Chega used gay symbol during the 25 April celebrations in Portugal

Principals and teachers warn of the rise in hate speech in schools

School officials admit difficulties in stopping the problem and say that isolated projects are no longer enough.

Principals warn: girls and immigrants are targets of growing hate in schools

Boyfriends demanding students' locations to control them, racist insults, and clashes between students are among the cases reported by schools across the country. The school community identifies social media, influencers, and the Chega party as the main promoters of the spread of hate.

Number of domestic violence offenders in rehabilitation programmes has increased

There are, on average, 3,800 participants in these programmes per year.

Chega brought green carnations to Parliament, a gay symbol popularised by Oscar Wilde

In the 19th century, when homosexuality was illegal, wearing a green carnation on one's lapel was reportedly a code among men who were attracted to other men.

New president of the CEP hopes the way the Church handled abuse is "an example" and applauds the repeal of the gender identity law

Speaking to Lusa, Virgílio Antunes, the new president of the Portuguese Episcopal Conference (CEP), stated he hopes the way the Catholic Church handled the issue of sexual abuse will be “replicated” in other sectors. In the same interview, he welcomed the repeal of the gender identity law. “We must be careful when touching on issues that call into question the very structure of humanity, when touching on the human person.”

Brazilian women are a "cursed race", claims Trump advisor

Paolo Zampolli considers that “Brazilian women are programmed to create trouble”. He was accused of having contacted ICE in the context of a process that culminated in the deportation of his ex-wife.

When will the women's 25th of April be?

Freedom is not a state. It is a process. And for women, that process is far from over. The 25th of April of feminism has no set date. There will be no tanks. It will happen, if it happens, in a silent and distributed way, when an entire generation grows up without this burden. We are not there yet.

The freedom to say no

When someone who is socially privileged refuses an expected path, takes a break, turns down an opportunity, or changes course, that decision is interpreted as irreverence, authenticity, or courage. However, when the same gesture comes from someone living in social vulnerability, the interpretation changes: it becomes irresponsibility, ingratitude, or even a waste.

Director of the Lisbon PJ: “Pornography consumption by young people increases sexual violence”

João Oliveira, director of the Lisbon and Tagus Valley PJ, argues that the word “no” must be reclaimed. “The idea that a woman's 'no' corresponds, at the very least, to a half-hearted 'yes' does not exist.”

The "no" that nobody heard

The phrase was uttered at lunchtime on a high-rating television channel regarding a raped minor. It generated 4,200 complaints. But the real question is not whether the presenter should apologise. It is this: why is no one talking about the victim?

The faces of the system

When Cristina Ferreira downplays sexual consent on live television, she is not just expressing a prejudice. She is activating all the symbolic authority she has accumulated as a woman who 'understands life'. Opinion by Helena Gonçalo Ferreira

Film 'The Boatman', a brief commentary

This is a courageous work that plays an important role in embedding into the social imagination the daily reality of those who work on the Tagus river in subhuman conditions. Opinion by Carlos Hortmann

Being right is not enough

The author argues that simply presenting facts and exposing the failures of populism is insufficient to counter its rise. The text posits that populism thrives on real grievances—such as economic precariousness and a sense of abandonment—which mainstream centre-left parties, like the Portuguese Socialist Party (PS), have failed to address due to internal stagnation, clientelism, and a lack of genuine renewal. To regain credibility, the centre-left must undergo a structural transformation, prioritising merit and concrete policy solutions—such as large-scale public housing and job-creating climate initiatives—over political routine. Ultimately, the author concludes that political parties must earn the right to be heard by first reforming their own internal practices.

Principal gives student a 'cachaço' live on television

What does a gesture tell us about how we view children's bodies? And about the way we exercise power? Social media has been flooded with opinions. We went to ask Eduardo Sá for his thoughts.

The Heart Still Beats. The rust

Inês Meneses writes about domestic violence. Chronicle by Inês Meneses

Who raised them?

Values are not born in court. They are born at home. And that is where we are failing.

What society still hasn't understood about sexual violence

The article argues that society continues to apply victim-blaming logic to sexual violence, a practice that would be considered absurd if applied to other crimes. It criticizes recent comments made by Cristina Ferreira regarding an alleged rape case, highlighting how such rhetoric minimizes the severity of the crime and shifts responsibility from the perpetrator to the victim. The text emphasizes that consent must be clear, free, informed, and continuous, and that it cannot be presumed or interpreted. It concludes that sexual violence is a crime that must be addressed with rigour and empathy, stressing that the victim is never to blame.

Catarina Furtado criticises Cristina Ferreira's "sexist stance"

Catarina Furtado has publicly criticised fellow presenter Cristina Ferreira following controversial remarks made on TVI regarding a rape trial. Ferreira questioned whether a victim's refusal could be heard during a group assault, sparking widespread outrage and complaints to the ERC. Furtado, a human rights advocate, argued that such comments reflect a structural, sexist mindset that normalises violence and undermines the fight for gender equality, stressing that public figures have a responsibility to handle sensitive topics with informed care.

Church and paedophilia

Is it fair to haggle over paltry compensation for the victims?

"Rape is not a matter of opinion": statements by Cristina Ferreira prompt an open letter from over 140 public figures

Signatories express “the most absolute repudiation of the content and tone of the debate” that has taken over the public sphere.

Order of Psychologists reinforces commitment against sexual abuse following statements by Cristina Ferreira

The Order clarifies its position on sexual violence and the conduct of psychologists in the media, following a controversy during a debate on TVI, which led to the Open Letter 'Rape is not a matter of opinion'.

Harassment victims are targets of "permanent discrediting", experts warn

The researcher from the University of Évora draws attention to the “dual way of disqualifying what victims say, due to the nature of society, which is patriarchal, sexist and disqualifies women's complaints in particular”, because “the phenomenon affects women specifically and fundamentally”.

16-year-old girl harassed and pressured to have an abortion by boyfriend's family

Unplanned pregnancy between schoolmates. Police called to the scene discover a case where the boy's family opposes the pregnancy because he is promised to another girl. The pregnant teenager refuses to have an abortion due to her evangelical faith.

An unbalanced Church

They understood nothing! They did not realise that an open vision was needed, free from bureaucratic hindrance, bringing the possible peace to the victims and freeing us all from this nightmare. Opinion by Nuno Franco Caiado

In an open letter, over a hundred public figures repudiate Cristina Ferreira's words

“Rape is not a matter of opinion,” say over a hundred public figures, including psychologists, in an open letter demanding specialisation from those who address the topic.

Ode to Clara Schumann

A reflection on the importance of consent and women's rights, framed by the often-overlooked musical genius of Clara Schumann. The text contrasts contemporary societal failures regarding respect for women with the historical challenges faced by the 19th-century composer, highlighting her struggle to balance a prolific career with the societal expectations of motherhood and gender roles.