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A new initiative launched in Sharjah will help transform the lives of people in prison by giving them better access to reading and literature.
Sharjah-based cultural initiative Knowledge without Borders (KwB) launched the initiative called ‘Book in Your Arms’.
It will see access to books across the prison system extended. It will also create opportunities for incarcerated people to interact with authors and the literary community through a series of cultural sessions, in partnership with the Sharjah Police Punishment and Correctional Institution Department.
The initiative is in line with the 2016 National Literacy Strategy, which aims to produce generations of readers in the UAE.
‘Book in Your Arms’ was launched on Tuesday with a session titled 'Self-reconciliation' hosted at the House of Wisdom.
Nine female and male prisoners heard from Dr. Suaad Al Shamsi; and Waheeb Al Kamali, author and personal development expert, who discussed their works with the attendees and also offered them signed copies of their books.
Mariam Al Hammadi, Manager of KwB, said: “The first session ... was aimed at educating the inmates about the benefits of acquiring knowledge, encouraging them to read for the positive effect it has on their overall wellbeing, as well as putting them on a path that will hopefully lead them into societal integration and function as productive members of society."
Brigadier-General Ahmed Abdul Aziz Shuhail, Director General of the Sharjah Police Punishment and Correctional Institution Department, said: "The partnership with KwB is aimed at highlighting the social value of reading for inmates, as well as guiding them towards investing time in beneficial activities that will help build a safe, active community."
A mobile library offering a wide range of titles and topics for the inmates to choose from will be stationed at the location during the sessions.
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