National Conference FILDIS Pavia, 23-24 October 2015

Posted on October 21, 2015 Updated on October 22, 2015

From 23 to 25 October, the Central University of Pavia, will host the National Conference 
FILDIS “Far vivere la memoria, flusso di conoscenza attraverso le generazioni”.
We have chosen the theme of "memory" for the event, continuing the reflections resulting 
from the centenary of the First World War and the celebration of 490 years since the Battle 
of Pavia.
The first day, on 23rd, we will remember the signs of women of Pavia (by Maria Pia 
Andreolli) focusing on Rina Monti Star, the first woman who obtained a university cathedra
 in Italy, (edited by Jessica Maffei).
There will be a space dedicated to current events in which you will trace the difficult path
 of equality (by E. Confalonieri) and will attempt to shed light on the roots of a modern 
anti-discriminatory culture (by Fiorenza Taricone).
On the second day, the 24th,  will be the turn of three major associations present in Pavia 
(Babel, EMC, Contatto) who will talk about their work in the field of education of
 foreigners,young people at risk and with an emphasis on 'importance of the language and
 how we can build a creative mutual way communicating differences.
Saturday evening will close the second day at the Basilica di San Michele maggiore with a 
concert by Roberto Peruzzo.
On the last day, Sunday 25th , will be a full day for tourism.
Full agenda here: locandina convegno Pavia(1)

F.I.L.D.I.S. (Federazione Italiana Laureate e Diplomate Instituti Superiori) affiliated to 
GWI (Graduated Women International) and to U.W.E. (University Women of Europe), 
non-profit organization:
• It was founded in Rome 93 years ago in 1922 under the chairmanship of the philosopher
 Isabella Grassi who firmly believed that personal commitment, even within the international 
associations, "elevated women culturally, socially and spiritually"; is present throughout the
 country with 13 local branches FILDIS - G.W.I .; 
• it was self suspended between 1935 and 1944 because of disagreements with the
fascist government, reconstituted in 1945 under the guidance of Prof. Levi Civita Free 
Trevisani;  
• for its 90th anniversary of the Foundation has been awarded a special medal from 
Italian President Giorgio Napolitano;
 • it is part of the Regional Women's Lazio, the Network  for Equality, the Regional 
Coordination of CNDI, collaborates with other women's groups that operate at international
level as well as national and with the group: "Toponomastica Femminile” and submitted to 
the Workshop Permanente The historic city from the perspective of gender 
• from 23 November 2013 the registered office has returned to Rome after more than 
sixty years;  • On October 22, 2014, a delegation was received in Papal Audience.
 So we want to mark a new beginning and renewed our activities, all aimed at promoting 
social, cultural and professional women "beyond any question of race, language, religion 
or political opinions", so they can best express their talents. 
 The strong points of our actions are welcome, solidarity and friendship, that allow us to 
continue to promote cooperation among women, graduated and not graduated, from all 
over the world but also with women's organizations or social promotion cooperating with 
local facilities, with African and / or Latin America, ensuring, among other things, the 
forming of groups of volunteers. 
We maintain systematic relations with the associations that are committed to the 
recognition of women in key positions of power management. 
First volume of “Una tessera del mosaico” written by our honorary member
Prof.Fiorenza Taricone - Professor Phd. of History of Political Doctrines at the University 
of Cassino, Southern Lazio - is dedicated to the history of FILDIS from 1922 to 1992.
Along with other members has begun writing a second volume that speaks of our efforts 
during the past 20 years, until now. 
We could proudly say that the Constitution is an example of mature democracy participatory.
Our attention is also paid to women who come from other countries and need constructive 
cooperation school - family for their children and their families. 
Each year, by statute, we are organizing FEDERAL COUNCIL - meeting of all the 
presidents of local branches and former National presidents. 
On this occasion at least we organize a conference to be held alternately in the cities where 
there is a local branch FILDIS.
In the current year - 2015 - the statutory meetings are held in Pavia.