The League for Human Rights in Arles organizes a gathering to combat racism and promote dialogue, emphasizing freedom of expression and human dignity.
LDH organizes gathering in Arles
The League for Human Rights in Arles (LDH) has organized a public gathering in response to recent events in Trappes and La Verrière, which are currently under an anti-terrorist investigation that may involve racist motives.LDH emphasizes human dignity and rights
Marguerite Pozzoli, a member of the LDH, stated that the association’s role is to respond to the events, as they have long defended human rights and freedoms. The group expressed concern over the growing normalization of racist hatred and aims to remind people that every individual’s dignity and rights must be respected.LDH seeks unity through shared values
Beyond reacting to the incidents, the LDH hopes to bring together individuals with different perspectives around shared values. Pozzoli emphasized that "Freedom of expression is not hate," and stressed the importance of maintaining dialogue even when opinions differ.Local organizations join the event
Several cultural associations, trade unions, and organizations have responded to the LDH’s call, including the Union for Arles, the CGT Arles, and Solidarity for Women in Arles. The LDH aims to mobilize citizens, especially young people, by choosing a date aligned with the school calendar.Event includes poetry and speeches
The gathering will begin with a slam poetry performance by Aïssa Mallouk, who promotes a message of peace, followed by several speeches on Place de la République. Pozzoli concluded that the group is trying to shed light on the issues they observe and await the event’s outcome.Event details and participating groups
The event is scheduled for Monday, November 2, at 6 p.m., on Place de la République. Organizations that have signed on include Amber Company, FSU, Solidarity for Women in Arles, the Union for Arles, CGT Arles, PS Section of Arles, PCF of Arles, Debout !, After-Alliance for the Ecological and Social Republic, Dare Feminism, Phonurgia Nova, NPA the anti-capitalist, Indigo Voices, Upop Arles, UFAL Secular Families, and Public Place Arles.
