NNaples – The project "Let's Educate on Respect. Together Against Bullying" is being launched at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. The project is promoted by the Campania Region as part of Regional Law No. 11 of 2017, dedicated to preventing and combating bullying and cyberbullying.
The series of meetings, organized by Scabec, will begin on Saturday, March 14th at 10:00 a.m. in the MANN Auditorium, with a discussion among institutions, experts, families, and representatives of the educational network of middle and high schools.
The goal is to address the issue of respect in relationships between young people, with particular attention to behavior in the digital context.
Institutions and experts face to face
The inaugural event will be opened by Francesco Sirano, director general of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, Ninni Cutaia, councilor for culture of the Campania region, and Andrea Morniroli, regional councilor for social policies and education.
The initiative stems from the idea that beauty and cultural heritage can become educational tools, capable of fostering empathy, a sense of community, and awareness of one's actions in young people. Museums and cultural venues are thus transformed into spaces for encounter and dialogue, where respect, listening, and healthy relationships are fostered.
"Antibodies of knowledge" against bullying and cyberbullying
The heart of the event will be the performance "Antibodies of Knowledge on Bullying and Cyberbullying," curated by the social cooperative L'Isola che c'è.
The initiative will combine scientific information, artistic expression, and opportunities for audience discussion. Speakers, actors, musicians, artists, and digital professionals will take turns on stage, engaging with attendees to analyze the phenomenon of bullying from various perspectives.
The goal is to transform the event into a participatory experience, capable of directly involving students and families.
Museum visit and meeting schedule
The event will conclude with a guided tour of the MANN collections, designed to reaffirm the value of cultural heritage as a tool for civic education and awareness-building. All participants will also receive a symbolic gift dedicated to the value of kindness.
The project will continue in the coming weeks with other meetings in Campania's main cultural venues:
Provincial Art Gallery of Salerno – March 21
Royal Palace of Caserta – March 28 and April 11
Sannio Museum in Benevento – April 18
Monumental Complex of the Bourbon Prison of Avellino – May 9
The series will conclude once again at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, with the final events scheduled for May 15th and 16th.
It seemed to me to be a useful project but also confusing in some points. Communication was not very clear and the meetings were perhaps not enough; the young people did not always understand and the teachers did not have time for everything. More continuity and real practical workshops were needed.