The table where not everyone was invited
Paulo Mendes argues that President Seguro should adopt a more inclusive approach to national discourse, suggesting that inviting a broader range of voices to the table would benefit Portugal as a whole.

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Paulo Mendes argues that President Seguro should adopt a more inclusive approach to national discourse, suggesting that inviting a broader range of voices to the table would benefit Portugal as a whole.

The IMOCA Joyeux vessel arrives in Cascais today to promote the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities through work, as part of an initiative by the Café Joyeux project that aims to raise awareness among companies and the community about inclusive and sustainable employment.

“O Conceito Inútil” premieres on November 19th at the São João National Theatre and tells the story of each member of the Do Lado de Fora company, the first created by people experiencing homelessness.

Portuguese people and immigrants from six countries come together this Saturday in Arouca for a show that aims to promote social inclusion. More than 170 people give voice to different cultures through artistic creation.

A project described as unique on a European scale would allow young inmates to study in higher education from within prison. ULO is working with the Ministry of Justice to make it a reality.

There are forms of beauty that do not begin in the mirror, but in memory. In gestures repeated over generations, in rituals taught to us before we know their meaning, in the hands that care for us when we have not yet learned to care for ourselves. Aesthetics thus becomes a place of continuity, where culture, identity, and personal history not only meet, but remain.

Balseiro Lopes classified the previous plan as a “profound insufficiency,” mentioning an execution rate of 16%. The minister also stated that the measure was approved and a “new plan” will be created.

The goal is to conclude the new strategy as quickly as possible, avoiding any break in funding for the associations that work with these communities.

The Government is finalising the new National Strategy for the Integration of Roma Communities, which is moving from the migration portfolio to the Equality portfolio. This change reflects the recognition of Roma people as full Portuguese citizens, as announced on Thursday, 23 July. The Secretary of State for Youth and Equality, Carla Rodrigues, stated that the previous strategy, created in 2013, had been extended until 2023, and that no new strategy was in place when the current government took office. The new document shifts the focus from integration to inclusion, equality, and strengthening the participation of Roma communities in defining solutions for their own challenges.

Home News Ponta Delgada supporting people in need through inclusive space Ponta Delgada supporting people in need through inclusive space The Ponta Delgada City Council is once again hosting the “Espaço Inclusivo” (Inclusive Space), an initiative that is part of the Casa Manaias social inclusion

With 360 participants, the free project from the Coliseu do Porto brought those living in isolation into cultural and social life — and is now studying ways not to “leave them stranded” at the end of the two-year period.

For the first time in Portugal, there is a minor with a guide dog. 14-year-old Gabriela was born with congenital glaucoma and lost her sight. She now has more autonomy thanks to a new companion.

In a project financed by European funds, Penafiel combats social exclusion and workers trained by the Employment Institute receive temporary jobs.

Sport can be a tool for inclusion and development. We discover how Jiu-Jitsu is helping children with autism to grow and integrate, thanks to the work of the Faisão Association.

The Social Employment Market actions, supported by the European Social Fund Plus, finance projects that promote the inclusion of people at risk of social exclusion.

The Social Employment Market actions, supported by the European Social Fund Plus, finance projects that promote the inclusion of people at risk of social exclusion.

Putting people at the centre. This is an unquestionable truth when talking about sustainability. One only needs to look at the foundation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the first of the 17 SDGs, which highlight human dignity, quality of life, and inclusion. Even when projecting the 2050 horizon, which is strongly associated...

The Digital Week initiative saw the participation of 'around 200 kids', who received training in emerging technological fields over the course of five days.

The Letras Nómadas association accuses the Government of a lack of political courage to move forward with a new strategic instrument. Four or five associations 'will close their doors because they cannot survive'.

A new manual, available online, aims to help understand how hate speech manifests and its impact on victims, who are frequently racialised and LGBTQIA+ communities, migrants, and women.

91% of Portuguese people recognise frequent discrimination against people with disabilities. Experts warn: the problem is structural and begins long before explicit insults.

Portugal emphasizes its commitment to inclusion and support measures for individuals with disabilities during a session at the United Nations.

The Portuguese branch of the Cycling Without Age initiative brought together over 45 volunteers for an event in the town of Castro Verde.
It is not (only) a matter of ethics, but rather the powerful role that storytelling plays in telling disruptive, real, strong, harsh, impactful, and simply different stories.


The insurer Zurich Portugal and the association Vencer Autismo have already supported a total of 140 participants in the 'Vencer Emprego' programme, which supports the professional integration of young people and adults diagnosed with autism. Data from the first year point to progress in areas such as social confidence, communication, and teamwork. According to the results released, ...

In the show, a beach, a mountain, a nightclub, a warehouse, and even an operating room where a lung transplant is performed appear, with the act of breathing as a constant theme of the play.

The initiative aims to strengthen support for autonomy and inclusion

Non-profit institutions can apply between May 19 and June 18 for this category of the BPI 'la Caixa' Foundation Awards, which Expresso is supporting as a media partner. 1.1 million euros are available.
