From 16 to 26 February 2026, thirteen international students from the MA in Human Rights and Multi-level Governance at the University of Padova, alongside staff from the Human Rights Centre, participated in a study trip to Iraq. The diverse group brought together perspectives of students from Colombia, France, Italy, North Macedonia, Palestine, Tunisia, and Vietnam.
The initiative was realised in the framework of the project “Youth, Peace and Security in Iraq and Italy” promoted by the Human Rights Centre “Antonio Papisca” of the University of Padova, in collaboration with Un Ponte Per (UPP), with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI). The initiative was held in cooperation with local partner Peace and Freedom Organization (PFO).
The trip provided an opportunity to explore the practical implementation of the international Youth, Peace and Security Agenda and UN Security Council Resolution 2250 (S/RES/2250 (2015)), which recognizes young people as vital agents of change in promoting peace and security within the Iraqi context.