The Provincial Coordinating Association of Non-Governmental Organizations for Development Cooperation of Jaén, along with migrant associations, the City Council of Jaén, and the Provincial Council, organized the successful IV International Solidarity Fair ‘Jaén for Interculturality’. The event, held at the Paseo de las Bicicletas, is consolidating itself as a key meeting point for solidarity and cultural diversity in the city.
The inaugural day was attended by authorities including the mayor of Jaén, Julio Millán, councilwoman Eva Funes, councilman Javier Padorno, and deputy Luis Miguel Carmona. Also participating were the head of the NGO Coordinator, David Peñafuerte, and the representative of migrant collectives, Luis Hernández, who highlighted the message of integration.
“"We are proud of the NGO Coordinator and all the collectives. We are seeing declarations that reach the municipal plenary that, as a person and as a politician, shame us. Those who do not respect human rights cannot make us lose our dignity as a people. The priority is people and human rights."
“"We celebrate what Jaén already is, which is a mix of cultures, much to the dismay of the professionals of hate."
The fair offered a wide program of activities, including storytelling, music, juggling, a collaborative mural, and exhibitions. The Bolivian Folkloric Parade was one of the central events. The gastronomic offering, managed by associations from the Latin Migrants Platform, allowed attendees to taste traditional dishes from various countries.
Organizations such as the Seis Hormigas Association, Jaén Acoge, InteRed Foundation, Madre Coraje Foundation, Women in Conflict Zone Association, Rajab Project, the University of Jaén, UNED, the Latin Migrants Platform, the Jaén with Palestine Platform, and the Jaén Anti-racist Platform, among others, participated in the event.
“"development cooperation must remain a priority in the action of public administrations."
