Why is access to culture considered a fundamental right?

Access to culture is considered a fundamental right because it is enshrined in Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states that every individual has the right to participate in the cultural life of the community and to enjoy the arts. This right is essential for building a common narrative and strengthening social bonds.

What are the main barriers to accessing culture for vulnerable populations?

The main barriers to accessing culture include financial constraints, a lack of information about cultural events, and a feeling of illegitimacy that may discourage some individuals from participating. These obstacles are often linked to social determinisms that create a perception that culture is not for them.

How does Droit27 adapt its actions to the specific needs of beneficiaries?

Droit27 adopts a co-construction approach by collaborating with beneficiaries, professionals from the medico-social sector, and artists. This allows for the creation of tailored workshops and cultural projects that address the needs and realities of the various structures where the association operates.

What is Droit27's goal in terms of impact reach by 2030?

Droit27 aims to reach 30,000 direct beneficiaries by 2030, expanding its efforts to reach a larger number of people in situations of precariousness or isolation. This growth seeks to ensure that culture is accessible to all, leaving no one behind.

Why Make Culture Accessible to Everyone?

Inclusion

Chloé Vallois

Director — Droit27

Why Make Culture Accessible to Everyone?

10:34·7 October 2026

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Chloé Vallois is the director of Droit27, an association launched in 2022 by the SOS group to promote access to art and culture for people in situations of precariousness or isolation.

Droit27 was born from sometimes surprising observations, such as that of Marion, 13, who had never been to the circus, or Maël, 17, who had "never held a marker." For the association, access to culture is not just a financial issue. "We can also have a little phrase in our heads that says art is not for me," explains Chloé Vallois.

To overcome these barriers, the association goes directly to meet the audiences, in nursing homes, day care centers, or social assistance shelters for children. The workshops are co-constructed with the beneficiaries, professionals, and artists to meet the needs of each structure.

Among the projects undertaken, Droit27 has organized residencies with a comic book author in youth judicial protection centers overseas.

Droit27 currently supports 5,500 direct beneficiaries and aims to reach 30,000 by 2030. "Our mission is to move culture so that everyone can take hold of it," summarizes Chloé Vallois.

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Droit27 is an association created by Groupe SOS in 2022, aimed at promoting access to art and culture for people in situations of precariousness or isolation. Its main objective is to bring culture to places where it is rarely present so that everyone can engage with it.