IIT Palakkad's Human Library: Lending Stories, Building Bridges
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad is launching a Human Library project where people, known as 'human books', share personal stories of overcoming adversity. The initiative aims to challenge stereotypes, foster dialogue, and promote inclusivity. The event, inspired by Denmark's Human Library movement, will be held under IIT's Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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In a groundbreaking move, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad is organizing a Human Library event, where individuals become 'human books', sharing stories of personal triumph over societal challenges. This unique initiative seeks to foster understanding and break down stereotypes through dialogue.
Inspired by Denmark's renowned Human Library movement, the event will be hosted by IIT's Department of Humanities and Social Sciences in partnership with Unnat Bharat Abhiyan. Assistant Professor Sudarshan R Kottayi emphasizes that this platform is crucial for marginalized voices, offering them a space to share their profound experiences.
The event invites individuals from across India to apply as 'human books' and share their stories voluntarily. Participants, or 'readers', will engage directly with these human books in a live setting designed to encourage candid conversations while providing ethical boundaries for the storytellers.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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