When Theater Gives a Voice to Children

On International Children's Day, celebrated June 1, the Ben Abdelhalim El Djilali Regional Theater in Mostaganem became a stage for children with special needs and students from various preschools. The event offered a powerful emotional experience, transforming the stage into a space for expression, awareness, and advocacy for a more inclusive society.

Among the most notable performances was the play "We Are Energy, Not a Handicap," presented by children from the Mazagran psychopedagogic center. Their performance delivered a clear message: disability does not limit capabilities or aspirations. The audience responded with great appreciation.

In "Give Us Back Our Childhood," children from the "Path to Excellence" crèche spontaneously and sensitively addressed fundamental children's rights and the necessity of their preservation. The play "Rights and Duties of the Child," performed by children from the Malak crèche, focused on the values of responsibility, respect, and citizenship from a young age.

Beyond their artistic merit, these performances carried a strong message about inclusion and acceptance of differences. For one morning, these young actors demonstrated that theater can be a potent tool for expression and awareness, capable of dismantling prejudices and giving a voice to those often relegated to the margins.