Childrens cultural and rights events in Spain and Argentina

Cultural programming for children and families has been highlighted through various performances and community events in Spain and Argentina.

In Spain, the Casa de las Artes y las Letras in La Manchaha launched a storytelling cycle titled ‘Sábados de cuento en CALMA’ featuring the Primigenius company. The performance, ‘Cocinando cuentos’, utilized musical instruments and kitchen utensils to combine oral tradition and wordplay.

In Argentina, regional initiatives continue to focus on children's rights and social participation. In Santiago del Estero, a collective mural was inaugurated at the Mama Antula Adolescent Women's Protection Home, a project stemming from a training program led by the National Defender for the Rights of Children, Girls, and Adolescents. This allowed residents to participate in designing and painting their living space.

In La Matanza, the 14th annual Plaza por los Derechos de la Niñez featured activities centered on identity, memory, and resistance, alongside debates regarding care strategies amidst socio-economic crises. In Olavarría, municipal authorities presented an annual management report to UNICEF regarding the ‘Municipio Unido por la Niñez y la Adolescencia’ (MUNA) program, detailing progress in early childhood, violence-free environments, and educational inclusion.

Additionally, the Galpón Chamico hosted the Mochila Caracol company for ‘Amapola y su tormenta’, and the Colegio de Abogados de San Isidro organized the 2026 Little Lawyer Painting Contest for participants aged 3 to 15, which also served as a collection point for food donations for local churches.