Company Flagship for this National Goal

The Port of Lisbon was honored today with the distinction of being a flagship company for the Gender Equality Goal. The event took place at the Alcântara Maritime Terminal at 9:30 AM and was attended by the Secretary of State for Internationalization. The Administration of the Port of Lisbon joined the challenge presented by the Global Compact Network Portugal under the Target Gender Equality accelerator program, committing to achieving the National Goal for Gender Equality. This goal proposes that by 2030, 40% of Decision-Making Positions should be occupied by women. Anchored in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 5 - Gender Equality of the 2030 Agenda, the initiative is supported by the Secretary of State for Citizenship and Equality, alongside the CIG - Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality, CITE - Commission for Equality in Labor and Employment, and APEE - Portuguese Association of Ethics.

According to Carla Ribeiro, a member of the Board of Directors of APL, "It is a great honor for the Administration of the Port of Lisbon to be a flagship company in such a particular context as the National Gender Equality Goal. We are deeply committed to achieving this goal by 2030, at a moment that is equally special for us. The Port of Lisbon celebrates 136 years of activity, has witnessed many changes throughout its history, and this distinction reinforces its position at the forefront of social issues."

This recognition comes as part of the celebrations of the 136th anniversary of the Port of Lisbon, which includes two weeks of activities.

Port of Lisbon Anniversary

The second week of the anniversary celebration kicks off with another rowing trial session in the evening at the Cais do Sodré Polo of the Naval Club of Lisbon. This activity will also take place on the 14th, Saturday.

For tomorrow, the Port of Lisbon has organized a session on Exotic Species Observation in the Auditorium of the Maritime Terminal of Rocha do Conde de Óbidos, followed by a workshop with Paula Chainho, a research assistant at the Center for Marine and Environmental Sciences (MARE).

On the 13th, Friday, the VTS Tower opens its doors again for those who want to get a better understanding of the interior of the Control and Coordination Tower of the Port of Lisbon and the work done here. For Sunday, the 15th, the Vera Cruz Caravel will sail along the Tagus River throughout the morning, departing from the Alcântara Dock, a trip supported by Aporvela.

All activities require prior registration, available through the program: https://www.portodelisboa.pt/web/eventos/programa

The anniversary celebration program of the Port of Lisbon has the High Patronage of the Presidency of the Republic and the official support of Yilport Iberia, Lisbon Cruise Port (LCP), Navalrocha, and Portugs.