Lampedusa: Thinking Outside the Border

26 November 2023, 17:30
Isola, La Cantine Littéraire, 15 Rue Ternaux, Paris, France

The Mediterranean has increasingly been recognized as the European border par excellence, one of the most dangerous in the world. But what does it truly mean to be the EU border, and what are the exact implications? A debate about the significance of the Mediterranean Sea and Lampedusa as European borders with:

• Anna Marino, PhD candidate, nccr – on the move, University of Neuchâtel
• Simone Gavazzi, human rights activist and editor at Penshare

Their discussion will draw upon academic research and on-site experiences. By interacting in a public context, they will explore the nature of borders, how they are established and evolve, and what they signify for us and our societies.

There will be an innovative discussion format complemented by a visual representation of interactions: the audience will have the opportunity to see the reflections and ideas becoming images thanks to the live drawing experience provided by Arianna Sisani, Italian illustrator!

The event is organized by Guido Aloia (Isola) and Alessandra Polidori (SFM researcher), in collaboration with the nccr – on the move, the Swiss Forum for Migration and Population Studies (SFM) and the University of Neuchâtel.

The discussion will take place in French and Italian, but comments and questions in English are also welcome.

Find the poster here.