The award was presented to Luísa Correia, councilor for Citizenship, Gender Equality, and Interculturality. Following recognitions in the 2020–2021, 2022–2023, and 2024–2025 biennia, Oliveira do Hospital is once again recognized for its practices in promoting equality.
The award highlights the continuous commitment of the municipal executive and its Team for Equality in Local Life, positively evaluating both the internal functioning of the municipality and the direct impact of its public policies and activities within the local community, as noted by councilor Luísa Correia.
This recognition crowns a journey that began over 15 years ago, since 2010, when Oliveira do Hospital placed these matters at the center of its public agenda. Since then, the municipality has been committed to promoting equality and dignity in relationships, combating domestic violence, and supporting victims, through public awareness campaigns and educational initiatives for school-aged individuals.
Receiving the award for the fourth time reinforces the municipality's commitment to human rights, preventing discrimination, and building a society where all individuals can participate on equal terms. The Municipality of Oliveira do Hospital is currently implementing its Municipal Plan for Equality and Non-Discrimination (PMIND) 2023-2026.
The "Viver em Igualdade" Award, a biennial prize, distinguishes municipalities with good practices in integrating equality between women and men, citizenship, and non-discrimination, both in their organization and functioning, as well as in activities directed at the population. With this award, Oliveira do Hospital will hold, in the 2026-2027 biennium, a certificate of merit attesting it as one of the best places to live in equality.
In this eighth edition, covering the 2026–2027 biennium, 57 municipalities (56 city councils and one parish council) were awarded, along with 14 honorable mentions. The award ceremony took place at the Casa da Música in Porto, attended by the Secretary of State for Youth and Equality, Carla Rodrigues, and the President of CIG, Carina Quaresma.
