Italian
The CNDDU calls schools to active memory for truth and justice in young generations
BRESCIA (BS): The National Coordination of Teachers of Human Rights, on the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the massacre in Piazza della Loggia, wishes to join in remembering the victims of that tragic May 28, 1974, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the name of democracy and freedom.
The terrorist attack, which took place in the heart of Brescia during an anti-fascist demonstration, represents one of the most painful pages in our republican history. A bomb placed in a trash can exploded in the middle of the crowd, causing the death of eight people — including several teachers and workers — and injuring over one hundred demonstrators. A ninth victim would later die due to the serious injuries sustained. The massacre, acknowledged as having a neo-fascist origin, has been for decades the subject of cover-ups, concealments, and judicial delays that have deeply shaken citizens’ trust in institutions.
We welcome with respect and sharing the words spoken by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, who emphasized how that attack represented an attempt to destabilize the Republic and an aggression against the founding values of our Constitution. “The solidarity that unites us in memory nourishes a community of free people” – declared the Head of State, highlighting the importance of collective memory as a bulwark of democracy.
The city of Brescia has reacted with dignity and determination, as well as the democratic institutions, trade unions, and social forces, which have been able to oppose subversive violence, reaffirming the supremacy of the rule of law. After years of trials and difficulties, justice has managed to establish criminal responsibility for some members of the neo-fascist group Ordine Nuovo, including Maurizio Tramonte and Carlo Maria Maggi, who have been definitively sentenced to life imprisonment.
The Coordination reiterates the urgency of transmitting to the younger generations the knowledge of these historical events, so that they can fully understand the value of democracy, the sacrifice of those who fought against subversion, and the importance of keeping watch against any resurgence of hatred, intolerance, and violence.
The massacre in Piazza della Loggia, along with those in Piazza Fontana, the Italicus train, and the Bologna train station, constitutes an indelible warning for our country: democracy is fragile if not carefully guarded with truth and justice. In this sense, we express deep gratitude to the Association of the victims’ families, and in particular to Manlio Milani, for their tireless civil commitment in the search for truth.
We invite all schools – principals, teachers, and students – to become active participants in an important cultural change: that of conscious digital citizenship. Let’s use social media, digital intelligence, and new platforms together to tell stories, share, and inspire. Let’s build online spaces where respect, collaboration, and creativity are at the center. Through projects, content, and ideas, we can transform the digital world into a concrete opportunity for growth, inclusion, and participation. Schools can play a leading role in this process, making the web a better place – one step at a time, all together.
