Newsletter No. 92

The social agenda of the third sector of Portugal

This report is part of the "Territories in Transition" initiative of the Third Sector Platform of Catalonia, which wants to publicize the social agenda and the third sector in other places in the world. 

Giovanni Allegretti: "Cooperation and transformation of territorial landscapes. In which direction are we going?"

Interview with Giovanni Allegretti, urban planner and researcher at CES (Center for Social Studies) at the University of Coimbra, in Portugal.

Jaume Vidal: "Access to medicines is a critical factor in the fulfillment of the human right to health"

Jaume Vidal, Senior Policy Advisor for European Projects at Health Action International (HAI), provides an in-depth insight into the organization's efforts to improve access to safe, effective, and affordable medicines in Europe.

Anne Reed: "Milwaukee Film offers a wide range of artistic and cultural experiences that promote collective expressions of joy"

Founded in 2008 by Chris Abele and Bill and Carmen Haberman, Milwaukee Film (MKE Film) has blossomed into a cultural cornerstone with a dual mission: to host a world-class film festival and to invigorate the city's film industry.

Gabriela Hrabanova: "Antigypsyism persists in various forms, deeply ingrained in societal attitudes and policies"

A Deep Dive into the Origins, Challenges, and Collaborative Efforts of ERGO Network in Fostering Inclusion and Equality.

Use of artificial intelligence in public administrations

Knowing the reality about the implementation of AI algorithms and software in the public sphere can be useful for entities.

Social innovation in Portugal

Reis highlights the significance of international collaboration within the third sector, particularly between Catalonia and Portugal, to address shared challenges such as social inclusion and housing issues. It emphasizes the need for fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration to effectively tackle these pressing societal concerns.

Participation and innovation – the danger of the label

The "Inova Juntos" project explores the nexus between civic participation and innovation in public policies across 30 territories in Brazil, Portugal, and Latin America. It stresses the importance of inclusive and transformative participatory processes in addressing structural inequalities and fostering genuine innovation through international cooperation.

March 8: we stop to move towards equality

March 8th is the annual alarm signal that reminds us how far we are from achieving a fully egalitarian society.