The Human Rights Café (HRC) is a project not like any other - and I say that with great pride. SET Padova has transformed such conversations into a habit for many students living in the City of Padova. When I presented the concept to the organization’s director, I imagined “an activity - as some kind of literary café or a book club where people discuss human rights instead of books.” What began as an idea has birthed a community of volunteers, advocates, supporters, and funders who have contributed to the promotion of human rights education across European university campuses. These meetings have created more spaces for both local and international students to engage in fun, cultural exchanges, and loosened institutional hierarchies preventing students and professors from debating candidly and strengthening relationships. The open circle setup of our meetings creates an atmosphere in which everyone’s questions, responses, and opinions are equally heard. Our determination to encourage interdisciplinary perspectives attracted attendees from departments such as engineering, psychology, and mathematics to share and acquire tools to incorporate human rights into their fields. The expansion of the HRC into Braga, Granada, Graz and Leipzig with the support of the Arqus University Alliance, has been a great accomplishment. Although the current times encourage people to stay silent and accept the status quo, our SET Padova community encourages you to speak up, in a safe space, where great change can happen. Leading this process has been an honour and a pleasant surprise.