Meeting Integration of Immigrants: Challenges and Potential of CLAIM Centres
The initiative arises from a partnership with the European Anti-Poverty Network to promote social inclusion, combat poverty, and integration policie
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
As part of the Interculturality Week 2026, the initiative Integration of Immigrants: Challenges and Potential of Local Support Centres for the Integration of Migrants will take place.
The event aims to promote a critical reflection on the challenges faced by immigrants in Portugal, as well as to analyse the strategic role of the Local Support Centres for the Integration of Migrants (CLAIM) as key local structures in intercultural mediation, access to rights, and the promotion of social cohesion.
The potential of these structures will be discussed in terms of strengthening support networks, fostering interinstitutional coordination, and developing more inclusive and culturally competent responses.
This initiative provides a space for dialogue between academia, field professionals, and civil society organisations, contributing to a deeper understanding of integration dynamics and public policies in this area.
Program
11:00 | Welcome Session
Speakers:
- Elisabete Pinto da Costa | CLAIM Lusófona University
- João Gomes | European Anti-Poverty Network
11:15 | Citizenship in Dialogue: Building Bridges in a Culturally Diverse Society
Speakers:
- CLAIM CEPAC
- Juliana Salvador and Camilla Pinho | CLAIM Vitae
- Joana Deus | CLAIM Renovar a Mouraria
- Elisandra Tavares | CLAIM Islamic Community Association of Tapada das Mercês and Mem Martins
- Ana Paula Caetano | CLAIM Lusófona University
12:30 | Closing Session
Speaker:
- Hélia Bracons | CLAIM Lusófona University
