To mark the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, Universidade Lusófona – Centro Universitário de Lisboa hosted a hybrid workshop dedicated to celebrating and reflecting on cultural inclusion and social diversity. The event took place on May 20, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the Professor José Araújo Auditorium, with both in-person and online participation options available.
Organized in partnership with CLAIM (Centro Local de Apoio à Integração de Migrantes), the workshop brought together key civil society and local government stakeholders to discuss best practices and challenges in promoting cultural diversity in Lisbon.
Opening Session Speakers
- Elisabete Pinto da Costa – Coordinator of CLAIM, Universidade Lusófona
- Joana Vann – Fundação Cidade de Lisboa
- Sara Alves & Liliana Ramalho – CEPAC (Centro Padre Alves Correia)
- Madalena Natividade – President of the Arroios Parish Council
Moderator
- Fernando Campos – Faculty of Social Sciences, Education and Administration (FCSEA)
Closing Remarks
- Hélia Bracons – Deputy Coordinator of CLAIM, Centro Universitário de Lisboa
This initiative reflected the university's continued commitment to inclusive education, intercultural dialogue, and active community engagement. The workshop provided a platform for sharing experiences, building partnerships, and advancing policy discussions on migrant integration and cultural pluralism.
For more details and to access the event online, visit Universidade Lusófona’s official event platform.