Venice Diplomatic Society

🎗️Today, November 25th, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women—a day to raise awareness, advocate for change, and honor the memory of those whose voices have been silenced. The Venice Diplomatic Society is proud to stand with global and local initiatives to combat gender-based violence. We were honored to participate in today’s event alongside Professor Sara De Vido and Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, whose dedication to this cause continues to inspire meaningful action. As part of the event, we inaugurated a #PanchinaRossa, a poignant symbol of remembrance for the women who are no longer with us due to violence. This bench serves as a permanent reminder of our shared responsibility to create a safer, more equitable world. We are especially grateful to our Treasurer, Alesia Kovacevic, for representing the Venice Diplomatic Society as a speaker at this important occasion. Her commitment to this cause reflects the values we strive to uphold as an organization. The fight against violence requires collective effort, awareness, and action. Today, and every day, let us renew our dedication to eliminating violence against women and empowering all individuals to live without fear. #OrangeTheWorld #StopViolenceAgainstWomen #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen #GenderEquality #HumanRights #CaFoscariUniversity #VeniceDiplomaticSociety

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mattia Filippin, the representative of the prestigious College of Europe, for taking the time to visit our community and share invaluable insights about the unique opportunities to study at this renowned institution. A special thanks as well to Professor Patricio Barbirotto for his thoughtful introduction and to our community's President Luis Marroquin and Treasurer Alesia Kovacevic for their efforts in organizing this inspiring event. Your dedication made this gathering possible and ensured its success. The College of Europe, with its rich history dating back to 1949, is a beacon of academic excellence in European studies, offering an environment where students from all over the world come together to deepen their understanding of European affairs and policy. Mattia's presentation not only highlighted the rigorous academic programs but also underscored the College's role in shaping future leaders equipped to make a difference in European and international contexts. His passion and expertise were truly inspiring. For anyone considering advancing their education in European studies, we highly encourage exploring what the College of Europe has to offer. Thank you, Mattia, Professor Barbirotto, and our community leaders for making this event a memorable one! #CollegeofEurope #Education #Gratitude #Leadership #EuropeanStudies

Nous avons eu un grand plaisir à organiser avec vous cette conférence, Kevan. Merci pour ce moment riche en échanges et pour avoir partagé votre expertise avec les membres de la Venice Diplomatic Society!

📢 Join Us for an Insightful Conference! The Venice Diplomatic Society (VDS), hosted by our VELA branch, invites you to a thought-provoking lecture on “American, Russian, and Chinese Strategies in the Middle East” as part of our commitment to expanding knowledge-sharing and professional growth. 🗓️ Date: November 8 at 18:00 (CET) 🌐 Platform: Join us on Zoom through this link: bit.ly/48uk4Cx Ukraine, Taiwan, the BRICS—all occupy international media attention and seem to be relegating the Middle East to second place among the critical spaces in international relations. October 7, 2023, was a reminder not only of the centrality of this area, but also of how the major powers perceive this region as a space for projecting their influence. The United States has invested heavily in the Middle East since the end of the Second World War and does not seem ready to leave the area completely, although it is redeploying its forces to other international theatres. Russia has strongly returned to the region, particularly since the Syrian civil war, but the war in Ukraine is keeping it busy elsewhere. Lastly, China has been making discreet progress in the region from an economic point of view, but is now more visible politically, following the example of the rapprochement organised in March 2023 between Saudi Arabia and Iran. So the question arises: what are the plans of these 3 major powers in the Middle East? Our speaker, Kevan Gafaïti, is a doctoral candidate at Université Panthéon-Assas Paris II, specializing in French foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly the Persian Gulf. With experience at the Strategic Research Institute (IRSEM) under the French Ministry of Armed Forces and as an instructor at Sciences Po, Kevan brings an expert perspective to understanding these global dynamics. 🔹 Don’t miss this chance to delve into the strategies shaping the future of the Middle East and the influence of these global powers!

We're happy to announce that VeUMEU is back! Applications for participants are officially open!✨🇪🇺 This year topics are: 📌-Proposal of Regulation on asylum and migration management In “Promoting our European Way of Life” 📌-Proposal for a Directive on Empowering consumers for the green transition In “A European Green Deal” The event will be held on May 3rd-4th-5th in San Servolo Island. A certificate of attendance will be issued. To join us, just fill the form here: https://lnkd.in/eriR8j3F by March 29th! We are looking forward to see your applications!

Take a look at our new website and read the first "International Hour" Gazzette for the academic 2023/24! Big thank you to everyone who contributed! Visit us on the link: https://lnkd.in/dwfqYXFc