The Regional Secretary for Inclusion, Labour and Youth, Paula Margarido, attended the closing session of the initiative 'Conversas em Rosa: Evening Seminar for Breast Cancer Awareness'. The event took place at Pátio | Brunch Bistrô, located at the Madeira Photography Museum – Atelier Vicente s, in Funchal.
The seminar, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Inclusion, Labour and Youth, is part of the activities of the IV Regional Plan for Equality and Active Citizenship and falls within the 'Pink October' commemorations. Its aim was to raise community awareness about the importance of breast cancer prevention and early diagnosis, fostering reflection on the rights of patients, well-being, self-esteem, and overcoming challenges.
The session featured speakers including Artur Baptista (Order of Lawyers), Mary Carfora (makeup artist and hairstylist), Mónica Armas (radiologist), and Helena Toste Silva (Portuguese League Against Cancer), who shared her survivor testimony. The moderation was led by Isabel Gomes da Silva (Order of Nurses). The Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Micaela Freitas, was also in attendance.
