FUNDACIÓN VÍCTIMAS DEL TERRORISMO 93 - ENGLISH

55 conspiracy theorists. But even so, you kept going/we kept going, with a dignity and strength that continue to be recognised even as the years go by. Thank you somuch for your work, which we can hardly reward with money. You are surely the worst paid lawyers in financial terms. That is why we want to repay you with all the affection, re- spect and gratitude we can muster. Thank you very much for your work, courage and respect for the law. In re- turn, we can only give you some hum- ble awards, but know that our hearts go with them. Thank you very much." It was a solemn ceremony, attended by a large number of members and authori- ties: from the National Court, the Om- budsman, the Ministry of the Interior, the Community of Madrid, several town councils, CCOO, other previous award winners and many of the neighbourhood associations with which we collaborate. COEXISTENCE 11-M AND 17-A: TRIBUTE AND MEMORY IN BARCELONA EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITION: PHOTOS, PAINTINGS AND TESTIMONIES OF 11-M AT THE URJC For the first time, the Association has cre- ated an Educational Exhibition on the events of 11 March 2004, consisting of 24 panels with works by Trazos y Puntadas, photographs from the Madrid InMemo- riam archive and testimonies published in 11MAGINA . Installed in the hall of the Rey Juan Car- los University Library, Vicálvaro Campus, it was inaugurated on 11 November with broad institutional representation and re- mained open until 28 November , from 9:00 to 21:00, facilitating access to stu- dents and visitors. With this initiative, we are reinforcing our commitment to remembrance and social awareness , bringing the message to a young audience in a strategic location frequented by students of criminology, law, legal sciences and international relations. The choice of venue was also influenced by Professor Fernando Reinares , who recognised the educational value of the exhibition. Almost twenty-two years later, it remains essential to explain to new generations what happened. Many students were too young or had not yet been born. Preserving memory means understanding the impact of 11-M on democratic coexistence and the fight against terrorism. The exhibition included a meeting with students on the 20th, in which the con- tent was expanded and testimonies were given by Bianca Luca and Marisol Pérez Urbano. The direct voice of the victims remains es- sential in the face of radicalism and in- tolerance. This first edition was createdwith a view to conti- nuity and trav- elling to educa- tional centres and universities, so that 11-M is never forgotten. On Saturday the 18th, in Cornellà, we held a day of shared reflection in which forty victims came together to share ex- periences, memories, and reflections in an atmosphere of closeness and respect. The shared dinner was particularly mea- ningful: amid hugs and heartfelt conver- sations, the hours passed quickly, leaving the feeling that those moments of mutual support had been all too brief. On Sunday the 19th, we gathered at the Monument to the Victims of Terrorism on Meridiana Avenue, where a simple yet moving tribute was held. Words of remembrance were spoken for those who are no longer with us, followed by a mi- nute of silence that brought all the victims together in a shared feeling of respect. Afterwards, we laid flowers at the monu- ment, a gesture rich in symbolism. Victims of the 17-A attacks, of ETA—in- cluding those affected by the Hipercor bombing—and of far-right terrorism, represented by survivors of the attack on El Papus, were in attendance. It was a valuable gesture of unity among victims, beyond eras, ideologies, or backgrounds. We would like to thank Robert Manri- que (UAVAT) and Xavi Martínez Es- pínola (17-A Association) for their hos- pitality throughout the entire weekend. Together with them, we celebrated the reopening of the S ervice for Assistan- ce and Support to People Affected by Terrorism (SASPAT) , a long-awaited achievement. ASSOCIATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS