On January 10, 1991, Libero Grassi denounced his extortionists in an open letter titled “Dear Extortionist,” published in theGiornale di Sicilia. Thirty-four years later, while some still succumb to paying protection money, the choice to report such crimes is...
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ADDIOPIZZO 20: The Exhibition Celebrates Twenty Years of Addiopizzo by Comitato Addiopizzo
On the morning of June 29, 2004, the city of Palermo woke up to find its streets plastered with hundreds of black-bordered stickers bearing the message: « A people who pay the pizzo are a people without dignity». From that summer in 2004 to today, those stickers have...
The story of Francesco and Daniele, who gave life to Dolce Rosso Pizza and said no to extortion and abuse
Many talented Sicilians move to the north or abroad to pursue their education and build their future, but when they return—often for love—they are full of ideas and creativity that make our land more beautiful. This is the case of Francesco Aquilino and Daniele...
Another Year of Achievements with VBT and Country Walkers
As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the generous support of the tour operators VBT Bicycling Vacations and Country Walkers. Thanks to their contributions, Addiopizzo has been able to continue its vital work in Palermo, empowering those...
Educational support for children in Kalsa at the Addiopizzo headquarters
Since October, Addiopizzo has started school support activities at its headquarters aimed at boys and girls in the Kalsa neighborhood. Over time, the confiscated property on Via Lincoln, where the Association's headquarters are located, has not only served as a place...
After the arson at the beach establishment and its reconstruction, the trial begins with Addiopizzo joining the extortion victim as a civil party
A few months after the arrests, the trial of 26 individuals accused of belonging to the Trabia mafia clan, in the province of Palermo, began today before the preliminary hearing judge at the Palermo court. The charges brought against them include, among others, mafia...
Blitz in the province of Palermo. The courage of those who denounced with the support of Addiopizzo
Last July, we came into contact with a merchant from the province of Palermo who had long been a victim of extortion in his business activities. Once again, we supported and guided someone who, in the Palermo hinterland, found the strength and courage to stand up to...
Free medical check-ups for children and teenagers participating in inclusion activities in the ‘Kalsa’ neighborhood with Addiopizzo
Sports are a right for everyone, but it's equally important to ensure that those who participate can do so safely, with access to mandatory medical check-ups. For this reason, alongside the launch of social inclusion activities and efforts to combat educational...
The activists of Addiopizzo are back on the streets of Palermo with a new message
"Attacchinaggi" ("poster-sticking actions") is how we have referred to our repeated semi-clandestine nocturnal activities, where many activists simultaneously put up hundreds of stickers with anti-mafia slogans. Last night, we did it again to renew a tradition and to...
For the first time, workers who reported crimes join as civil parties alongside the employer, with the support of Addiopizzo.
The trial against the 'Porta Nuova' mafia clan in Palermo has concluded at the first-instance court, with most of the defendants convicted of mafia association, drug trafficking, and extortion. In this unprecedented case, the individual responsible for the extortion...
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Many talented Sicilians move to the north or abroad to pursue their education and build their future, but when they...
Addiopizzo unveils the new critical consumption app: ‘PAGO CHI NON PAGA’ (I Pay Those Who Don’t Pay)
On January 10, 1991, Libero Grassi denounced his extortionists in an open letter titled “Dear Extortionist,”...
Educational support for children in Kalsa at the Addiopizzo headquarters
Since October, Addiopizzo has started school support activities at its headquarters aimed at boys and girls in the...
Another Year of Achievements with VBT and Country Walkers
As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the generous support of the tour operators VBT...
Addiopizzo unveils the new critical consumption app: ‘PAGO CHI NON PAGA’ (I Pay Those Who Don’t Pay)
On January 10, 1991, Libero Grassi denounced his extortionists in an open letter titled “Dear Extortionist,”...
The activists of Addiopizzo are back on the streets of Palermo with a new message
"Attacchinaggi" ("poster-sticking actions") is how we have referred to our repeated semi-clandestine nocturnal...
Global Village: Addiopizzo, the grassroots anti-Mafia movement in Palermo, Sicily
Fonte: Stuff.co.nz
From market traders to restaurant owners and shopkeepers, around 80 per cent of the city’s small businesses have traditionally paid protection money – known as ‘pizzo’ in local Palermo slang – to the local Mafia.
