This morning, May 15th at 10.30 am, at the IPA Auditorium “S. Sabbatini” by POZZUOLO DEL FRIULI, a touching and significant event took place. The fifth grade and middle school students of the “Don Pierluigi Di Piazza” Comprehensive Institute met Paola and Claudio Regeni, parents of Giulio Regeni, the young researcher brutally murdered in Egypt in 2016. This meeting marked the culmination of an educational journey on the topics of truth And justicecarried out by students with their teachers.
A significant meeting
At the end of their educational journey, the students gave the Regenis the fruits of their work: drawings, phrases and themes. In exchange, they received the intense and moving testimony of Paola and Claudio, accompanied by their lawyer Alessandra Ballerini. The event represented a moment of strong reflection and awareness, underlining the importance of defending human rights and seeking justice for all victims of injustice.
Inauguration of the yellow bench
At 12, a symbolic gesture further enriched the morning: the inauguration of a yellow bench in memory of Giulio Regeni and all the people who, everywhere in the world, fight for human rights. The bench, located outside the comprehensive school in Pozzuolo del Friuli, has become a visible and tangible symbol of the school community’s commitment to the memory of Giulio and those who share his fate.
An audience of hope and memory
In the audience, dozens of students wore yellow t-shirts, the color chosen to demand justice for Giulio Regeni. On stage, his parents expressed gratitude to schools and teachers throughout Italy for their support and commitment to keeping Giulio’s memory alive. This moment of thanks highlighted how important community solidarity and support is in the search for the truth.
The commitment of the comprehensive institute
The comprehensive institute of Pozzuolo del Friuli, named a year ago after Don Pierluigi Di Piazza, who passed away on 15 May 2022, displayed a banner outside the building with the request for truth for the researcher from Fiumicello. This gesture symbolized the institute’s constant commitment to promoting the values of truth and justice.
The trial in Rome
Meanwhile, in Rome, the First Court of Assizes is trying to ascertain the truth during the trial against the four members of the Egyptian secret services accused of Giulio’s murder. This complex and delicate judicial process saw the constant and silent presence of Claudio and Paola Regeni, who preferred not to comment on the matter.
An area dedicated to legality
Inside the middle school, an area dedicated to legality was created, where a yellow bench was placed in memory of Giulio. On the stage, a mosaic with Giulio’s name and the tree of legality, created at the end of an educational journey. The leaves of the tree contained the thoughts of the fifth graders of primary and lower secondary schools. Among these, significant phrases such as “Yellow like a ray of sunshine darkened by injustice” and “Thinking about the future was something for Giulio”, showed the high awareness and sensitivity of the students.
The words of the school director
The head teacher Elena Venturini proudly commented on the work carried out by the students, stating: “The level of awareness is high, they know the history and they surprised us with their ability and sensitivity to grasp the essence of the issue and the problems.” This recognition underlined the importance of education and training in building a more just and aware society.
A dialogue behind closed doors
The teaching activity then continued behind closed doors, with the students having the opportunity to ask questions to Giulio Regeni’s parents. This intimate moment allowed students to further deepen their understanding of Giulio’s story and human rights issues.
Today’s event in Pozzuolo del Friuli represented an important moment of reflection and civil commitment, highlighting how the memory of Giulio Regeni continues to live on through the education and activism of the new generations. The hope is that this commitment can help build a future in which truth and justice always prevail.
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