The University of Messina wishes to express its solidarity and support for the Iranian student community, who are experiencing intense concern and suffering exacerbated by the difficulty of contacting family and friends in Iran. This situation is having serious repercussions on their personal well-being and the smooth progress of their academic studies.
The university also offers its deepest condolences for the death of a former student of the University of Messina in Iran, a loss that affects and saddens the entire academic community deeply.
UniME reaffirms the values upon which the university community is founded: safeguarding individuals, respecting human rights and freedom of thought and expression, and rejecting all forms of violence and discrimination.
In the coming days, the university will translate solidarity into concrete actions to ensure that students receive all the support it can provide.
Finally, UniME welcomes and endorses the message of solidarity expressed by student representatives, as well as the awareness-raising initiatives promoted in the city, while respecting the autonomy and freedom of expression of the university community.