Partnerships
The ACIDI has the objective to promote the integration of immigrants and ethnic minorities into Portuguese society and combat exclusion, along with the application of legal tools and resources to prevent and prohibit discrimination in the practice of law based on race, colour, nationality or ethnic origin.
APAV, an institution of social solidarity and legal entity of nationwide public services, uses the recognised experience, knowledge and competence of its national network of Victim Support offices since 1990 to offer free and confidential services that provide emotional, legal, psychological and social support to victims of crime. This network of office has seen the creation of the Support Unit for Immigrant Victims (UAVM) through the protocol signed between the ACIDI and APAV in 2005.
Extended Network of Institutions for the Reception and Integration of Refugees and Asylum Seekers | Rede Alargada de Instituições para o Acolhimento e Integração de Refugiados e Requerentes de Asilo
Taking into account the need to create conditions that diminish the social exclusion and discrimination suffered by refuges and asylum seekers, this extended network was created to better the system of reception and integration of this population in Portugal.
This network is comprised of 20 key public and private organisations that provide support to this specific population.
Network for Human Rights and Impeachment | Rede de Destituição e Direitos Humanos
The Network for Human Rights was created in July of 2010 in consequence of the need to combat the problems related to the destitution of basic human rights, which affects a large portion of the immigrant population in Portugal. Coordinated by Jesuit Refugee Service (Serviço Jesuítas aos Refugiados – JRS), this network in composed by organisations and individuals that have experience in defending human rights.
European Network Against Racism (ENAR)
The ENAR is a European network of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) working to combat racism in all Member States of the European Union. Representing more than 600 organisations, this network’s objective is to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerances. It also seeks to promote the equal treatment among European Union citizens and nationals of Third Countries, linking local, regional and national initiatives with those of the European Union.
Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM)
PICUM is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) founded in 2001 that unites a diverse array of NGOs that work together to promote the rights of undocumented migrants in Europe and other countries. The work done through PICUM aims to directly connect local organisations that support undocumented migrants with European institutions.
Founded in 1839, Anti-Slavery International is the oldest organisation in respect to the promotion of Human Rights. This organisation raises awareness and informs the public about the Human Rights agenda. Additionally, it supports academic research and influences government bodies and intergovernmental agencies to make human rights violations a priority in their political agendas.