On the occasion of the regional day of memory and commitment against the mafia, an important event dedicated to the theme of legality will be held in Vicoforte, in the former Confraternita dei Battuti. It will be Saturday 20 April at 5pm. Guests will be Daniele Manganaro, the youngest deputy police commissioner in Italy, serving in Cuneo, the historian Roberto Rossetti, author of several publications dedicated to organized crime (among others, “Mamma ‘ndrangheta” and “A simple hero” on Paolo Borsellino). Journalist Gianni Scarpace will moderate the event. «The Municipality of Vicoforte expresses its profound gratitude for the opportunity to host such authoritative speakers in the field of the fight against mafias – says the councilor for education, Daniela Tarò –, in the context of raising awareness of legality. The choice to involve the deputy commissioner Daniele Manganaro is not accidental: he is universally recognized as an authoritative expert in the field of mafia dynamics in Sicily. His participation will enrich our event, providing a contribution of inestimable value to our community.” The councilor continues by announcing the Administration’s interest in continuing the work of dissemination on the issues of legality and crime: «We have outlined a series of initiatives, aimed at raising awareness in our community on the issues of legality and organized crime and mafias. In consideration of the recent establishment of the Youth Council of the Municipality of Vicoforte, it is considered essential to actively involve young people on the issues of responsible citizenship, integrity and moral honesty in civil society. The main objectives are oriented towards the promotion of social awareness, education on the consequences of mafia activities and support for an active commitment towards responsible and aware citizenship, promoting a more informed, involved and resilient society towards these crucial issues. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Professor Rossetti for his dedication and participation in this important event. His availability to also carry out interventions in the schools of Vicoforte will be of inestimable value in raising awareness and involving our young people in the promotion of responsible citizenship and in the fight against mafias.”
Daniele Manganaro he is the youngest deputy police commissioner in Italy, serving in Cuneo, he has three degrees, a 2nd level master’s degree and the qualification to practice the legal profession. Originally from Messina, highly decorated and recently awarded the Gold Medal for Civil Valor, he is a face and name known to those who deal with organized crime and news related to gangs. The Gold Medal is the highest honor for civil valor granted by the Head of State and since 1851 it has been awarded only 1014 times and almost always “in memory”.
Manganaro is the policeman who foiled, on the night between 17 and 18 May 2016, the terrible mafia attack against the then president of the Nebrodi Park Giuseppe Antoci, today honorary president of the Caponnetto Foundation.
Other illustrious invited speakers also include professor Roberto Rossettihistorian and expert on these topics, as well as author of works among which “Mamma ‘Ndrangheta” and “A simple hero”, a book dedicated to Paolo Borsellino, stand out.
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