Human Rights Council Launches Cultural Program at Rabat Book Fair
For 10 days, the Human Rights Pavilion (A24) will bring together over 100 writers, artists, human rights defenders, experts, academics, and civil society actors from Morocco and abroad, said CNDH in a press release.
The program also features the participation of 250 children from Morocco's 12 regions, each bringing a unique cultural expression from their community.
Held under the theme 'Culture and Cultural Expressions: Drivers of Development and Human Rights,' the program includes 70 activities, including workshops, panel discussions, and creative sessions, spread across five main spaces within the pavilion.
These include a space for children's voices and cultural expressions, one for writing and human rights, and another for artistic and creative expression. The pavilion also includes a space for discussions and conferences, and another for new book releases and publications.
The council noted that all activities are designed to be inclusive and accessible, describing the human rights pavilion as a welcoming space for everyone throughout the fair.
For CNDH President Amina Bouayach, the fair is a celebration of the rich and diverse Moroccan culture.
'Culture is not a luxury for the elite, nor just something to be preserved in museums. It is a living memory and a continuous dialogue between past, present, and future,' Bouayach added.
She stated that cultural rights must be protected and promoted, adding that Morocco's many cultural expressions, whether Arab-Islamic, Amazigh, Hassani Saharan, Jewish, Mediterranean, or African, play an important role in strengthening social cohesion, promoting diversity, and encouraging mutual respect.
'This, without a doubt, contributes to promoting respect for everyone's rights, enhancing memory, and upholding the right to identity and dignity,' Bouayach noted.
CNDH invited visitors of all ages to visit its pavilion and discover how culture connects humans and contributes to building a more inclusive and rights-respecting society.
The Rabat book fair, running from April 18 to 27, brings together hundreds of exhibitors from all over the world to showcase over 100,000 titles across various literary, academic, and cultural genres. Tags: CNDHCultureRabat book fair
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