SPECIAL EDITION

By a fortunate coincidence, the 50th issue of "La Voce di Maria Dolens" will be available to readers just before 4 October, the birthday of our monumental Bell. And this isn't just any birthday, given that it comes right before the Bell's historic 100th anniversary.

In the challenging post-pandemic context, a great idea from the former Director, Senator, and teacher Alberto Robol, had led to the creation of the publication, though in a different format. The goal was to equip the Campana dei Caduti Foundation with a tool it could use to consistently and effectively share its many important activities with the public. This includes those performed under the partnerships established a few years ago with the two major multilateral organizations focused on human rights: the Council of Europe and the United Nations. This led to the decision to create a bilingual magazine, designed to appeal to readers beyond the typically ‘regional’ reach, such as members of the diplomatic corps, government officials, and representatives of foreign non-governmental organisations.

For this reason, we chose to focus on current international issues, addressing them with an approach based on an objective and balanced analysis of events and staying as far as possible from bias or interpretations based on partiality. We also keep an eye on the topics gradually emerging at the two multilateral forums in Strasbourg and New York, often drawing on contributions from respected insiders.

Not to mention giving due prominence to the events at Colle di Miravalle, often organised in collaboration and synergy with other significant local organisations, confirming the existence in the Foundation of two inseparable aspects, two sides of the same coin: its strong international vocation and its solid roots in Trentino.

Now, with its 50th issue since its debut in November 2020 going to press, it only seems fitting to recognise that "La Voce" has reached a certain level of "maturity," reflected in a well-balanced mix of content—exemplified in this celebratory edition—and an appealing graphic design. This observation, of course, won't prevent it from adapting when needed, embracing new areas of focus and innovative approaches to strengthen its relationship with current readers and even broaden its audience.

I could not conclude my remarks without expressing my heartfelt thanks to the Editor of the publication, Marcello Filotei, for his unwavering personal dedication and the high quality of his professional collaboration over the past four years.

Reggente Marco Marsilli, Foundation President