There is a region of Portugal where poverty keeps rising — blamed on the State's 'lack of attention' and the growth of 'precarious immigration'

Children living in poor conditions. New report identifies over three thousand cases

More than three thousand children and young people were living in homelessness or in severely dilapidated housing in 2024. The report from the 'Child Guarantee' institution revealed that the areas with the highest number of children experiencing this situation are Alentejo, Lisbon, and Porto.

Combating child poverty as a national mission

Every child's right to a happy childhood is our collective responsibility. We are failing when over 300,000 children in Portugal live below the poverty line. Growing up in poverty affects development, learning, and sense of belonging, perpetuating cycles of poverty and increasing inequality. While Portugal has reduced overall poverty, it has increased among certain groups, such as single-parent families and couples with children, many of whom are working but still cannot escape poverty. Furthermore, housing costs are pushing many families into poverty. Over 3,000 children are living in substandard housing, such as tents or dilapidated buildings. Combating child poverty should be a national priority requiring a multisectoral approach. It is incomprehensible that the government has placed the National Strategy for Combating Poverty under the Social Security Institute rather than the Prime Minister's office, as it requires coordination across all ministries, including education, housing, and labour. The government's current policies, including labour reforms and housing strategies, are failing to address these systemic issues, which would benefit the entire country if tackled through integrated, universal policies.

Alarm clock: Tents, shacks, dilapidated houses: three thousand children live in "unsanitary" conditions

A report highlights that three thousand children in Portugal are living in precarious and unhealthy housing conditions, ranging from tents to dilapidated buildings.

International Roma Day is marked this Wednesday

Data points to high levels of material deprivation among the Roma population, with Portugal appearing among the European countries with the highest proportion of people from this group at risk of poverty.

European Parliament adopts first strategy to combat poverty in the EU

MEPs want to see poverty recognised as a violation of human dignity

Cáritas warns of poverty that escapes statistics and advocates for "special attention" for immigrants

The organisation emphasises that “there are several segments of the population that are particularly vulnerable to situations of poverty and exclusion.”

Notícias ao Minuto - Última hora

The webpage provides a broad overview of current events related to Portugal, highlighting issues such as the slow progress in combating poverty, ongoing political debates, and economic developments. It notes that efforts to address poverty in Portugal have been sluggish, with some setbacks. Additionally, there is mention of labor law negotiations, where the government is close to reaching an agreement with employers, though some unions remain skeptical. The site also features international news, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and updates on global markets, but the primary focus remains on Portugal's social and economic challenges.

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Presidential election: Marques Mendes wants to promote an annual forum to combat poverty

The candidate backed by the PSD and CDS–PP spoke to journalists during a visit to the Santa Casa da Misericórdia in Ferreira do Alentejo, in the district of Beja.

28% of foreigners in Portugal live in poverty

Home News 28% of foreigners in Portugal live in poverty 28% of foreigners in Portugal live in poverty A quarter of foreigners in Portugal live in poverty, and the employment rate between men and women is more unequal than in the Portuguese population, according to the statistical portal Pordata.

PS wants the fight against poverty and inequalities to be a priority

Carneiro accused the Government of undervaluing “the national strategy to combat poverty and inequalities” and argued that “the most vulnerable” are feeling this lack of protection from the authorities.