Catania: Mpa motion to promote a culture of peace and local dialogue

Catania: motion to foster a culture of peace

A motion filed by councilors Orazio Grasso, Simona Latino and Bruno Brucchieri (Mpa) asks the Catania City Council to adopt local policies to promote a culture of peace and dialogue among communities. The proposal focuses on practical measures involving schools, universities, associations and the third sector.

Main measures included in the motion:

• implement educational programs in partnership with schools and universities;
• support cultural initiatives aimed at dialogue and integration;
• encourage cooperation between local authorities, including Mediterranean-level collaborations;
• strengthen youth policies and the third sector's role in inclusion.

The proposers stress that promoting peace requires concrete actions that leverage associative networks and respond to real local needs. The motion also calls for public forums on social cohesion, participatory safety and urban coexistence quality.