Migrants, Human Rights, Democracy 

15 - 19 June 2026
University of Palermo (Italy)

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  • Objectives and training program – The Summer School explores Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding and Humanitarianism, offering an interdisciplinary approach to address global challenges. Participants will gain insight
  • Activities – Lectures, practical experience and Q&A discussion from Monday to Friday, with compulsory attendance (90%) in presenc. Attendees will be given an official certificate (6 ECTS)
  • Accomodation: Hotels, hostel and B&B in the old center of Palermo

We are excited that you are interested in joining our initiative! To apply or register, please complete the application form below with your details. Kindly provide the required information so that we can process your request as efficiently as possible.

Program

Monday 15 June, h 14:00

Registration & Welcome words

Massimo Midiri, University of Palermo Rector

Antonino Bianco, Head of SPPEFF Department

Elisabetta Di Giovanni, Massimiliano Schirinzi University of Palermo

Team Building Lab on Cultural Diversity

Emanuela Firetto, Per Esempio NPO

Tuesday 16 June, h 9:30/13:00

Migrant Communities in Palermo: Belonging and Practices of Social Inclusion

Elisabetta Di Giovanni, Massimiliano Schirinzi University of Palermo

Intercultural Solidarity and International Cooperation: Italy–Bangladesh Bridges

Arif Hossain, Humanitarian Organization LIFE and LIFE – INGO, Global Cooperation Aid

Light Lunch

h 14:00/18:00

Second-Generation Hurdles in Mediterranean Interfaith Dialogue

Safa Neji University of Palermo

Wednesday 17 June, h 9:30/13:00

Mediterranean Hope 2025 report from Lampedusa
Francesca Saccomandi
Federation of Protestant Churches in Italy
 
Social work with unaccompanied foreign minors
Bandiougou Diawara


Thursday 18 June, h 9:30/18:00

Visit to unaccompanied foreign minors and adults’ reception center: cooking class, life stories and testimonies

Centro Diaconale “La Noce”

Friday 19 June, h 9:30/18:00

International Refugee Law Today: Challenges, EU Policies and Cooperation, and the Experience of Sicily

Fishbowl Dialogue
Vivere Political Science Students’ Association
 
Certificate Delivery. Closing words
Light Lunch

 

Contact

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Phone

+39 09123897007

Email Address

summermigrantiunipa@gmail.com

Address

Building 15, Viale delle Scienze, 90128 Palermo

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