The bloody and brutal terrorist attack of 7th October 2023 has set in motion a spiral of tragic events whose end is still not in sight. The relentless cruelty of the grave humanitarian crisis afflicting Gaza has left an indelible mark on the civilian population. A particularly unbearable burden weighs on the younger generations exposed to unparalleled traumas and deprivations, generations who represent our collective future.

Rooted in its founding principles – such as freedom of thought serving as a beacon of knowledge, interaction between cultures as an antidote to intolerance, and the role of research as a tool for progress and connection between communities – the University of Trieste wishes to express profound solidarity with all the innocent victims of this prolonged conflict.

The University of Trieste confirms its ongoing commitment to actively promoting peaceful conflict resolution for the sake of mutual respect and human dignity, and to offering support to victims through the expertise of the academic community.