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IT WAS a year ago It was a year ago. It was during a moment of craziness. It took all of us, our breathing, our moments, our ideas. Those ideas were full of tones, hopes, and written images. You know guys, those images that we do romantically define ‘words’. They are like an intrinsic movement of sounds in your brain and with a particular taste in your mouth, because they resound otherwise in your ears. It is like a game. The one you would say ‘let’s rock together’. So, what you do? You take a pen, you think, you feel, you organize and then you let those words out. You lie down thoughts, opinions, and facts. You are trying being objective, and you do even though the fullness and creativity of those words. You are objective feeling that this world, the one we live, cannot be changed, but surely improved, enriched, reinforced! This is the intensity that brings all of us in front of that piece of paper, in front of that piece of power. Your mind then travels, flies and bends down at the true meaning of discourse and dialogue, for us synonymous of respect, legality and equality. It was a year ago and this adventure
started. We travelled between Bologna and Palermo, between Milan and Naples, between Italy and Italians and sometimes, we ended up in the Netherlands, in Amsterdam. Travellers were there, replying back to us. They were excited. Their responses increased as their desire of following us. For all that, tickets were free, shaped as journalistic articles, as journalistic ideas, and finally, as pieces of regular people, who live for the meaning of meritocracy, who works for the meaning of democracy, who fights for the meaning of an opportunity. Our words were read and they were enriched back within people’s opinion. The rhythm became intense, alive. The rhythm became the same which is today, concrete, present and ambitious in its knowing humility. We slowly walked towards our goals. Therefore, it sometimes happened to take the side of an independent television in Sicily, funded to face the Italian mafia. It happened to be there, fighting for the right of a public Education, against corruption and bad politics. Finally, our goal just happened to be in the essence of knowing,
saying, and listening. Well, not much time ago, Diecieventicinque was created. A new chance for fighting mafias, illegality, and wrong politics was born. In memory of the victims of mafia, we use we also believe that ‘All the world is a village’. Our magazine will be then enriched of the writing of other people, who from the world will tell us issues, facts, stories, ideas of their countries with the biggest goal of sharing knowledge, because agreeing with Socrates “To know, is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowledge”.
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index ‘MALL GIRLS CULTURE’ polish phenomenon?
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Maja Michaliszyn
LAST SHOW
Giacomo Savani
GIRL EDUCATION in Pallisa district
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Stanley Okurut
HAPPY CRAZY NEW
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Athena Zapounidi
THE STATE CANNOT DO
The french socialist paty in power
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Hugo Neron
SEEDS AS POWER :
The age of corporate acuqisition
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Natalie Shapiro
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Maja Michaliszyn (Poland)
Who are the ‘mall girls’? In colloquial Polish language, mall girls are teenage girls who look for so called ‘sponsors’ in shopping malls. ‘The sponsors’ – well-off men who are usually much older than the mall girls have sexual contacts with them and in exchange they buy them electronic gadgets, labeled clothes, cosmetics, etc. The juvenile prostitution – this is how one should properly define this problem - was brought to Polish public attention in 2009 after the screening of the film Galerianki – Mall girls directed by Katarzyna Roslaniec. Roslaniec, based her film on her observations during a half-year period
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she spent with teenage girls from Warsaw, who prostituted themselves in malls in order to receive certain consumer goods. The film spurred heated debates in the country but it also caught the attention of foreign journalists for instance from Italy and the United States. Interestingly, American media such as New York Times saw the problem as particular for Poland and Eastern European countries. Dan Bilefsky, the New York Times’ journalist called this kind of juvenile prostitution as ‘a side-effect of the collision of Western consumer culture with Eastern Europe’s post-Communist economy.’ I don’t think one should interpret this
problem through the economic or political situation of Poland. Neither do I think that the poverty should be seen as a main reason for these girls actions. In fact, as the recent research showed, most of the ‘mall girls’ come from middle-class families. The comment of Bilefsky shows his unawareness or ignorance of Polish realities. The political transition of the country is far behind us and definitely it does not concern these girls who were born in late 90’s or even later. They did not experience neither the life in the Communist era nor the transitional period. They were brought up in the country which realities were similar to any other in Western Europe. In my opinion, the problem of this particular type of juvenile prostitution can happen anywhere. As Roslaniec says, when she was travelling with her film around the world, some young people were saying, “Well, this problem actually exists in our country too.” I agree that the consumer culture might be responsible for the existence of this problem, however, I would not associate it particularly with Poland. INTERNATIONAL
www.diecievcenticinque.it The shopping malls in Poland, as the article informs, became new places to spend free time and socialize. Having been living in the UK for the past five yea rs, I observe the same situation here. Young women and men flood the shopping centres as they do not see any other alternative to spend their free time. I think the media that promote the materialistic style life should be partially blamed for this problem. In different places around the world I have lived in, i.e.: United States, UK, Italy, the TV commercials, magazines, billboards drive the need to possess certain goods. Slogans such as ‘you need to have it’ resonate around the globe. Teenagers, with low self esteem and without clearly formulated system of moral values, are particularly vulnerable to such messages. The peer pressure to possess the newest gadgets or labeled clothes in order to be accepted in a certain group pushes these young people to such acts.
sumed. Just open one of the popular magazines like Cosmopolitan and you will see that half of its content treats about sexuality in a very material way. The sexual manuals offered by such magazines objectify our bodies. They deal only with our carnality, nothing more. Similarly, the TV commercials or music clips, show young people that naked body, promiscuous behaviour serve as a tool to achieve certain means. Such an attitude towards sexuality can been seen in every Western country. For instance, in Italy where I have lived for almost a year, I could observe how young women, for instance so called ‘veline’ – the assistants of TV presenters or Berlusconi’s young ‘protégées’, advanced their position using their sexuality. At this point, I must digress briefly to say that one cannot forget about the role of these girls’ clients who take advantage of their naivety and immaturity. After all, without the demand there would be no supply! Obviously, the responsibility for the
What is more, a particular attitude towards sexuality, also largely diffused by media, might convince many young women that selling of their bodies is not such a ‘big deal.’ In the popular culture, our body is treated as ‘a product’ that needs to be con-
problem lays also in hands of the family and school. The teenagers who prostitute themselves probably come from families where parents do not show much interest in what their children do. I suppose that these children do not feel loved, trusted or
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emotionally supported. The young girls devoted of any emotions, lacking self esteem and support believe to find it in hands of ‘sponsors.’ They are flattered by attracting someone’s facility of gaining expensive goods. Finally, New York Times writes that ‘parents across the country are confiscating DVDs of Roslaniec’s film for fear it provides a lurid instruction manual.’ Well, that is definitely the worst thing a parent can do! The lack of discussion between parents and children generates many problems in young people’s lives. Confused and vulnerable teenagers need a wise parent who will guide them, help them distinguish between bad and good, build their self-esteem and show them that they need to value and respect themselves. Also, the treatment of sex as ‘a taboo’ both by parents and schools might push young people to gain this knowledge from different sources.
The problem of ‘mall girls’ was identified in Poland, but in my opinion it is very universal and it constitutes only the tip of an iceberg – that is of the juvenile prostitution that exists almost everywhere around the world. photos by Paolo Zapparoli
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Giacomo Savani (Italy)
last show
Here we go again. The stage is ready, the journalist is friendly. Lights, motors, action! You look quite pretty, after all. No double chin, no wrinkles, a bush of new hair. Although you never smile, Mr Silvio B. “Welcome to the new world. Same as the old one”, you seem saying. But is that true? Your eyes are stretched, your teeth are yellowish and the way you move your mouth does not look exactly natural. Your speech is coherent, nonetheless there is something dull in your gaze. You say you deserve some rest, but the country needs you. The Country, this lady with a fancy crown, this lady with ears of wheat and sharpen sword, she needs of the old man. She needs of you to be 6
spanked one more time. Italia Turrita, “towered Italy”, the beauty with a mural crown, the crown of Cybele, who saved Rome and became her procuress. Mother goddess, mother land. No way to get out of this, if the Country is she, you are the guy. You will whisper in her ear that everything is fine. You are back home and this time you are gonna stay. She has to trust you. She trusted everyone, she is so naïve, after all. She looks pretty and big-breasted, long black hair, tanned skin. Men think she is attractive and silly. She smiles all the time. So, why don’t you try again with that story, the good one, the one you know she likes? She smiles and INTERNATIONAL
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smiles. She looks into your eyes, and you are sure it is in the bag. You smell her breath, she is so close. And then, well, nothing happens then. She keeps looking at you. She smiles and grins and smiles, and you just suddenly realize, she will not kiss you anymore. You are old, miserable and rotten, my dear. Your eyes are wide open now. “I have money, I can make you a queen”, you whisper. She is not listening, you know it, not this time. She smiles, she is beauty, and she is not yours anymore. How does it feel, then? To be on your own? Have you ever been alone? “I am strong, I have power, and People still love me”. Why do you still cheat on yourself? How can you still trust your lies? Look at your fingers, those you used to caress the beauty, touch your smooth face, and your hair, still growing, still dark. And you know, it is all fake. That kind of junk that once made you a strong man, now it’s your misery. You look around, asking for help, nobody lifts a finger. Your men and women, those you created, those you saved, they are still there. They smile and they look at you, as you taught them, but they do not clap, not anymore. “The show is over, time to go to sleep. Tomorrow is going to be a hard day”, they seem saying. “There is not tomorrow without me!”, you shout. “You are mine, I tempted you, I bribed you, and then, I bought you. You are nothing without me!”. Again, they smile and look at you, as you taught them, but they do not clap, not anymore. Then the curtain drops, and you are still there, on the stage, which is now dark and cold. The journalist puts his greased palm on your shoulder. “I am sorry, you are still so cool. It is just… You know, world gone wrong, after INTERNATIONAL
all”. And then he leaves you there, alone in the dark, and you think about your money in his pocket and in so many other pockets you lose count. You still have the money, a football team, three TV channels, publishing houses, newspapers, and best of all, a nice villa with a volcano.
So why are you so serious?
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Stanley Okurut (Uganda)
GIRL EDUCATION in Pallisa district
Jane Ademun (not real names), a born of Pallisa district , 12 year old has never attended school. Pallisa District is a largely rural district located in eastern Uganda. It is composed of three counties (Pallisa, Butebo, and Agule) which are subdivided into 18 smaller sub-counties. Source: Pallisa District Local Government, ThreeYear Strategic Plan, 2010-2013 Jane cannot read and write. She does not hope to ever be able to read and write because she feels she is now too old to be school in spite of government universal primary education (UPE) which is offering free Education. She could not join the school at early age because she was helping her mother at home. Besides, the school was far so she could not walk there. When she tried later as a grown up, boys would disturb her on the way and at school, children in her class were laughing at her saying she was too old. And besides, some days her mother would keep her at home to help with domestic chores while her brothers were allowed to go to school. She was discouraged and decided to drop out within one month of attendance.
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Uganda introduced free universal primary education (UPE) in 1997. The impact of UPE is clearly evident in Pallisa District. Today, 54% of the population above the age of ten is literate. However, women’s education levels lag far behind those of men, with only 43% of women above the age of ten literate.1 This translates into: Fewer women working outside of the home; Slower local and national development, as low-earners cannot save or invest effectively; Poorer maternal and child health, since educated mothers are generally healthier mothers; and Reduced family welfare, because women generally spend more of their income on family welfare than men. Myriad factors affect girls’ education in Pallisa District. These may be split into two overarching categories: 1.Factors preventing girls from enrolling in primary school; and 2.Factors promoting girl drop-out rates in secondary school. Elimination of school fees greatly reduced barriers to girls’ access to primary education. However, other factors continue to restrict girls’ access to primary education, namely poor access to INTERNATIONAL
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educational facilities, a need for household labour, and low value placed on girls’ education. According to a 2001 DHS EdData Survey, access issues constitute the single greatest barrier to girls’ education.2 Girls may not enrol in school because the closest available school is far from home and they have no way of getting there. Even when reliable transportation does exist, it may be too costly for impoverished families. For girl pupils, the increased distance may mean a real or perceived increased risk of physical and/or sexual assault. In the 2001 DHS EdData Survey, 24.4% of girls surveyed were kept home from school in order to complete household tasks.3 These tasks range from carrying water to retrieving firewood to caring for other family members. The HIV/ AIDS epidemic has exacerbated the caretaker role, with girls at times kept home to care for older family members and parents who have fallen ill. For some, this stems from a religious and/or
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cultural norm that places little to no value on women. According to one report, the rationale for this norm is twofold: “Firstly, parents have different aspirations for boys and girls. Girls are educated so they know how to read and write or be better mothers, rather than for employment. Secondly, married daughters are believed to be less likely than married sons to remit cash income to their parents.”4 In addition, parents may be loather to educate girl children as the investment would be enjoyed by the future husband’s family rather than their own. Even parents who see an intrinsic value to education may not send their daughters to school because of a real or perceived lack of opportunity for women’s employment. Each of these issues must be addressed to improve girls’ access to education in Pallisa District.
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INTRODU HAPPY ZIONE
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Athena Zapounidi (Greek)
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Arch of Hadrian, Athens, Greece-Harry Mouhtaris
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to taste and share with our friends and family, the worldwide sociopolitical and economic crisis is still here and will accompany us throughout the new year.I believe that the memory of the holidays when we all came close
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Carousel, Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece-Harry Mouhtaris
nomic strength and ideologies. I think it is a unique moment to deconstruct these imaginary differences, debunk the myths of “alterity” and focus on our real living and working conditions. Let’s take a breath and think. Contemplate on the abstract binary oppositions, the illusionary realities and the tales of fear that sustain the hurricane of neoliberalism on a global scale, the fancy politics and lacy economics, the harsh taxation milking the crowd and the bitter candy of discrimination offered indiscriminately and blindly. Let’s take a recess. This is the first time in years I didn’t spent my holidays in Greece, this small country, this tiny bit of heaven on earth, the land of the sun and the sea...how miss its salty aura, the odors of the fruits and the juicy tastes. INTERNATIONAL
This small state, the terrifying and terrified, struggling to survive an invisible war. I don’t want to talk about capitalism, austerity measures, blind racism, and civil conflicts or, the degradation of the quality of life of everyday people. Of all the people in escape of their horrible situation, of the people craving for a peace of mind in any piece of land it is possible. I call your attention to the everyday banality of the people regardless of their location or beliefs. The people we read on newspapers and magazines, those we Skype, call and interact with on an everyday basis. The subjects, the classes that suffer and those who strive to stay alive in the unfortunate lands some deliberately deprive of irrigation, food and all the things we take for granted. Think how
lucky we are. Truth be told, recession spreads in all the directions of the compass, so does corruption and greed. Some countries have a better infrastructure to withstand it but nobody can ignore its deep impact and devastating consequences. I do not know if this is the beginning or the end and can only wish for the best. And though some try to convince us that the world is gray, we should not forget that there are many colors in life’s pallet. Let us break the vicious circle of the physical and psychological violence imposed on each one of us every single day. Let’s appreciate life and the wisdom time grants us with. After all we did survive the end of the world!
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THE STATE CANNOT DO EVERITHING Hugo Neron (France) At the dawn of a new century, the Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin summed up the U-turn of a party 80 years after its birth. In 2000, Jospin could not stop mass firings of Michelin employees and declare: ‘The State cannot do everything’. A socialist Prime Minister confessed to have no authority on a jewel of the French industry. In a free-market economy, Jospin is probably right. However, the Socialist Party never officially appro-
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the french socialist party in power ved a free-market economy. While the German Social-Democrat Party (SPD) officially dropped Marxism and hostility to capitalism in 1959, François Mitterrand implemented nationalization and voluntarist policies in 1981. This radical period ended in 1983. The constraints of the EU led to austerity policies a government that did not dare a radical change. Since then, the Socialist Party has a rather moderate use of power. A
decade after Lionel Jospin, François Hollande faces the exact same problem. Hollande’s Michelin is called ArcelorMittal. Arcelor used to be largest steel Company worldwide. The company was bought by Lakshmi Mittal in 2006 through a tender offer. This means in plain words that the Indian entrepreneur tried to buy Arcelor on the financial market without the consent of the European firm. The company tried to resist in order
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to save its activity in Europe. However, the markets supported Mittal and Arcelor soon had to give up.The decline of Arcelor’s European activity was to expect. In 2008, the site
Montebourg claimed that Mittal did not respect his promises and used blackmail against the government. Mittal indeed pretend that 20.000 more people could lose their jobs if
sonal entity seems to belong to the Chicago School of Economics and does not appreciate much State interventions. The Prime Minister Ayrault’s function is mostly to make sure the
of Gandrange was closed, despite Sarkozy’s promise. Four years later, Hollande had a chance to show that ‘change is now’ and the save the Florange factory that Mittal intends to shut down. The President seemed willing to do so with the appointment of Arnaud Montebourg as Minister of the Industry. The young politician, a talented speaker, competed against Hollande during the primary elections of the Socialist Party in 2011, defending a platform left-leaning. Surprisingly, he ended third, before Royal, the former candidate. He is now perceived as the most radical member of the government. He used this position in the Florange crisis.
the government refused the shutting down of Florange. Montebourg propose the nationalization of the production site, temporarily. This solution received the support of the unions. This is when the socialist dilemma shows up. A temporary nationalization would save the 628 jobs threatened on the short-term (2800 jobs are at stake in Florange) in a city of 11,000 inhabitants. However, the financial markets would perceive this as a potential threat and future investors may be scared away. The main objective of Hollande and his government since the election seems to get the confidence of the markets. ‘The Markets’, this imper-
markets are satisfied. The reduction of public debt through an austerity budget imposing drastic cuts is already implemented. Thus, he denied any ideas of nationalization, the day after Montebourg’s proposal. The Minister of Industry has even been strengthened to be fired. The Socialist Party follows the safe path, reinsuring the markets rather than saving jobs, and shows the same powerlessness as Sarkozy’s government against Mittal. The future of Florange is pretty dark. One last thing: the production site is profitable and should stay profitable, if still open.
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SEEDS AS POWER: Natalie Shapiro (USA) Seeds: a vital element to virtually all ecosystems and an imperative component of food independence. Since the birth of agriculture, seeds have been collected and conserved to produce future yields. Thousands of varieties indigenous to regions throughout the world have been traded and preserved, and yet, the integrity of
the age of corporate acquisition these small, critical living-organisms is in a state of assault. Since the birth of commercial seed companies in the late 19th century, the public’s access to this fundamental element has been appropriated, bringing us into the age of corporate acquisition. The acquisition of seeds has turned these living-organisms into commodities to be owned, which allows for companies to control the seed and food supply, while having power to manipulate genetic codes of seeds and eliminate the rights of farmers – all under the legality of patenting laws. In June of 1980, the case Diamond v. Chakrabarty ruled: “A live, humanmade micro-organism is a patentable subject matter.” This ruling created a rapid and concentrated shift of seeds from public to private hands. Pharmaceutical and chemical companies began buying commercial seed companies in order to gain access to the rights of these living-organisms. In turn, this brought multi-national
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corporation Monsanto into the position of power it has today, bringing it to the #1 owning seed-company in the world. (See Image 2). Following Diamond v. Chakrabarty came the Gene Revolution, making it possible for Monsanto to legally patent genetically modified seeds. Genetic engineers use cell-invading technology to overcome the integrity of the organic species barrier and instill new traits into the seed, plant, or even animal. This newly legal process allowed for Monsanto to create further profits from their already successful Roundup - a weed killer. They could now make their products “Roundupready,” allowing farmers to spray entire crops with the pesticide while only killing that which is not genetically altered. Thus, farmers looking to create higher yields with cheaper production could buy all Roundup-ready products and bypass pests and insects. What could be wrong with creating higher yields, cheaper productions,
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and greater availability? To begin, 97% of vegetables grown in the beginning of the 20th century are now extinct. One can only imagine the fundamental nutrients, minerals, and extensions of cultures and communities that have been lost in this process. The threat to cultural agriculture corresponds with Iraq Order 81. In April of 2004, Order
81 was passed prohibiting Iraqi farmers from farming with seeds un- certified by international authorities. Order 81 forces Iraqi farmers to buy seeds from multinational-corporation, while taking away their rights to grow what they have been cultivating for thousands of years. The pursuit of global use of genetically modified products becomes not
only an infringement on food safety, but on history, cultural integrity, and identity. Furthermore, patenting gives Monsanto the power to own all rights to seeds, as well as prosecute anyone found to possess Monsanto agricultural products without proof of purchase. Between 1997 and 2010, Monsanto filed 144 lawsuits against farmers, winning judgments based on the notion of farmers using Monsanto seed without paying royalties. Even in the case of cross-pollination from neighboring farms, the farmer is legally responsible. “Monsanto’s patent on a gene is valid, no matter how it
ends up on any life form. They own and control it,” states Canadian Canola Farmer, Percy Schmeiser. He continues, “It doesn’t matter how [the crop] got there. If they’re found, you don’t own your seeds or plants anymore.” The corporate occupation and privatization of seeds represents a threat to people and the future of agriculture. By acquiring and genetically modifying living-organisms, corporations and the laws of government take away public power and eliminate the human right to food – a right that must not be infringed upon and one that must be reclaimed by the hands of the public.
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BIOGRAPHIES Maja Michaliszyn comes from Krakow in Poland. Having been raised in the cultural capital of the country, with numerous museums, galleries and theatres, it was inevitable that she became interested in art. Recently, she has graduated from the University of Glasgow in Scotland receiving a first class degree in Art History and Italian. During her studies, she spent nine months living and studying in Bologna, where she developed a great passion for Italian culture. She is particularly interested in Italian art especially Venetian art on which she wrote her dissertation and the twentieth-century Italian art. While being a student, she has written publications, for instance for Radiius, an online art journal. Moreover, she has been working in various museums such as the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery in Glasgow, Mackintosh House in Glasgow and recently she completed her internship at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice. She is planning to continue her career in the museum context.
Giacomo Savani is a freelance writer and cartoonist (http://taccuinofarcito.tumblr.com/) as well as a PhD student in Roman Archaeology at the University of Leicester. After spending more than half of is life in quiescent state in his sleepy hometown, he woke up, started University in Bologna and tried to face his disastrous lack of self-confidence with dignity. At the moment he lives in England and he is quite happy.
Stanley Okurut Chairman of Pallisa Community Development Trust (Pacodet) since 1989, with a Graduation with honors in Zoology, today Stanley is Program Director of Pacodet. His job focuses in the research and organization of developing plans for the improvement of the area of Pallisa in Uganda. Pacodet The community-based organization Pallisa Community Development Trust (PACODET) serves a rural population of about 60,000 people in the Pallisa district, Eastern Uganda. PACODET involved online volunteers in the development of its project proposals in the areas of health care, community-based-adaptation to climate change, food security and civil rights. www.pacodet.org Athena Zapounidi completed her BA in English studies at the University of Athens and got her MA in English Language and Culture at the University of Amsterdam by researching and surfacing the sociopolitical narrative of Charles Bukowski’s poetry. Her academic background in the literary and cultural field has enhanced her critical, analytical and creative skills. She writes academic essays, articles, poetry, scripts, and enjoys painting in her spare time.
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Born and raised in Provence, in the South of France, Hugo is graduated from the Institute of Political Studies of Aix-en-Provence. He particularly focused there on the European left-wing parties. After his study in France and an exchange in Stockholm, he is studying now political communication in Amsterdam.
Natalie Shapiro is a Holistic Health Advisor working in California, United States. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from San Francisco State University, a Certificate of International Social Sciences from the University of Amsterdam, and a certificate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition: New York. Natalie works to guide individuals towards healthier, balanced nutrition and lifestyles. She has researched the link between food and: quality, deficiencies, (mal) nutrition, production, corporations, government, environment, animals. Contact Natalie at: Natalie@thriveonhealth.com. Paolo Zapparoli is native of the of North of Italy. At the age of 25, he started his adventure in the photography environment, discovering new views of the world as well as of himself. His focuses are people, which he likes portraying with the extravagant and unexpected style of Street Photography. He counts several collaborations with the online magazine Diecieventicinque.it and with the cultural group of Zerocinqueuno. To highlight ‘No Fixed Abode’, a cooperation with a group of international photographers in Bologna, and ‘Appunti di Viaggio’ a personal project developed dedicated to Turkey and its populations.
Harry Mouhtaris studied marketing and photography at Technical collage GYMEA, Sydney Australia. In 2004 worked my way to Europe being based in Athens for 8 years till moving to Amsterdam. Photography to me is capturing the moment, lifestyle/people, travel, food/still, scenic, night and documentary. Always looking for the right shot.
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Writer and collaborator of Diecieventicinque since 2011, he is now attending a research master program at the University of Amsterdam. He also works with the publisher Caracò.it with which he develops pedagogical project for high school. He studies Communication Sciences at the University of Amsterdam. He is the coordinator of Diecieventicinque International.
Salvo Ognibene was born in Livorno and he grew up in Menfi, Sicily. In 2008, he moved to Bologna, where he studies law at the University of Bologna. Because of his passions for journalism, politics, sport and anti-mafia, in 2011 he founded the online magazine www.Diecieventincinque.it. Finally, he collaborates with the network ‘I Siciliani giovani’ and the television ‘Telejato’.
Paolo Vicenzi is a freelance creative designer. For three years he lived in Milan where he attended the professional School of Comics. It is during this period, that Paolo cultivated passions such as, edit design and art design. After his experience in Milan, Paolo moved to Bologna, where he started collaborations with several cultural groups. In Bologna, Paolo also entered the international environment, which has led him to a short stay in the Netherlands.www.paolovicenzi@blogspot.it
Acknowledgement Diecieventicinque International would not have been possible without the support of many people. The editorial staff wishes to express its gratitude to all the writers and collaborators of this project. In the specific, we wish to thank the writers Athena, Maja, Natalie, Giacomo, Hugo and Stanley, and the photographers Harris and Paolo. A special thanks also goes to Paolo V., who has embraced this adventure with passion and dedication. A thanks is also reserved to Salvo Ognibene, who was abundantly helpful and offered invaluable assistance, support and guidance.
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Pointing out ‘Mall Girls’ Culture – Polish Phenomenon?, by Maja Michaliszyn
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New York Times, Dan Bilefsky, Dark Film on Teengagers Echoes from Mall to Church, published 4th March 2010, http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/05/world/europe/05iht-mall.html?hp&ex=&ei=&partner=&_r=0 http://www.papilot.pl/ludzie/949/Galerianki-nieletnie-prostytutki.html http://camerainthesun.com/?p=10484
Girl Education in Pallisa District, by Stanley Okurut
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‘L’Etat ne peut pas tout’ (The State cannot do everything): The French Socialist party in power, by Hugo Neron
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