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ESCAN statement against war 

19 Oct 2023

Following the events that have shaken the world in the past weeks, the board members of the European Society for Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (ESCAN) firmly condemn war and the committed atrocities against civilians. Our mission as neuroscientists, psychologists, and scholars of the human mind and behavior is rooted in the understanding and promotion of human well-being, cooperation, and empathy.  

War inflicts immeasurable suffering, causing both physical and psychological trauma to individuals and communities. It disrupts the delicate balance of human societies and undermines the progress that we, as a global community, strive to achieve. The psychological and emotional scars that war leaves behind can persist for generations, perpetuating a cycle of violence and division.

ESCAN stands for the values of tolerance, and the peaceful resolution of disputes, as science has repeatedly demonstrated the fundamental capacity of human beings to empathize, cooperate, and find non-violent solutions to conflicts. War contradicts our innate potential for understanding, compassion, and reconciliation.  

As members of ESCAN, we urge governments, international organizations, and individuals to prioritize diplomacy, dialogue, and peaceful conflict resolution methods as the primary means of addressing differences and disputes.  We believe that our voice is just one among many others, and we hope that together we will be heard.

Board of ESCAN

ESCAN Contact

Laura Crucianelli (Secretary) escan@escaneurosci.eu