women were confined to marginal roles, to today’s indigenous leadership, the story told by Ambassador Teresa Subietà Serrano is a testimony to courage and transformation. During the International Roundtable “Women and Diplomacy:…
On June 4, 2025, the Minister of Universities and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, signed the decree changing the entrance system to the faculties of Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. The change will be in effect as early as September 2025: the old admission test for medical school will be replaced by an open semester. At the end of this, students will be required to take three tests that will determine their actual entry and continuation…
First celebrated on April 22, 1970 in the United States at the suggestion of Senator Gaylord Nelson, World Earth Day is now in its 55th year.Earth Day 2025 is an opportunity to reflect on the environmental challenges that so strongly characterize our time and to seek possible solutions. Earth Day 2025 slogan: Our power Our planet. This year’s theme for World Earth Day is renewable energy, represented by the slogan “Our power, Our planet.” One…
Italy, with its inestimable cultural heritage and varied academic and labor offerings, has become a point of reference for young people from all over the world. In this article we want to specifically explore Generation Z’s preferences about Italian cities. We will find out what values, characteristics and expectations drive young people born during the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the climate crisis, between 1997 and 2012, in their housing and living choices. TABLE OF CONTENTS…
Climate change corresponds to a series of prolonged changes in Earth’s climatic conditions, mainly due to human activity. The global climate is undergoing changes that affect both temperatures and the frequency and intensity of extreme weather phenomena such as hurricanes, floods, heat waves, and droughts. These changes, which are increasingly visible around the world, are causing serious consequences on natural ecosystems and people’s lives. But how did we get to this situation? The main cause…
In recent decades, learning a foreign language, traveling, even facing long distances, and moving to a country other than the one in which one was born has become much easier than it used to be. With the right preparation and qualifications, there are many foreigners choosing Italy to start a new personal and professional life away from their country of origin. In particular, there is a continuous increase in the number of women moving abroad…
Generation Z, Gen Z, Centennials, iGen, Digitarians, Plurals, Post-Millennials, Zoomers: there are many ways to define the generation of people born after the mid-1990s of the 20th century and by two thousand and ten. Animated by a strong skepticism toward traditional institutions held responsible for the environmental crisis, they are the generation of people most active in seeking solutions for social and ecological sustainability. In this insight we will provide you with an overview of…
Moving to Italy presents an opportunity to immerse oneself in a culture rich in history, art, and education. Recognized globally for its high-caliber academic institutions, Italy is a prime destination for students and professionals alike. This guide aims to cover the numerous benefits of going to live in Italy and provides essential advice to make your relocation process as smooth as possible.
