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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
Information session on sexual abuse prevention reinforces training for professionals working with CPCJ
Information session on sexual abuse prevention reinforces training for professionals working with CPCJ
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
April 18, 2022
Remodelação governamental vai garantir maior eficácia e coesão, diz José Manuel Bolieiro
October 15, 2026
Information session on sexual abuse prevention reinforces training for professionals working with CPCJ
March 24, 2025
Regional Government launches awareness-raising campaign on gender equality
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Nota de Imprensa
October 15, 2026
Information session on sexual abuse prevention reinforces training for professionals working with CPCJ
The Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security, through the Regional Directorate for the Promotion of Equality and Social Inclusion (DRPIIS) and the Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood (CAI), will organise an online information session on the Regional Strategy for Preventing and Combating Child and Youth Sexual Abuse (ERASCJ) on October 16. The initiative is aimed at members of the Commissions for the Protection of Children and Young People (CPCJ) and their technical support staff. About fifty participants have already registered. The session is primarily intended to clarify procedures for dealing with cases of sexual abuse of children and young people, deepen understanding of the current Regional Strategy, and encourage joint reflection on the different stakeholders and aspects of the response to such cases, namely the victims, the perpetrators, the community and the institutions. Among other topics, the session will address sexual offences against children and young people, the relevant legislative framework in Portugal, and the challenges that led to the creation of ERASCJ. The various areas of intervention under this Strategy will also be presented, based on a systemic model that integrates universal prevention, non-clinical support for victims, the rehabilitation of children and young people, and the supervision and rehabilitation of offenders, both young people and adults, under scientific guidance. The session will also provide an opportunity to reflect on the limitations of intervention within the family context and with children and young people who are victims of sexual abuse, as well as on the role of the CPCJ and the possibilities for coordination with the ERASCJ. This session stems from a partnership between DRPISS and CAI, as part of a joint initiative focusing on the issue of sexual abuse and violence against children and young people, and on the importance of further training for professionals working with the CPCJ.
October 15, 2026
Information session on sexual abuse prevention reinforces training for professionals working with CPCJ
The Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security, through the Regional Directorate for the Promotion of Equality and Social Inclusion (DRPIIS) and the Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood (CAI), will organise an online information session on the Regional Strategy for Preventing and Combating Child and Youth Sexual Abuse (ERASCJ) on October 16. The initiative is aimed at members of the Commissions for the Protection of Children and Young People (CPCJ) and their technical support staff. About fifty participants have already registered. The session is primarily intended to clarify procedures for dealing with cases of sexual abuse of children and young people, deepen understanding of the current Regional Strategy, and encourage joint reflection on the different stakeholders and aspects of the response to such cases, namely the victims, the perpetrators, the community and the institutions. Among other topics, the session will address sexual offences against children and young people, the relevant legislative framework in Portugal, and the challenges that led to the creation of ERASCJ. The various areas of intervention under this Strategy will also be presented, based on a systemic model that integrates universal prevention, non-clinical support for victims, the rehabilitation of children and young people, and the supervision and rehabilitation of offenders, both young people and adults, under scientific guidance. The session will also provide an opportunity to reflect on the limitations of intervention within the family context and with children and young people who are victims of sexual abuse, as well as on the role of the CPCJ and the possibilities for coordination with the ERASCJ. This session stems from a partnership between DRPISS and CAI, as part of a joint initiative focusing on the issue of sexual abuse and violence against children and young people, and on the importance of further training for professionals working with the CPCJ.
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.