The Reading Club Pliego, consisting of twenty women from the city, today celebrated the end of the course in a time of coexistence, in the old municipal shelter, which was attended by the director of the Institute for Women in the Region (iMRM) , Teresa Moreno, and the mayor of the town, Isabel Toledo, who took time out to learn about the activities held throughout the year related to reading.
IMRM director stressed the importance of reading as a habit rich and fruitful, bringing great benefits to those who practice it. "
According to Moreno, "is a useful tool for advancing equality of opportunity, as it allows women to enter the cultural world."
According to Teresa Moreno, "is fundamental Women and Culture go hand in hand, what has been achieved with Pasapágina program to promote reading, launched in 2008 by the Ministry of Social Policy, Women and Immigration iMRM through. "
Currently, the municipalities of Abarán, Archena, Fortuna, Santomera Cehegín, Puerto Lumbreras Ricote, Caravaca de la Cruz and Pliego, Pasapágina develop the program, especially for women living in rural and interested in reading.
During the course, and after reading a particular book, the participants meet every fortnight to discuss and debate the book, while projected to accompany the film sessions and conferences authors.
Source: CARM