WFWP Italy - Presentation of the 29th Peace Award by the Rotary Club of Foggia to WFWP Italy

On May 16, 2026, a ceremony was held in Foggia at the Court Hall of the Provincial Palace to present the 29th Peace Award to WFWP (Women’s Federation for World Peace) Italy, conferred by the Rotary Club of Foggia, District 2120.

Rotary Club President Antonio di Biase opened the event by explaining the reasons behind the club’s decision to honor WFWP Italy. In his presentation, he highlighted the organization’s guiding principles, its activities, and the extensive European and international network through which it promotes peace, dialogue, and human development.

The ceremony continued with a presentation by Professor Carolina Ragone, a teacher at the Foscolo Gabelli Institute, who attended the event with 50 of her students. She spoke about the importance of peace education and the need to cultivate values of respect, responsibility, and coexistence from an early age through schools.

WFWP Italy President Elisabetta Nistri then delivered the keynote address, presenting the organization’s recent achievements and highlighting several important themes addressed through its conferences and initiatives. These included the challenges faced by women in countries where human rights are not fully respected, the significance of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, and the inspiring examples of women she has personally encountered who are contributing to peacebuilding through their leadership and service.

Her speech was received with great attention and appreciation by the audience. The award presentation followed, featuring a sculpture symbolizing peace created by Master Silvano Pellegrini, together with a substantial donation in support of WFWP Italy’s activities.

The event concluded with interviews conducted by local journalists, whose reports appeared in regional newspapers, and the production of a video reel by the Rotary Club documenting the occasion.