This Wednesday evening in Toledo, the Cortes of Castile-La Mancha delivered their first “Diké” Prizein recognition of the work of people, institutions, groups or media who, due to their activity contribute significantly to … fight against injustice and defend human rights. “Why are the Cortes involved in awarding prizes recognizing human rights? Well, look, because there is no democracy without human rights,” said the president of the Regional Chamber, Pablo Bellido, adding that democracy is rights, it is freedoms enshrined in the Constitution.
“In a society of hatred, it is not enough to show disinterest in the face of those who hate, we must confront them and selfishness. And that is why the Cortes de Castilla la Mancha want to express their support for the defense of human rights. Her support and gratitude to those who make this possible“.
At a gala presented by Guadalajara actress Laura Galán, the international human rights awards were presented to UNRWAUnited Nations agency for Palestine refugees; at the national level for the municipalities of Villamalea and Tazrazona de la Mancha (Albacete), and the singer Rozalene for his work in spreading culture, peace and coexistence.
The prizes are spiral-shaped sculptures by Pilar Vicente de Foronda, which symbolize the tension between the universality of human dignity and the physical and structural barriers that seek to hinder it. The UNRWA award was received by its Executive Director in Spain, Pilar Martí, who thanked the award “which we received with humility and deep emotion; “It is a huge gesture of encouragement and support for our humanitarian work.”
UNRWA mourns its dead
Martí dedicated it to the 12,000 people currently working in Gaza and in memory of the more than 380 murdered companions while they carried out their humanitarian work. “Each of them embodies the commitment, dedication and dignity with which our staff work every day in one of the harshest and most extreme contexts in the world,” and recognized the commitment of the Castilla la Mancha company to the Palestinian people “who have endured so much suffering and continue to endure.”
Rozalén sent a video from Barcelona, excited because she was present in something that is linked to the fight for human rights. “I appreciate that the things I write are considered. In my artistic project you can see this way of seeing the world, which I inherited from my father, the world did him a lot of harm”, he confessed. The prize was won by his concert companion, the sign language interpreter Beatriz Romero, “someone who is fundamental in my life, in my work, and who deserves this prize”, said Rozalén.
The mayors of Villamalea, José Núñez, and of Tarazona, Miguel Zamora, accompanied by a small representation of residents of their municipalities, are pioneers in approving a proposal for the regulation of immigrants at the national level.
Real priorities
“Villamalea is an example of inclusion, yes. But they are also a people who do not want to live solely by examples or headlines. Recognitions are welcome, but what our people need are courageous decisions and useful policies. We need our leaders to stop considering the rural environment only in their speeches and start doing so in regulations, budgets and real priorities,” stressed José Núñez.
His counterpart from Tarazona added that although they are of different political colors, “we have the same convictions and the same objectives of common good for our people, better than us, few know and know the land on which we walk”, he said.
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