Feminist philosopher Eva Kittay and Italian historian Franco Cardini have sent messages of support for Mr. Abdullah Öcalan’s Call for Peace and Democratic Society and the ongoing peace process.
In her message, Kittay stated:
"The Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan's Call for Peace and a Democratic Society on February 27, 2025, is a gesture of respect for human dignity and the desire for Kurdish people to finally freely use their language and culture, but through peaceful struggle. The hope is for democracy and peace. We need such efforts in this world of conflict, wars and moves away from democracy. I fully support this stance."
Meanwhile, Cardini said the following in his message:
"At this critical moment, I want to express clear and unambiguous support for dialogue, democratic participation, and the protection of fundamental rights for everyone in the country. I stand in support of the current peace process to recognize linguistic, cultural, and political rights: it is how trust is rebuilt, how past wounds are addressed, and how a shared future becomes possible."
Eva Kittay served for many years as a professor of philosophy at Stony Brook University, State University of New York. Her work has had a profound influence in the areas of care ethics, feminist moral theory, the philosophy of disability, and theories of justice. Kittay has been an active member of organizations such as the American Philosophical Association and the Society for Disability Studies, and has authored numerous articles, books, and edited volumes in the fields of feminist and ethical theory.
Italian historian, writer, and academic Franco Cardini served as a professor of Medieval History at the University of Florence. Cardini has reached a wide readership not only through his academic works but also through his newspaper columns and popular history books. His studies are distinguished by a balanced perspective on the interactions between Western and Eastern civilizations. He has authored numerous books on Europe’s identity, interreligious relations, and the historical roots of the modern world.
31 October 2025