The award ceremony took place on October 26th, at the Casa da Música in Porto, recognizing the work developed by municipalities in promoting equality and integrating the gender perspective into public policies, governance, and territory.
This distinction reinforces the path that the Municipality of Penalva do Castelo has been developing in this area. The municipality has been honored with the Live in Equality Award since 2022, demonstrating the continuity of its commitment to promoting gender equality and building a fairer and more inclusive society.
The Honorable Mention now awarded constitutes a recognition of the Municipality of Penalva do Castelo's commitment to building a more egalitarian, inclusive territory that respects the rights of all people.
The Municipality thus reaffirms the importance of continuing to develop policies and initiatives that promote equality, strengthen social cohesion, and contribute to a community where all people have the same opportunities for participation and fulfillment.
