Victim of sexual abuse at the age of 13, Jean-Luc Bansard, director of the Théâtre du drawer in Laval (Mayenne), proposed to the City to name a street or a square after the Droits-de-l' Child. “This year marks the 35th anniversary of the International Convention on the Rights of the Childhe explains. To mark this anniversary, having a memorial site in the city of Laval is very important. » He would like victims of childhood abuse to have a place to come together like veterans do.
“The ideal place, in the heart of the city”
Jean-Luc Bansard made his request, Monday November 4, 2024, at the end of the municipal council. His proposal received a favorable reception. The mayor, Florian Bercault, indicated that the Verdun Triangle, currently being redeveloped, could be renamed Square des Droits-de-l'Enfant.
Located between Quai Jehan-Fouquet and Place du 11-Novembre, the space will accommodate a games area. “It’s the ideal place and in the heart of the city”estimated the mayor. Note also: the playground is due to open on November 30, for the Lumières de Laval.
