Representatives from these consultative bodies of the Santa Perpètua City Council met on October 28th to decide on their work plans. They will now delve into these themes to better understand the diverse realities of children and adolescents in the municipality, reflect on coexistence and inclusion, and propose initiatives to build a municipality more respectful of diversity.
The councils will hold monthly meetings throughout the academic year, working within each educational center. Their conclusions and proposals will be presented at a joint plenary session scheduled for May 2027.
Education Councilor Ana Bajo explained that the CIM chose functional diversity due to the children's concern for their peers' needs and the lack of resources. Regarding the CAM, Bajo emphasized the importance of allowing adolescents to explore social and cultural diversity from their own perspectives, considering both normalized learning and the experiences of newcomers, as well as the diverse traditions within society.
The councilor highlighted the value of the CIM and CAM's work, stating, "They are showing us a path towards a fairer society, one that is not built by making everyone the same, but by recognizing that each of us is different." She praised their choice of topics like diversity, especially given their consumption of social media "full of hate," and concluded, "In Santa Perpètua, we have very powerful children and adolescents. I believe we have a great future."
