The ULL will collaborate with the Sahrawi People's Association in teaching and student internships

The Vice-Rector for Internationalization and Cooperation of the University of La Laguna, Inmaculada González, and the President of the Canary Islands Association of Friendship with the Sahrawi People, Alberto Negrín, have signed a collaboration agreement between both institutions today, February 19, to carry out various actions related to cooperation and teaching.

Thus, development cooperation projects will be promoted in the fields of teaching and research. In addition, cultural events will be held featuring specialists in international law and human rights, focusing on the Sahrawi cause, as well as debates with experts and activists, aimed at students.

Among the main actions to be promoted are the completion of Bachelor's and Master's theses, as well as external internships for students of this academic center. Collaboration with students from the University of Tifariti so that they can undertake academic stays at this educational center. In addition, a meeting will be facilitated between young Sahrawi activists and students from La Laguna.

The Vice-Rector emphasized the importance of this agreement, not only because it establishes a collaboration with an association working for Sahrawi society, but also because it highlights the fight for human rights, a commitment already made in previous agreements. “The struggle of the Sahrawi people has long enjoyed the support not only of Canarian society, but also of the university. Through this agreement, we aim to establish not only theoretical support, but also channels for practical collaboration,” González commented.

For his part, Negrín emphasized that the signing of this document signifies support for the rights of the Sahrawi people. “For our association, this agreement formalizes the commitment that the University of La Laguna has always had to both Sahrawi society and the association I represent,” he noted.

Alisalem Sidi Zein, a member of the Sahrawi Delegation for the Canary Islands, also wanted to attend this meeting to reaffirm this commitment of support and collaboration between the non-profit association, the Sahrawi delegation and the academic center.