Municipality of Boticas Awarded «Living in Equality» Prize

The local authority is recognized by the Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality for its work in promoting equality and non-discrimination.

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Generic image of a Portuguese town hall with ornate balconies and afternoon sunlight.

The Municipality of Boticas has been awarded the «Living in Equality» Prize – 8th edition, for the 2026–2027 biennium, presented by the Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality (CIG).

The distinction recognizes the work developed in integrating the gender perspective into municipal policies and in promoting equality and non-discrimination. The award ceremony took place on October 26th, at the Casa da Música in Porto, where the Vice-President of the Municipal Council, Isabel Torres, received the award on behalf of the municipality.
In this edition, 57 local authorities (56 Municipal Councils and one Parish Council) were distinguished for their work in promoting gender equality, citizenship, and non-discrimination, both internally and within their territories.
The «Living in Equality» Prize, promoted by the CIG, aims to recognize and distinguish local authorities with good practices in integrating gender equality into their policies, contributing to more inclusive and just communities.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Boticas (27/10/2026)