We are the voice of people of Italian origin around the world
We defend your rights wherever you are.
Associazione Unione dei Discendenti di Italiani nel Mondo
The Union of Descendants of Italians Worldwide is a non-profit association with its registered office in Rome.
The association was established on July 4, 2025, against a backdrop of concern regarding the impact of Law 74/2025 on thousands of individuals of Italian descent. It originated from the need to defend the rights of those affected by this legislation—specifically, individuals whose recognition of Italian citizenship was cut short, as well as those already in Italy whose prospects for continuity and development were blocked or compromised.
Faced with this reality, the conviction emerged to unite, organize, and raise the profile of the community of Italian descent by creating an association capable of channeling proposals, promoting initiatives, and representing its interests before the relevant authorities.
The association was founded by Ailén Romina Acevedo and Marisa Leonor Barreto and benefits from the support and legal counsel of lawyer Domenico Ruoppolo—the association’s vice-president—regarding various actions and initiatives promoted by the organization.
To represent, inform, and support the descendants of Italians around the world, promoting the protection of their rights, the preservation of their cultural identity, and the strengthening of the historical, emotional, and community ties that bind them to Italy.
Through participation, cooperation, and institutional action, the association aims to build an active, supportive, and informed global community capable of raising the profile of people of Italian descent and contributing to the recognition of their belonging to the Italian community.
Legal Name: Associazione Unione dei Discendenti di Italiani nel Mondo
Tax ID code/ Registered ID: 96631720586
Email: info@unionedeidiscendentiditalianinelmondo.it
Who is it aimed at?
To all those who maintain a connection with Italy, whether through family lineage, citizenship, personal history, cultural interest, or commitment to the Italian community abroad.
It is aimed in particular at descendants of Italian immigrants, Italian citizens residing abroad, individuals in the process of obtaining citizenship recognition, and native Italians, as well as institutions, associations, and communities linked to Italian heritage across the globe—with a particular presence in regions where Italian emigration has left a profound mark.
Initiatives
We promote actions aimed at safeguarding the historical, civil, cultural, and legal rights of people of Italian descent, through institutional, communication, and community-based initiatives developed via legitimate and democratic channels.
Activities and scope of action
The Association of Descendants of Italians Worldwide carries out various activities aimed at protecting rights, fostering integration, and promoting culture, including:
Information and guidance
Italian culture and identity
Training and awareness-raising
International community
News & Updates
Explore our latest events, advocacy stories, and global initiatives celebrating Italian heritage and rights.
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The Battle for Citizenship by Descent: An In-Depth Study of Law 74/2025 and the Struggle of the “Association of Descendants of Italians Worldwide” (A.U.D.I.M.)
The legal landscape of Italian citizenship has undergone a radical transformation unprecedented in Italy’s republican…
