MERCEDES BRESSO - President of the Regione Piemonte
A Fair on Rights, Why in Piedmont?
Tolerance and solidarity are a tradition in Piedmont. In our region there is a long history of social development and engagement; from the "santi sociali" and extraordinary public works to secular forms of social works, tied to the birth of the trade union movement. Piedmont has experienced and is still experiencing the transformations due to migration and immigration movements and we have an established tradition in promoting and organising events and seminars on themes such as discrimination and the fight against prejudice: the Paraolympics, Torino Pride, Identity and Difference and Terra Madre.
I believe then that the meeting between social vocation and the availability of modern infrustructures and services means that Piedmont and the city of Turin are ideal for welcoming this great event dedicated to the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All.