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The first edition of the Summer School “Inclusion and Sustainability in Vulnerability (ISV): A Transdisciplinary Approach” took place in Norcia, Italy, from 15 to 19 September 2025. Co-organised by the University for Foreigners of Perugia and the HEurope HRJust project, with the involvement of the University of Bern, the Summer School focused on vulnerability in its individual, territorial, and contextual dimensions, with particular attention to inclusion and sustainability.
The programme combined lectures by international researchers with collaborative, practice-oriented activities, covering topics such as climate-related risks, fundamental rights, social inequalities, and participatory approaches to territorial and social reconstruction. The photos and interviews shared here document the discussions, working process, and perspectives that emerged during the Summer School.
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Video-interviews
This section brings together interviews with speakers and experts from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. They share their perspectives on the key topics addressed during the Summer School, offering insights that extend and complement the discussions held throughout the programme.
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What are Human Rights Justifications?
In this video, Prof. Ester Herlin-Karnell from the University of Gothenburg (SE) explains how her team in Work Package 3 examines the ways states and the European Union invoke human rights to justify legislative and policy actions.
Social Vulnerabilities and Earthquakes: What Happened in Norcia?
In this video, sociologist Prof. Stefania Tusini from the University for Foreigners in Perugia (IT) reflects on the long-term social vulnerabilities faced by communities affected by the Norcia earthquake.
Intersectionality and Vulnerability: Protecting Rights in Emergencies
In this video, Prof. Maura Marchegiani from the University for Foreigners of Perugia discusses how emergencies such as earthquakes, environmental risks, and conflicts reveal layered vulnerabilities, and why protecting fundamental rights in these settings requires an intersectional and interdisciplinary approach.
Human Rights, Disasters and Climate Change: Which Relationship?
In this video, Prof. Patricia Galvão Teles, member of the UN International Law Commission, discusses her work on advancing international law in relation to human rights, disasters, and climate change.
Vulnerability in Earthquake-Prone Regions: How Can Communities Turn Fragility into Strength?
In this video, Stefania Proietti, President of the Umbria Region, reflects on how long-standing territorial vulnerability, from seismic risks to geographic isolation, shapes community life. She explains why acknowledging this fragility can become a source of resilience, innovation, and wellbeing, and how digital connectivity and environmental quality can help remote regions thrive.
Rebuilding Norcia: A Local Perspective on Recovery and Resilience
In this video, Vincenzo Bianconi, a local hotel owner in Norcia, shares a firsthand perspective on the State’s response to the earthquake. Drawing on nearly a decade of lived experience, he reflects on the limits of emergency-focused measures, the overlooked economic costs of reconstruction, and the long-term impact on local livelihoods.
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1st edition of the Summer School “Inclusion and Sustainability in Vulnerability (ISV): A Transdisciplinary Approach
We are pleased to announce the 1st edition of the Summer School “Inclusion and Sustainability in Vulnerability (ISV): A Transdisciplinary Approach”, co-organized by the University for Foreigners of Perugia and the HEurope HRJust project (with the involvement of the University of Bern). The summer school will take place in Norcia (PG), Italy, from September 15 to 19, 2025.