From Theory to Practice: 
Study Visit to FAO Headquarters for UNITUS LM-90 Security and Human Rights Students

Students enrolled in the Master’s Degree Programme in Security and Human Rights (LM-90) within the Department of Legal, Social and Educational Sciences (DIKE) at the University of Tuscia recently completed a study visit to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, as part of the course International Political Sociology of Security.

The visit offered students a valuable opportunity to explore the structure and functioning of a major United Nations organization and to engage in discussions on key global challenges related to food security. By experiencing FAO’s work firsthand, students gained deeper insight into how international organizations conceptualize, construct, and negotiate security within the contemporary international system, particularly in relation to transnational risks that increasingly redefine both the meaning and practice of security.

During the visit, students also explored the FAO Museum and Network (FAO MuNe), an innovative educational space dedicated to food and agriculture as fundamental elements of human history, culture, and sustainability. The museum experience guided participants through a journey that explores how food and agriculture have shaped human civilization, highlights the richness and diversity of food traditions worldwide, and emphasizes how individual and collective choices can contribute to a more sustainable and secure future.

FAO MuNe represents a forward-looking initiative that connects art, nature, science, and culture through immersive and interactive experiences. Officially opened on 16 October 2025, on the occasion of FAO’s 80th anniversary and World Food Day, the museum is conceived as a permanent educational hub at FAO headquarters. Through artistic installations, multimedia exhibits, workshops, and learning labs, it aims to promote awareness and encourage action toward a better global food future.

Overall, the study visit represented a highly valuable learning experience for students of the LM-90 Security and Human Rights programme at the University of Tuscia, reinforcing the links between security, human rights, and global governance, and highlighting the crucial role of international institutions in addressing some of today’s most pressing global challenges. The initiative received very positive feedback from all participating students, who emphasized its strong educational value and practical relevance for their academic and professional development.