On Sunday 5 October 2025, the Sala della Regina at Montecitorio – the lower house of the Italian Parliament – hosted a moment of great significance for UWC Adriatic: the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the so-called Rosato Law (Law 146/2005), which guarantees a stable contribution from the Italian Republic to the United World College of the Adriatic in Duino.
Twenty years on, the law remains a concrete example of Italy’s commitment to education as a tool for dialogue, peace, and international cooperation.
The event brought together alumni from across the world, representatives of Italian institutions, and leading figures of cultural diplomacy. Among the guests was Chrystia Freeland, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and alumna of the College, who shared a moving personal testimony:
The celebration also gave space to the new generation of students: Arsenii Arkhipov (Russia) and Zeyad Masoud (Egypt) spoke about how life at the College has helped them believe in the possibility of building bridges between different cultures. The two presented Hon. Ettore Rosato, the law’s promoter, with a commemorative coin minted for the College in 1985 by the Italian State Mint — a symbol of continuity and gratitude.
In his remarks, Hon. Rosato emphasised how important it remains today to believe in culture and education as instruments of peace and diplomacy among peoples.
The previous evening, a gala event had brought together more than 130 alumni and supporters in Rome to celebrate the achievements of the United World College of the Adriatic and to raise funds for its Endowment Fund, which ensures perpetual scholarships for students from more than 80 countries.
Twenty years after the approval of the Rosato Law, UWC Adriatic continues to be a place where young people from every background learn to live together, to understand differences, and to commit themselves to building a more just and peaceful world — fulfilling the vision of its founders.
