Tenderness dwells
in the creases of my heart...
An immense sun,
an intense heat
in my nest.

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The Institute for the Development of Education, Arts and Leisure

Invites you to tell your human rights stories at the RACONTEURS’ CORNER.*

Location: UNESCO, Paris, France

Dates: September 3-5, 2008

In recognition of the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the RACONTEURS’ CORNER will be a special place on site, where participants may tell their stories of empowerment, human rights activism, and survival. Highlighting the diverse human experiences; promoting and honoring individual and community resilience and solidarity.

GUIDELINES :

- Each story will be recorded-on-site on a free CD. A copy of the story will be archived by the United Nations. A selection of stories will be viewed at the conference and may be posted on the website as well.
- Storytellers should tell in their first language
- Storytellers will be required to sign a legal waiver.
- Reserve a time to record in advance or sign-up at UNESCO.

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