Remembering Giulio Regeni (1988-2016)

As many of you know, on 25 January 2016, Giulio Regeni, a postgraduate student at Girton College, went missing during the fieldwork for his doctorate in Egypt. His body was found on the outskirts of Cairo on 3 February 2016. He had been abducted, tortured and murdered. No one has yet been brought to justice for that crime. Girton College stands with all those calling for truth and justice for Giulio and his family.

Our College flag is flying at half-mast in his memory, and at 12 noon today (25 January 2023), and again on 3 February 2023, we shall light a candle for Giulio in the Chapel . Please feel free to drop in during your lunchbreak to reflect on the life of a fine scholar, great friend, and passionate advocate for human rights. 

The Cambridge University Amnesty International (CUAI) group will be holding a vigil for Giulio Regeni on Wednesday 25 January 2023 at 6pm outside Great St Mary’s Church in Kings Parade, and all are welcome. More details can be found via Facebook.

Amnesty International UK will be holding a joint vigil for ‘Justice for Giulio’ and ‘Freedom for Alaa’ on Wednesday 25 January 12-3pm outside the Egyptian Embassy in central London. Full details can be found here.