“Citizenship.. From Belonging to Responsibility” at a National Library Seminar
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Director General of the National Library Department, Firas Attallah Al-Daraibeh, representing Minister of Culture Mustafa Al-Rawashdeh, patronized the dialogue seminar organized by the North Amman Cultural Forum at the department's headquarters yesterday, Monday, titled “The Concept of Citizenship in Collective Consciousness: From Belonging to Responsibility,” in the presence of a number of those interested in cultural and societal affairs.
During his speech at the seminar, Al-Daraibeh emphasized that citizenship transcends the concept of belonging as a mere feeling, becoming a responsibility translated into behavior, practice, and active contribution to serving the nation and society, stressing the importance of culture in building and consolidating this awareness.
He stated that the National Library Department’s hosting of this seminar is in line with its cultural and intellectual role in embracing dialogue and discussion on issues that affect individuals and society, noting that the topic of citizenship is directly linked to building the human being and enhancing their awareness of their role and responsibilities toward their homeland.
Al-Daraibeh added that culture plays a pivotal role in consolidating the concept of citizenship through knowledge, dialogue, and preserving national memory, affirming that “the National Library is the home of this memory, and its doors will remain open for thought and serious dialogue.”
He valued the efforts of the North Amman Cultural Forum in enriching the cultural and societal scene, pointing to the importance of dialogue meetings in exchanging ideas and experiences and opening spaces for discussion on national and societal concepts and issues.
The seminar featured participation from youth affairs specialist Fahd Al-Hasban, consultant Reem Jamal Obeidat, and researcher and academic Dr. Faisal Al-Sarhan, while the dialogue was moderated by journalist Ataf Al-Roudan.
The participants addressed a number of themes related to the concept of citizenship and collective consciousness, the role of youth in promoting citizenship values, as well as the concept of active citizenship and the importance of civic awareness in shaping the individual’s relationship with their society and homeland.
The seminar also discussed the role of media and social media in shaping collective consciousness regarding citizenship, and the impact of media content and digital communication in consolidating concepts and values related to citizenship and social responsibility.
