Information: Government announces Azores Regional Commission for Equality at Labour and Employment
Next month, the Government of the Azores will be disseminating the creation of the Azores Regional Commission for Equality at Labour and Employment (CRITE-A) across the archipelago. The dissemination sessions promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Labour and Social Solidarity, through the Regional Directorate for Solidarity and Social Security and CRITE-A, will start on Graciosa on November 2,... more >>

Information: Ana Paula Marques visits the elderly on the World Day of the Elderly
On the World Day of the Elderly, which was celebrated on Friday, the Regional Secretary for Labour and Social Solidarity visited some elderly on Santa Maria, whose homes are being renewed by the Government of the Azores. On the occasion, Ana Paula Marques stressed the importance of these initiatives as they are intended to "improve the living conditions of the elderly and, consequently, their wel... more >>

Information: Government committed to supporting Azorean families
Despite the current economic situation, the Regional Government remains "committed" to supporting Azorean families, said the Regional Secretary for Labour and Social Solidarity today, after a visit to the ongoing construction works of day nurseries in Arrifes and Capelas in the municipality of Ponta Delgada. Ana Paula Marques also stated that the Azorean Government is fulfilling its investment pl... more >>

Information: Ana Paula Marques Meets Partners of Local Centre for the Prevention and Fight Against Domestic Violence
The Regional Secretary of Labour and Social Solidarity met in Madalena, Pico today with the Local Centre for the Prevention and Fight Against Domestic Violence and with the respective partners to evaluate their activity. On the occasion, Ana Paula Marques stated that she was pleased with the results and remembered that the Response and Support Service for Victims of Domestic Violence is already o... more >>

Information: Ana Paula Marques opens renewal works of the social centre for the São Brás elderly
The Regional Secretary for Labour and Social Solidarity opened the renewal works of the social centre for the São Brás elderly in the municipality of Ribeira Grande on Thursday night. The works were supported by the Regional Government in the amount of 50 thousand Euros. For Ana Paula Marques, it is an investment that, in addition to enhancing the existing space, provides better condit... more >>

Information: Government promotes awareness and information sessions on domestic violence for journalists
The Regional Secretariat for Labour and Social Solidarity, through the Regional Directorate for Solidarity and Social Security, in a partnership with the Union of Journalists of the Azores will organise two workshops on domestic violence on July 20, one to be held in the morning and the other in the afternoon. Being addressed at regional journalists, this initiative is integrated in the Regional... more >>

Information: Government signs protocol for the renewal of degraded housing
The Regional Secretariat for Labour and Social Solidarity signed on Wednesday a cooperation protocol with Cáritas of São Miguel for the renewal of degraded houses, whose owners are economically disadvantaged and with little autonomy to initiate and manage requests for support. With an amount of 50 thousand Euros, the protocol is integrated in the partnership to combat poverty is int... more >>

Information: Government opens residences for the elderly on the island of Graciosa
The Azorean Government opened on Thursday four residences for the elderly of the “Santa Casa da Misericórdia” of Praia da Graciosa at an event chaired by the President of the Government. In a public investment of about 300,000 Euros, the project will “expand the response capacity of this island, allowing the elderly to become more autonomous,” stressed Ana Paula Marq... more >>

Information: Government allocates financial support over 288 thousand Euros to regional entities in the social sector
Over 288 thousand Euros is the total amount allocated by the Regional Secretariat for Labour and Social Solidarity to several regional entities on the islands of São Miguel, Faial and Terceira. These funds, granted by Ordinance, will benefit various entities, including the “Santas Casas da Misericórdia” of Ribeira Grande and Vila Franca do Campo, ACAPO – Portuguese As... more >>

Information: Ana Paula Marques highlights Government’s investment to tackle domestic violence
The Regional Secretary for Labour and Social Solidarity, Ana Paula Marques, highlighted on Tuesday the strong investment carried out by the Government in preventing and tackling domestic violence by providing new social responses to support victims. The Secretary met with the partner organisations of the Local Centre to Prevent and Combat Domestic Violence of São Jorge at the Velas Basic Edu... more >>