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Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood promotes webinar “Between clicks and threats: sexual crimes against children” on November 20
Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood promotes webinar “Between clicks and threats: sexual crimes against children” on November 20
Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Press release
Press release
Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Message of condolences
Message of condolences
November 17, 2025
Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood promotes webinar “Between clicks and threats: sexual crimes against children” on November 20
November 12, 2025
Press release
November 6, 2025
Message of condolences
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Nota de Imprensa
November 17, 2025
Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood promotes webinar “Between clicks and threats: sexual crimes against children” on November 20
The Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security, through the Azores Commissioner's Office for Children (CAI), is promoting a webinar titled "Between clicks and threats: sexual crimes against children" on Thursday, November 20, at 2 p.m. Registration is open until November 19. The initiative marks two dates of particular importance for the defence of children's rights: European Day for the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (November 18) and the 36th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (November 20). This strengthens the Autonomous Region of the Azores' commitment to public policies on prevention, protection and intervention. The webinar opens with a speech by Emanuel Areias, President of the Azores Commissioner's Office for Children, followed by Gerson Duarte, Inspector of the Criminal Investigation Police in the Azores, who will present an analysis of regional data on sexual crimes against children. This presentation will provide an up-to-date overview of the situation and the main challenges identified in the archipelago. In turn, Carolina Soares, Manager of the Safe Internet Line and Coordinator of the Cybercrime Unit at APAV-Portuguese Association for Victim Support, will address the new risks associated with the use of technologies by children and young people in this area. The session will end with a debate, moderated by Carmen Ventura, Coordinator of CAI's Technical Operations Team, providing a space for joint reflection and sharing of contributions between experts and participants. In a context where children spend much of their time in digital environments, exposed to increasingly sophisticated forms of contact, manipulation and grooming, it is imperative to intensify public reflection and deepen understanding of emerging risks. This webinar aims to contribute to this strategic reinforcement by promoting the training of professionals and families, consolidating up-to-date technical knowledge and stimulating cooperation between partner entities in the protection system of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. Registration can be completed using the form available at https://forms.gle/4ezh482Res9NK5pK8, which can also be accessed via the QR Code on the promotional poster.
November 17, 2025
Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood promotes webinar “Between clicks and threats: sexual crimes against children” on November 20
The Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security, through the Azores Commissioner's Office for Children (CAI), is promoting a webinar titled "Between clicks and threats: sexual crimes against children" on Thursday, November 20, at 2 p.m. Registration is open until November 19. The initiative marks two dates of particular importance for the defence of children's rights: European Day for the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (November 18) and the 36th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (November 20). This strengthens the Autonomous Region of the Azores' commitment to public policies on prevention, protection and intervention. The webinar opens with a speech by Emanuel Areias, President of the Azores Commissioner's Office for Children, followed by Gerson Duarte, Inspector of the Criminal Investigation Police in the Azores, who will present an analysis of regional data on sexual crimes against children. This presentation will provide an up-to-date overview of the situation and the main challenges identified in the archipelago. In turn, Carolina Soares, Manager of the Safe Internet Line and Coordinator of the Cybercrime Unit at APAV-Portuguese Association for Victim Support, will address the new risks associated with the use of technologies by children and young people in this area. The session will end with a debate, moderated by Carmen Ventura, Coordinator of CAI's Technical Operations Team, providing a space for joint reflection and sharing of contributions between experts and participants. In a context where children spend much of their time in digital environments, exposed to increasingly sophisticated forms of contact, manipulation and grooming, it is imperative to intensify public reflection and deepen understanding of emerging risks. This webinar aims to contribute to this strategic reinforcement by promoting the training of professionals and families, consolidating up-to-date technical knowledge and stimulating cooperation between partner entities in the protection system of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. Registration can be completed using the form available at https://forms.gle/4ezh482Res9NK5pK8, which can also be accessed via the QR Code on the promotional poster.
Nota de Imprensa
November 12, 2025
Press release
Following statements made by MP António Lima regarding the haemodialysis service at the Divino Espírito Santo Hospital (HDES), the Regional Health Authority would like to clarify the following: No application for the licensing of private healthcare facilities in the area of haemodialysis/dialysis has been submitted to the Regional Health Authority. The said company only holds licences for the wholesale distribution of medicines, veterinary medicines and medical devices. It should be noted that the Regional Directorate for Health, and not municipalities, is responsible for licensing any application for healthcare activities, whether public or private, by technicians from the Regional Directorate for Health. Regarding the haemodialysis service, as is public knowledge, the functional programme of the new HDES is currently under analysis. The Analysis Committee will evaluate the future operation of that service. It should be noted that, to date, no decision has been made in this regard and that it will be the responsibility of the Regional Government of the Azores. It is reiterated that any decision that may be taken regarding the haemodialysis service will have as its sole purpose the well-being of the users of the Regional Health Service and will not be based on ideological preconceptions.
November 12, 2025
Press release
Following statements made by MP António Lima regarding the haemodialysis service at the Divino Espírito Santo Hospital (HDES), the Regional Health Authority would like to clarify the following: No application for the licensing of private healthcare facilities in the area of haemodialysis/dialysis has been submitted to the Regional Health Authority. The said company only holds licences for the wholesale distribution of medicines, veterinary medicines and medical devices. It should be noted that the Regional Directorate for Health, and not municipalities, is responsible for licensing any application for healthcare activities, whether public or private, by technicians from the Regional Directorate for Health. Regarding the haemodialysis service, as is public knowledge, the functional programme of the new HDES is currently under analysis. The Analysis Committee will evaluate the future operation of that service. It should be noted that, to date, no decision has been made in this regard and that it will be the responsibility of the Regional Government of the Azores. It is reiterated that any decision that may be taken regarding the haemodialysis service will have as its sole purpose the well-being of the users of the Regional Health Service and will not be based on ideological preconceptions.