World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2024
Today 21, May 2024, marks the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. This day, proclaimed by the United Nations, highlights the importance of cultural diversity and the essential role it plays in fostering dialogue, understanding, and sustainable development. In an increasingly globalised world, protecting and promoting cultural diversity is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic necessity for ensuring peace and prosperity for all.
World Children’s Day 2023: empowering youth for the digital decade
Today, 20 November 2023, marks a special day on the calendar. World's Children's Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day to encourage international togetherness, raise awareness among children worldwide, and improve children's welfare.
Portuguese children and young people among the most confident in using the internet
The results of the European study "EU Kids Online 2020" were released on Tuesday, 11 February 2020, for Safer Internet Day. In the article below, the Portuguese Safer Internet Centre (SIC) analyses the results obtained by Portuguese children and young people.
International Day of Tolerance
The International Day of Tolerance brings attention to the diversity of society and calls all to respect and appreciate the cultures around us - both on and offline.
Defending human rights: freedom, equality, and justice for all
10 December 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of commemorating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) adoption in 1948. This landmark document serves as a testament to the global commitment to protect the rights of every human being, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. As we mark this day in 2023, the theme underscores the need for “Freedom, Equality and Justice for All”.
Action Plan for the Development of Culture and Media for the period until 2027
The Action Plan for the Development of Culture and Media until 2027 operationalises the National Plan for the Development of Culture and Media (2023–2027). The plan focuses on enhancing artistic creation, preserving cultural heritage, developing archives and libraries, improving media pluralism and journalist protection, and strengthening institutional governance.
