Information: “Antes de me Discriminares, Conhece-me!” Project to start in April with roadmap for equality
The Roadmap for Equality, which is to start in April, marks the beginning of the initiative "Antes de me Discriminares, Conhece-me!" (Before you Discriminate me, Know me!), a project consisting of thirty awareness-raising actions that will directly cover 1,000 people across the archipelago. The project aims to coordinate social intervention and the fight against discrimination through art with a... more >>

Information: Regional Government renews cooperation agreement with programme for the Promotion of Quality of Life and Safety of Seniors
The Regional Director for Social Solidarity announced today that the Government will renew the cooperation agreement with the Association of Parents and Friends of People with Disabilities of Faial (APADIF) for the promotion of Equality of Opportunities. This renewal will ensure the continuity of the programme for the Promotion of Quality of Life and Safety of Seniors, thus supporting the operat... more >>

Information: Natércia Gaspar calls for importance of public denunciation of domestic violence offences
The Regional Director for Social Solidarity raised the awareness of society for the importance of public denunciation of domestic violence offences, stressing that "nothing justifies physical abuse," which considered a "crime under Portuguese law." Natércia Gaspar presented on Thursday a paper on “O impacto da Violência Doméstica na Criança: Estretágias de Interven&... more >>

Information: Azores contribute to White Paper on Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations
The Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity, through the Regional Directorate for Social Solidarity, and the National Coordination Team of the European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations promote a meeting on Monday with the aim of collecting contributions for the White Paper on Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. The initiative will take place at the Angra ... more >>

Information: Natércia Gaspar urges IPSS and "Santas Casas da Misericórdia" to fight for social intervention that "leaves no one behind"
The Regional Director for Social Solidarity urged Private Social Solidarity Institutions (IPSS) and "Santas Casas da Misericórdia," in conjunction with the Regional Government, to "fight for social intervention" that "leaves no one behind." Natércia Gaspar spoke at the swear-in ceremony of the managing bodies of "Santa Casa da Misericórdia" of São Roque do Pico, which she att... more >>

Information: Natércia Gaspar highlights importance of social workers' role in the Azores
The Regional Director for Social Solidarity emphasised the importance of the role played by social workers in the Azores and considered that, "more than ever," these professionals are called upon “to rescue the citizenship of people who need their help in their lives." "Promoting citizenship is to acknowledge the value of individuals, respect the equality of human beings, recognise the ... more >>

Information: Government celebrates International Day of Older Persons
In the context of the celebrations of the International Day of Older Persons and European Year for Active Ageing, the Regional Director for Solidarity and Social Security will promote a conference under the "Active ageing and solidarity between generations" to take place at Calheta Youth Hostel, São Jorge, on September 29 at 4:30 PM. The event is organised in partnership with the University o... more >>

Information: Equality policies are fundamental to social cohesion
"Equality policies are vital to strengthening social cohesion and promoting a fair and solidarity society where everyone, without exception, has the right to have a voice," stated Natércia Gaspar, the Regional Directorate for Solidarity and Social Security. The government official spoke this morning at the public presentation session of the initiative "Game of Equality," adding that the Regio... more >>

Information: Grandparents are fundamental to children, families and society
"Grandparents play an important social role in the lives of children, families and society," said the Regional Director for Solidarity and Social Security during a gathering of grandparents and grandchildren promoted by the S. José Welfare Centre under the celebrations of the World Grandparents' Day. "Grandparents have a wealth of life experiences and convey fundamental values to the identi... more >>

Information: Social support represents investment in human dignity
The Regional Director for Solidarity and Social Security reiterated yesterday the importance of social support to families, communities and institutions, considering these support measures as "investments in the promotion of human dignity of the Azorean people" and not as "additional costs." Natércia Gaspar spoke at the opening session of the symposium "Dar a Quem Precisa - Olhares sobre a ... more >>