Heritage of Hope: The Abolitionist Legacy in Europe
Heritage of Hope: The Abolitionist Legacy in Europe
Description

This project explores the historical movement for the abolition of the death penalty in Portugal and Spain, emphasizing its relevance to European values of human rights and dignity. Through the biographies of key abolitionist figures, we aim to engage European citizens - particularly young people - in reflecting on the historical and contemporary significance of this issue.

The main activities include a exhibition and an international conference, which will foster dialogue on justice, human rights, and the role of European cooperation in advancing these values. The partnership ensures a transnational and multidisciplinary approach, connecting 3 different European Heritage Label (EHL) sites and fostering collaboration. The project directly contributes to strengthening a sense of European belonging. It demonstrates how historical movements, rooted in specific national contexts, have played a role in shaping the fundamental values of the European Union today.

 

Internal Partners
Research Centre Research Group Role in Project Begin Date End Date
CIES-Iscte Historical Dynamics and Global Integration of the World Associated partner 2025-06-01 2026-05-31
External Partners
Institution Country Role in Project Begin Date End Date
Direção-Geral do Livro, dos Arquivos e das Bibliotecas (DGLAB) Portugal Leader 2025-06-01 2026-05-31
Archive of the Crown of Aragon (ACA) Spain Partner 2025-06-01 2026-05-31
General Library of the University of Coimbra (BGUC) Portugal Partner 2025-06-01 2026-05-31
Amnistia Internacional Portugal (Amnistia Internacional Portugal) Portugal Associated partner 2025-06-01 2026-05-31
Project Team
Name Affiliation Role in Project Begin Date End Date
Maria João Vaz Professora Associada (DH); Integrated Researcher (CIES-Iscte); Researcher 2025-06-01 2026-05-31
Project Fundings
Reference/Code Funding DOI Funding Type Funding Program Funding Amount (Global) Funding Amount (Local) Begin Date End Date
na -- Contract Comissão Europeia - GOPA PACE - 2025 European Heritage Label Community 29970.7 0 2025-06-01 2026-05-31
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Heritage of Hope: The Abolitionist Legacy in Europe
2025-06-01
2026-05-31