The Motion
The Academic Senate of the University of Parma has approved the “War Repudiation” motion, aligning with national university peace initiatives and support for the Palestinian cause.
Main Commitments
The motion establishes several concrete commitments:
1. Immediate Ceasefire
The Academic Senate calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and commits to making the university a “peace agent.”
2. Support for Palestinian Researchers and Students
The university commits to providing concrete support to Palestinian researchers and students.
3. Joint Observatory
The creation of a joint observatory with faculty, students, and staff is proposed to analyze the ethical implications of scientific research.
4. Partnership Review
The university will:
- Not collaborate with academic entities supporting war
- Reconsider research partnerships involved in military support
- Support the establishment of a democratic Palestinian state
National Context
The motion is part of the broader movement of Italian universities for peace and humanitarian concerns, with particular attention to the situation in Gaza and Palestine.
Initiative that led to the birth of the Joint Observatory Students Teachers Against War Normalization