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Presidência do Governo Regional
Remodelação governamental vai garantir maior eficácia e coesão, diz José Manuel Bolieiro
Remodelação governamental vai garantir maior eficácia e coesão, diz José Manuel Bolieiro
Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Regional Government launches awareness-raising campaign on gender equality
Regional Government launches awareness-raising campaign on gender equality
Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Regional Government promotes sessions on financial literacy
Regional Government promotes sessions on financial literacy
April 18, 2022
Remodelação governamental vai garantir maior eficácia e coesão, diz José Manuel Bolieiro
March 24, 2025
Regional Government launches awareness-raising campaign on gender equality
March 24, 2025
Regional Government promotes sessions on financial literacy
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Nota de Imprensa
March 24, 2025
Regional Government launches awareness-raising campaign on gender equality
The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, chaired today the presentation of the "Tease Equality, Make a Difference!" campaign, which falls within the 1st Regional Plan for the Promotion of Equality and Non-Discrimination in the Azores (PRINDA). This campaign aims to promote equality among women and men in the community, helping to deconstruct gender stereotypes, especially those relating to gender roles associated with occupations, household chores and family care. PRINDA consists of five strategic axes aimed at promoting equality among men and women as well as preventing and fighting discrimination based on factors such as sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and religion, among others. Since it began in 2023, PRINDA has already organised 186 awareness-raising actions on equality among men and women; 17 awareness-raising actions on the influence of gender stereotypes on occupational choice; 53 awareness-raising actions on discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sexual characteristics; 97 awareness-raising campaigns on other forms of discriminatory violence (based on age, ethnicity and religion, for example). It also celebrated various dates, including International Equal Pay Day, Women's Day, Father's Day, Mother's Day, International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, International Day of Older Persons and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, through awareness-raising activities, seminars, webinars and training cycles. A reference document on Equality and Citizenship was also created for preschool primary prevention that will be applied in the 2025/2026 school year. Additionally, various awareness-raising materials were drawn up for distribution at training sessions organised by the different partners and distributed to the community in general. Several regional campaigns were also carried out on various subjects - all of which are still necessary given that there is, for example, ongoing segregation in the educational choices made by boys and girls: girls favour education, health and social protection courses; boys opt for engineering, manufacturing and construction courses. For Mónica Seidi, this proves that "there is still a long way to go." The campaign launched today consists of a video, billboards, posters and press publications. It demonstrates the Regional Government's commitment to developing the Plan, following national and international guidelines regarding Equality and Non-Discrimination, namely the European Strategy for Gender Equality 2020-2025, the National Strategy for Equality and Non-Discrimination - Portugal + Igual, and other instruments and recommendations that Portugal is legally committed to, through the creation of PRINDA. Institutions such as Novo Dia, UMAR, APAV, ACEESA, Crescer em Confiança Association, APF-Açores and AIPA are collaborating in the implementation of the Plan. The Local Networks and Centres for the Prevention and Fight against Domestic Violence are also important partners in implementing various actions and pursuing these goals. "We will continue to carry this message of triggering a reaction in others so that people do not become complacent," stated Mónica Seidi.
March 24, 2025
Regional Government launches awareness-raising campaign on gender equality
The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, chaired today the presentation of the "Tease Equality, Make a Difference!" campaign, which falls within the 1st Regional Plan for the Promotion of Equality and Non-Discrimination in the Azores (PRINDA). This campaign aims to promote equality among women and men in the community, helping to deconstruct gender stereotypes, especially those relating to gender roles associated with occupations, household chores and family care. PRINDA consists of five strategic axes aimed at promoting equality among men and women as well as preventing and fighting discrimination based on factors such as sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and religion, among others. Since it began in 2023, PRINDA has already organised 186 awareness-raising actions on equality among men and women; 17 awareness-raising actions on the influence of gender stereotypes on occupational choice; 53 awareness-raising actions on discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sexual characteristics; 97 awareness-raising campaigns on other forms of discriminatory violence (based on age, ethnicity and religion, for example). It also celebrated various dates, including International Equal Pay Day, Women's Day, Father's Day, Mother's Day, International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, International Day of Older Persons and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, through awareness-raising activities, seminars, webinars and training cycles. A reference document on Equality and Citizenship was also created for preschool primary prevention that will be applied in the 2025/2026 school year. Additionally, various awareness-raising materials were drawn up for distribution at training sessions organised by the different partners and distributed to the community in general. Several regional campaigns were also carried out on various subjects - all of which are still necessary given that there is, for example, ongoing segregation in the educational choices made by boys and girls: girls favour education, health and social protection courses; boys opt for engineering, manufacturing and construction courses. For Mónica Seidi, this proves that "there is still a long way to go." The campaign launched today consists of a video, billboards, posters and press publications. It demonstrates the Regional Government's commitment to developing the Plan, following national and international guidelines regarding Equality and Non-Discrimination, namely the European Strategy for Gender Equality 2020-2025, the National Strategy for Equality and Non-Discrimination - Portugal + Igual, and other instruments and recommendations that Portugal is legally committed to, through the creation of PRINDA. Institutions such as Novo Dia, UMAR, APAV, ACEESA, Crescer em Confiança Association, APF-Açores and AIPA are collaborating in the implementation of the Plan. The Local Networks and Centres for the Prevention and Fight against Domestic Violence are also important partners in implementing various actions and pursuing these goals. "We will continue to carry this message of triggering a reaction in others so that people do not become complacent," stated Mónica Seidi.
Nota de Imprensa
March 24, 2025
Regional Government promotes sessions on financial literacy
In 2025, the Regional Government will continue the work that began in 2023 to help families fight over-indebtedness. This year's first session, titled "Informed Families on Personal Finances," will take place this Thursday, March 27, in Arrifes, Ponta Delgada. It is aimed at families benefiting from the Social Integration Income (RSI) and covers various topics in the area of financial literacy. These awareness-raising activities help citizens to make more informed decisions in their domestic and financial management. The focus will be on issues such as identifying needs, household management and family budget, finding solutions for reducing monthly expenses, defining consumption priorities, avoiding excessive consumption, saving, making responsible credit decisions, providing information on minimum banking services, and raising awareness on online shopping and fraud prevention. Throughout 2025, there will be other awareness-raising/training activities aimed at families benefiting from the RSI, covering parishes such as Matriz, Conceição, Santa Bárbara, Ribeira Seca and Ribeirinha, Calhetas, Pico da Pedra and Rabo de Peixe. The Technical Counselling Unit for Citizens in Debt Situations (UATE) is a measure created by the Regional Government and operated by the Institute for Social Security of the Azores (ISSA- IPRA), which also works on preventive actions for other target groups, namely children and young people. Moreover, UATE provides in-person assistance to citizens in debt and over-indebtedness situations. It has also developed a series of actions in the field of financial literacy, in partnership with Cresaçor, Banco de Portugal - Ponta Delgada Branch and the Regional Directorate for the Promotion of Equality and Social Inclusion (DRPIIS), through the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP).
March 24, 2025
Regional Government promotes sessions on financial literacy
In 2025, the Regional Government will continue the work that began in 2023 to help families fight over-indebtedness. This year's first session, titled "Informed Families on Personal Finances," will take place this Thursday, March 27, in Arrifes, Ponta Delgada. It is aimed at families benefiting from the Social Integration Income (RSI) and covers various topics in the area of financial literacy. These awareness-raising activities help citizens to make more informed decisions in their domestic and financial management. The focus will be on issues such as identifying needs, household management and family budget, finding solutions for reducing monthly expenses, defining consumption priorities, avoiding excessive consumption, saving, making responsible credit decisions, providing information on minimum banking services, and raising awareness on online shopping and fraud prevention. Throughout 2025, there will be other awareness-raising/training activities aimed at families benefiting from the RSI, covering parishes such as Matriz, Conceição, Santa Bárbara, Ribeira Seca and Ribeirinha, Calhetas, Pico da Pedra and Rabo de Peixe. The Technical Counselling Unit for Citizens in Debt Situations (UATE) is a measure created by the Regional Government and operated by the Institute for Social Security of the Azores (ISSA- IPRA), which also works on preventive actions for other target groups, namely children and young people. Moreover, UATE provides in-person assistance to citizens in debt and over-indebtedness situations. It has also developed a series of actions in the field of financial literacy, in partnership with Cresaçor, Banco de Portugal - Ponta Delgada Branch and the Regional Directorate for the Promotion of Equality and Social Inclusion (DRPIIS), through the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP).