Borovinić Bojović: The right to knowledge, books, and information must be accessible to everyone

The Deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro, Dr. Jelena Borovinić Bojović, today emphasized that special libraries are of particular importance for building a society where everyone has the right to knowledge, education, and equal participation. She made this statement at the round table "Special Libraries in Montenegro, Common Challenges and Development Perspectives," organized by the Historical Institute of Montenegro on the occasion of International Literacy Day. "When we talk about special libraries, especially those intended for people with visual and hearing impairments, we are primarily talking about people, their rights, needs, and dignity," Borovinić Bojović said. She highlighted that the pursuit of a more inclusive, fairer, and progressive society implies that the right to knowledge, books, and information should be available to all. She emphasized that special libraries are not just places where books are kept but spaces that open doors to knowledge and education, enabling those for whom reading was less accessible until recently to gain greater independence and equal participation in society. "It is important for you to know that in the Government of Montenegro, you have a partner and interlocutor who wants to hear your needs and, together with you, seek solutions," the Deputy Prime Minister conveyed. Speaking about the importance of joint action, Borovinić Bojović recalled Helen Keller's words: "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." "Let this meeting be an opportunity for us to listen, connect, and take concrete steps toward a society where no one will feel that..."