Over a hundred people attend the First Conference Foes Andalusian Neighborhood

Over a hundred people have attended the First Conference Foes Neighborhood Andalusian held this Saturday at the Civic Center North. The meeting was attended by the Andalucian Ombudsman, José Chamizo, as well as the defender of the city of Granada, Melchor Saiz-Pardo, who have "taken note" of the feel of these neighborhoods throughout Andalusia.

The meeting was called to attend at least 60 representatives of various associations and leaders from the slums of the whole autonomous region, especially in Seville. The interventions have agreed on a series of points that show the status of neglected neighborhoods, marked by the development of comprehensive plans are not met, either through lack of continuity between different public administrations, indifference or lack of cooperation neighboring communities.

Participants expressed their state of despair over the situation in their neighborhoods for years with the same problem, governed by different political groupings. It has also highlighted the lack of coordination between these neighborhoods, who claim that this is the first of a series of workshops in all provinces of Andalusia. The formula, according to his representatives, could be a platform that one and to exert more pressure on the authorities with sufficient force so that measures put in place effective solution to the problems that arise.

The meeting highlighted the need to take action. According to those gathered there to escape the paternalism of the authorities, who sometimes try to solve problems without the victims and encourage respect for marginalized communities, such as the Roma and Romanian.

The event lasted until 18 o'clock. Since that time there will be a protest Festival, which will include Juan Pinilla, Fernando La Chiringa and the Farruquito.

The program of the conference, convened by the North Area Civic Platform, was presented last Thursday at the Office of the Ombudsman. The president of this social group, Isabel Salinas, said: "The reality of these neighborhoods are a social problem of great magnitude, which affects the very way society thought of, and understand why that should be a real problem of state . In this situation, we think it is time to sound a Stop in Andalucia. Enough of marginalization in Almanjáyar, Palmilla, Polígono Sur, Puche, .... "

Platform members reported that these areas do not ask the government money but coordinated and comprehensive action. Pani recalled Guzman from the 80 public institutions have developed various and numerous initiatives have only been "patchy". Regarding the recently announced new investment to the district, said Guzman should be located within the Strategic Plan of the north of Granada: "You will not have effect unless it has the participation of citizens in the North and the rest of the city" added.

Among others, have come to this conference: