“Why the commitment of Sciences Po and La Sorbonne students to Gaza seems predictable”.

Sciences Po, La Sorbonne and student mobilizations for Gaza

In the current context, nothing is more obvious than seeing young people politically engaged, especially in prestigious higher education institutions like Sciences Po and theSorbonne University. Lately, one subject has particularly attracted their interest: the question of Gaza. However, these student mobilizations are not surprising, they are even expected.

A tradition of student political engagement

L'Sorbonne University And Sciences Po are two French institutions recognized for their tradition of student political engagement. They were, for example, at the heart of the mobilizations of May 1968. Today, this tradition persists, and students continue to mobilize around various social, political, and humanitarian causes. The situation in Gaza is one of them.

The Palestinian cause, a subject of mobilization for students

Very often, episodes of violence in Gaza lead to waves of protests not only in France, but also around the world. For students of Sciences Po and theSorbonne University, the Palestinian question is a topic that encourages political activism. The Palestinian cause is seen by many students as a symbol of the struggle for human rights, social justice and resistance to oppression.

A more politicized and conscious young generation

On the other hand, these mobilizations are not surprising. On the contrary, they demonstrate a growing awareness of French youth regarding injustices in the world. Student activism is no longer only about national issues, but also international ones. This demonstrates a more global and open vision of the world on the part of younger generations.

The mobilization for Gaza: a protest against indifference

Finally, these mobilizations of students from Sciences Po and theSorbonne University for Gaza are not surprising, they are a response to indifference. While the situation in Gaza receives little political and media attention, these students decided to speak out to make this cause heard, in the hopes of bringing about change. It is therefore in this perspective that the student mobilizations for Gaza, far from being surprising, are rather expected and necessary. They are the reflection of young people who are committed, conscious and ready to fight for a fairer world.