Maddalena Celano
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The Arba'in Pilgrimage: Faith, Culture, and Memory in Motion
A Journey Through Images, Stories, and Testimonies The event opened with a moving and intense photographic exhibition that visually documented the march of pilgrims from Najaf to Karbala. The shots, capturing faces marked by fatigue and spontaneous acts of solidarity, conveyed the deep sense of community and resistance that characterizes the pilgrimage. The images spoke for themselves: men, women, children, the elderly—all united in remembrance of Imam Husayn, a key figure in Shia spirituality and a symbol of the struggle against tyranny.
By Maddalena Celano9 months ago in History
“The Little Path of Cornflowers” by Alessandro Calanca
The title itself suggests a path, a flower-lined trail that can be interpreted as a metaphor for the author’s existence—an itinerary marked by encounters, separations, and deep reflections. The cornflower, a wildflower growing freely in the fields, becomes a symbol of fragile yet resilient beauty, much like the memories and emotions emerging in Calanca’s verses. His poetic style is rich in evocative imagery and linguistically diverse. The deliberate use of archaic and refined terms gives the compositions a classical aura, yet there is also a strong intimate component that makes the reader deeply involved in the emotions and stories being told.
By Maddalena Celano10 months ago in Poets
Dialogue and Understanding: Beyond Prejudices Toward an Inclusive Society
In a historical period marked by tensions and misunderstandings, the need to promote intercultural dialogue becomes increasingly urgent. For this reason, the Assadakah Association, in collaboration with Vision & Global Trends, is organizing the conference "Dialogue and Understanding: Beyond Prejudices Toward an Inclusive Society," a crucial event that will take place on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 4:30 PM at the Horafelix Bookstore, Via Reggio Emilia 89, Rome.
By Maddalena Celano10 months ago in History
Harassment, Precariousness, and Men in Crisis: A Women's Survival Guide Until 2225
In the meantime, you can console yourself with some major "achievements": working twice as hard for less pay, being harassed online by frustrated men, and being told that "feminism has won" while your boss promotes a less competent colleague.
By Maddalena Celano10 months ago in Men
Online Hate Against Women: An Odyssey of Male Envy, From Incels to the “Men's Rights” Movement
### Incels: The "Knights of Loneliness" Who Want to Destroy Everything Incels, for those who don’t know, are men who feel betrayed by society because women, according to them, don’t desire them. The response? Blind, unjustified hatred toward everything that has breasts and a uterus. And who’s to blame for their frustration? The women who dare express an opinion, of course! And we’re not talking about a few harmless tweets: these individuals don’t just write insults on the internet. No, they threaten, harass, and wish death upon the women who dare criticize their misogyny.
By Maddalena Celano10 months ago in Men
The West in Reverse Gear: The New Face of the War Against Women
Femicide: An Ignored Bloodbath The numbers speak for themselves: violence against women not only does not decrease, but intensifies. According to the EURES 2023 report, 126 women were killed in Italy in 2022, of which 106 were murdered within the family or emotional sphere. In Western Europe, the average femicide rate is 0.4 victims per 100,000 women (Source: Eurostat 2023). Globally, according to the UN, five women are killed every hour due to gender-based violence. Yet, while women are being murdered, movements that deny the existence of patriarchal violence continue to multiply. The denial of gender-based violence has become a powerful weapon in the hands of neo-masculinist and conservative groups, who, distorting data and reality, seek to undermine laws that protect victims.
By Maddalena Celano10 months ago in Humans
Venezuela and Food Sovereignty: Hugo Chávez's Legacy in the Struggle for Food Justice
This meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the pivotal role Hugo Chávez played in defending the right to food, a theme that remains central to Venezuela's policies despite economic difficulties and harsh international sanctions.
By Maddalena Celano11 months ago in Earth
Dialogue and Understanding: Beyond Prejudices Toward an Inclusive Society
In a historical period marked by tensions and misunderstandings, the need to promote intercultural dialogue becomes increasingly urgent. For this reason, the Assadakah Association, in collaboration with Vision & Global Trends, is organizing the conference "Dialogue and Understanding: Beyond Prejudices Toward an Inclusive Society," a crucial event that will take place on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 4:30 PM at the Horafelix Bookstore, Via Reggio Emilia 89, Rome.
By Maddalena Celano11 months ago in Education
Bicentennial of Bolivia: Its Founder Simón Bolívar Celebrated in Rome
Author: Patrizia Boi The Ambassador of Bolivia to the Holy See, H.E. Teresa Susana Subieta Serrano, opened the evening with heartfelt words, evoking Bolívar's immortal dream and his vision of justice and unity, which still illuminates the contemporary challenges of the Latin American continent. Shortly after, the screening of a video dedicated to the Bicentennial of Bolivia transported the audience on a journey through the collective memory of a people who have never ceased to fight for their dignity and freedom.
By Maddalena Celano11 months ago in Writers
Rubén Darío: el Poeta Itinerante" – A Tribute to the Father of Modernism at the IILA in Rome
An Iconographic Journey through Rubén Darío’s Life The exhibition is structured around a photographic journey that retraces the key stages of Darío's life and career, exploring his cosmopolitanism and cultural influence. At the heart of the exhibition are 20 images from the book "Biografía Iconográfica de Rubén", curated by scholar Edmundo Enrique Montenegro Parrales. The photographs and documents on display cover a time span from 1889 to 1915, years in which the poet traveled across Latin America and Europe, solidifying his reputation as an intellectual and diplomat.
By Maddalena Celano11 months ago in Art
The Philosophy of Liberation and Sandinista Resistance
**Nora Astorga: Liberation as Justice and Resistance** Nora Astorga (1948–1988) was a lawyer, guerrilla fighter, and diplomat, one of the most emblematic figures of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN). Raised in an affluent family, she chose to dedicate her life to fighting the dictatorship of Anastasio Somoza. Her most famous action was her involvement in the execution of General Reynaldo Pérez Vega, an act that symbolized not only rebellion against the regime but also a denunciation of U.S. imperialist complicity in supporting Somoza.
By Maddalena Celanoabout a year ago in Pride
