In total there were 12 participants who received recognition in each of the 5 categories of the competition, organized by the Inclusion Project 1799 of the University of La Serena.

In order to promote educational and social inclusion as a fundamental right of people with disabilities and other groups historically excluded from social and educational development, the Inclusion Project 1799 of the University of La Serena carried out the contest " Art and Inclusion of People with Disabilities and Other Excluded Groups”, aimed at the university community and which held its award ceremony last Friday, December 20, in which 12 participants were distinguished.

A total of 60 people participated in each of the 5 categories (Short Story, Photography, Micro Video, Inclusion Ideas and Poster) of the competition, works that were evaluated by a jury made up of academics and officials from the house of studies. .

According to what was indicated by the organizers, with the development of this contest the participation of students from different careers in some of the categories was achieved. “Through some artistic manifestation, it was possible to reflect on the impact of a truly inclusive culture in society, and how discrimination violates the human rights of people with disabilities and other excluded groups such as migrants, indigenous peoples, sexual diversities , people in a condition of vulnerability, etc.", they specified.

Along with the awards given to each of the winners, a diploma of recognition was delivered to each of the students who have voluntarily collaborated with Project 1799 this year.

The contest was convened by the ULS Inclusion Commission, made up of the Library team, the 1799 Project, academics, officials and students.