Exhibition in El Carrizal advocates for peace and solidarity

The Agustín Ramírez Alemán Municipal Library hosts a display with over 40 titles, films, and prints to promote values of coexistence and human rights.

Generic image of a peace exhibition in a library.
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Generic image of a peace exhibition in a library.

The Agustín Ramírez Alemán Municipal Library in El Carrizal presents a special exhibition for the International Day of Peace, observed next Monday, September 21st.

The initiative offers a journey through various works and resources addressing peace, solidarity, coexistence, and human rights, as well as the consequences of conflicts and war.
The exhibition features over 40 titles from diverse fields such as psychology, education, sociology, novels, poetry, children's and young adult literature, and biographies. This selection provides varied perspectives on building peace and promoting values like respect, empathy, diversity, and solidarity against war.

"Among the selected works is ‘Mujer de frontera: Defender el derecho a la vida no es un delito’, where Helena Maleno recounts her fight for the rights of migrants in Morocco."

Helena Maleno
Also included is ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’, the well-known novel by author John Boyne, later adapted into a film, which explores the Holocaust from a child's perspective. The biography section highlights the careers of figures such as Rigoberta Menchú, Malala, Simone Weil, and the book ‘La paz es posible’, a biography of Prem Rawat written by best-selling author Andrea Ceigan, introducing the public to the experiences of those dedicated to defending human rights and peace.
The exhibition is complemented by guides on mindfulness and personal well-being techniques, as well as literature for children and young people addressing topics like diversity, xenophobia, respectful treatment, and building a better world.
Alongside books, the exhibition incorporates 10 films on DVD and 28 prints dedicated to the main individuals and institutions awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Ingenio (18/09/2026)