The event was opened by Rafael Fuster, executive vice-president of the Professor Uría Foundation, and Carlos López-Quiroga, the trustee responsible for the Solidarity Law School. They reviewed the programme’s history, highlighting the vital role that volunteers, teachers and management teams have played over the past twenty years.
The event brought together volunteers, teachers, management teams and collaborators from ESD network schools at the Uría Menéndez auditorium, commemorating two decades of promoting the Constitution, fundamental rights and democratic values to thousands of children and young people.
The Foundation paid special tribute to the teachers and management teams at participating primary and secondary schools, acknowledging their commitment dedication and commitment, and the essential role they have played in supporting pupils, many of whom come from particularly vulnerable backgrounds.
One of the most moving moments was the speech by two former pupils of the Escuela Solidaria de Derecho, now studying for a bachelor's degree in law. They shared their experiences of the programme and reflected on the lasting impact their time at the ESD had on them during their primary school years.
The keynote address was delivered by Cristina Gutiérrez Lestón, an emotional educator, researcher in applied emotional skills and CEO of La Granja Ability Training Centre. Her talk, entitled “Emotions: allies or enemies?”, addressed the influence of emotions on the attitudes and behaviour of children and adults, as well as the importance of communication and emotional support in education.
The event concluded with some Spanish wine and an opportunity to share experiences and strengthen ties between volunteers, teachers and school representatives.
Twenty years after its launch, the Solidarity Law School continues to bring the law, values and social commitment to new generations, thanks to the involvement of volunteers, teachers and schools.
