Annual October 3rd Peace Walk

Switzerland

Dec 31

Lampedusa, Italy

Mayor
**Salvatore Martello**
Start of Project
**10/03/2021**
End of Project
**Ongoing**

https://www.uclg.org/es/media/noticias/cglu-se-une-lampedusa-para-llamar-la-memoria-y-la-dignidad-y-conmemorar-las-vidas

Overview

Lampedusa’s Annual October 3rd Peace Walk honours the 368 migrants who lost their lives in the 2013 shipwreck and seeks to promote a rights-based, community-centred approach to human mobility.

Implemented with local governments, European schools, civil society organisations, and partners such as the Border Towns and Islands Network, the action engages around 1,000 students each year in activities that foster empathy, awareness of safe mobility, and direct exchanges with survivors. Beneficiaries include migrants, refugees, young people, and broader host communities.

Reported Impact [as of November 2025]

Key achievements include strengthening public understanding of human rights and reaffirming the protection of life and dignity as shared societal priorities. The main challenges relate to coordination among multiple actors and sustained political commitment, addressed through advocacy and strengthened collaboration with partners.