Manuela Dviri

Manuela Dviri Vitali Norsa (born 1949), is an Italian-Israeli journalist, peace activist and author.

She graduated in English and French literature and began her professional career as a high school teacher and later in an institute for mentally disabled children.

Manuela Dviri is active in different pacifist groups that seek a dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians.

Her theatre piece Land of milk and honey (Terra di latte e miele), was written in collaboration with Silvano Piccardi, was premiered internationally in 2003 at Paris, France.

She was also awarded the Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia by then Italian President Giorgio Napolitano.