Municipal Day for Equality Celebrations

From 20 to 24 October, Portimão marks the Municipal Day for Equality with a programme of initiatives involving different generations and inviting the entire community to participate.

Five days dedicated to reflection, dialogue, and sharing, promoting equal rights and opportunities, respect for diversity, and combating discrimination. Because equality is a daily commitment.

20 October | Raising of the Rainbow Flag
Location: Portimão Municipal Library
A symbolic moment to open the celebrations, reaffirming respect for diversity and the freedom to be and love. The flag will remain raised until 30 October.

20 to 24 October | Exhibition "Faces with History"
Location: Outdoor space of the Portimão Museum
A photographic exhibition featuring portraits of people who attend the Senior Social Centre of Portimão, the Senior Social Centre of Aldeia das Sobreiras, and the Community Centres of Portimão, highlighting their life stories, diverse experiences, and respect for human rights.

21 October | Open Day at APAV
10:00–18:00 | Avenida Miguel Bombarda, PSP building in Portimão
The Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV) opens its doors to secondary and higher education students, providing an opportunity to learn about the facilities, the team, and the work done in support of victims.

22 October | Discussion "What is Equality? – Different Perspectives, One Future"
10:00–12:30 | ISMAT Auditorium
An open space for dialogue and sharing experiences on equality, diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination, gathering teachers, students, and invited guests from various fields and life paths, whose perspectives will enrich the debate.
The session will be opened by ISMAT director Rui Loureiro, followed by a round table with teachers Mostafa Zekri, Rui Pedro Mendonça, Liliana Pina, Clara Pache, and Anderson de Souza; students Joana Nazaré, Rita Lobato, Beatriz Caetano, Bruno Amaro, and Beatriz Ferreira; and Faiza Djetti, ISMAT collaborator, Ricardo Torrão, director of the Faro and Olhão Prison, and Alexandre Condeça, a PhD student in diversity and inclusion.
Moderated by Paulo Martins, the discussion will also include a moment for public participation.
Free entry, no prior registration required.

23 October | Book Presentation "Mothers Can Dream Too"
10:30–13:00 | Lugar do Rio – Portimão Youth Space
Author Tânia Gonçalves presents an inspiring story about love, empathy, and the importance of family support for everyone to continue believing in their dreams. The session includes a conversation with the audience.

23 October | Theatre Play "Among Equals"
14:30–17:00 | Auditorium of the Basic and Secondary School of Bemposta
The play returns to the stage, presented by the 12th-grade students of the Professional Actor/Actress Course of the Bemposta School Group. Through forum theatre, it aims to engage the audience in discussions about equality.