Fernando Elísio Freire
Fernando Elísio Freire is the Minister of Family, Inclusion and Social Development in Cabo Verde. He has been a prominent advocate for the rights of people with disabilities, emphasizing the need for specialized human resources to adequately support this community. During a recent international conference, he highlighted the government's commitment to improving the living conditions of individuals with disabilities, while acknowledging the challenges that still exist in achieving full inclusion and equal opportunities.
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Fernando Elísio Freire announced the opening of a care center for people with disabilities in Ribeira Brava.
Governo anuncia abertura de centro de cuidados para pessoas com deficiência na Ribeira Brava
Cabo Verde· 2026-03-05Fernando Elísio Freire presided over the signing ceremony of the protocols aimed at promoting inclusion for people with disabilities.
Governo assina protocolos para 2026 e reforça inclusão das pessoas com deficiênciaCabo Verde· 2026-02-17Fernando Elísio Freire presided over the XVII Ordinary Meeting of the National Immigration Council.
Governo lança projecto para imigrantes da CEDEAO e Novo Relatório sobre População EstrangeiraCabo Verde· 2026-02-09Fernando Elísio Freire explained the support being provided to around 800 affected families.
Programa de reabilitação de São Vicente atinge 52% de execução físicaCabo Verde· 2026-01-29
Fernando Elísio Freire states that there is no direct relationship between emigration and the sustainability of the INPS.
Saída de jovens preocupa IPRODIAL, mas Governo garante sustentabilidade do INPSCabo Verde· 2025-12-19
Fernando Elísio Freire is the Minister of State for Family, Inclusion, and Social Development in Cabo Verde.
Protecção social universal e adaptar INPS “às novas exigências” são desafiosCabo Verde· 2025-12-19Fernando Elísio Freire presided over the inauguration ceremony of the Centro de Dia for the elderly.
Corda ganha Centro de Dia para Idosos e Unidade de Valorização AgrícolaCabo Verde· 2025-12-12
Fernando Elísio Freire emphasizes that Cabo Verde guarantees rights to all immigrants and expects reciprocity from other CPLP countries.
Cabo Verde quer da CPLP o mesmo tratamento que dá aos imigrantes que vivem no paísCabo Verde· 2025-12-03Fernando Elísio Freire is the Minister of Family, Inclusion and Social Development of Cabo Verde who opened the meeting.
Ministros da CPLP debatem em Cabo Verde migração laboral e trabalho dignoCabo Verde· 2025-12-03Fernando Elísio Freire is the Minister of Family and Social Inclusion who announced social protection measures for Santiago Norte.
Governo apresenta plano de recuperação e aumento da resiliência para Santiago NorteCabo Verde· 2025-11-28
Fernando Elísio Freire, the Minister of State, highlighted the importance of the proposed law for the recognition and protection of artists.
INPS e profissionais das artes: Entre desafios e ganhosCabo Verde· 2025-10-26
Fernando Elísio Freire, the Minister of Family, Inclusion and Social Development, alerted to the persistence of abandonment and violence against the elderly.
Ministro da Família alerta para abandono e violência contra idosos e defende reforço da protecção socialCabo Verde· 2025-10-01Fernando Elísio Freire announced that the government intends to increase subsidies for patients transferred to Portugal for treatment.
Governo quer aumentar subsídios dos doentes em Portugal por causa do nível de vidaCabo Verde· 2025-09-08Fernando Elísio Freire led the team from the Ministry of Family, Inclusion and Social Development during the political and technical arbitration of the OE’2026.
OE’2026 deverá garantir erradicação da pobreza extremaCabo Verde· 2025-08-28
Fernando Elísio Freire is the Minister of Family and Social Development, emphasizing the priority of relocating families in housing emergencies.
Autoridades preparam realojamento definitivo de famílias afectadas pelas chuvasCabo Verde· 2025-08-25
Fernando Elísio Freire announced a new legal regime for vehicle inspection centers during a press conference.
Novo regime legal permitirá instalação de mais centros de inspecção automóvelCabo Verde· 2025-07-30Fernando Elísio Freire affirmed the importance of the new law for the economy during a press conference.
Governo aprova proposta de lei que cria Estatuto do Profissional de Arte e CulturaCabo Verde· 2025-07-30Fernando Elísio Freire is the Minister of Family, Inclusion and Social Development in Cabo Verde.
Fundo de reserva da previdência ultrapassa 100 milhões de contosCabo Verde· 2025-07-19
Fernando Elísio Freire, the Minister of Family, stated that around six thousand children in the country are being subsidized by the Government to attend daycare and kindergartens.
Cerca de seis mil crianças subsidiadas pelo Governo para frequentar creches e jardins de infância – ministroCabo Verde· 2025-07-17Fernando Elísio Freire is the Minister of State for Family, Inclusion, and Social Development in Cabo Verde.
Sistema de previdência social em Cabo Verde é robusto e inspira confiança – Ministro da FamíliaCabo Verde· 2025-07-15Fernando Elísio Freire is the Minister of Family, Inclusion and Social Development of Cabo Verde, representing the government in Guinea-Bissau.
MFIDS reforça laços com a comunidade cabo-verdiana na Guiné-BissauCabo Verde· 2025-07-09Fernando Elísio Freire is the Minister of Family, Inclusion and Social Development who visited the CADE in Lisbon and noted its positive evolution.
Ministro da Família constata "evolução muito positiva" do Centro de Acolhimento de Doentes EvacuadosCabo Verde· 2025-06-16
Fernando Elísio Freire is the Minister of State for Family, Inclusion and Social Development in Cabo Verde, advocating for social justice and workers' rights at the International Labour Conference.
Governo reafirma compromisso com justiça social e trabalho digno na 113.ª Conferência Internacional do TrabalhoCabo Verde· 2025-06-11Fernando Elísio Freire spoke this morning in São Vicente at the opening of the National Week Against Sexual Violence of Children and Adolescents.
Governo promete investimentos para eliminar violência sexual contra crianças e adolescentesCabo Verde· 2025-06-04
Fernando Elísio Freire, the Minister of Family, Inclusion and Social Development, emphasized the importance of existing legislation to protect children from cyberbullying.
ICCA alerta para os perigos da internet na véspera do Dia Internacional da CriançaCabo Verde· 2025-05-31
Fernando Elísio Freire raised the possibility of recruiting foreign labor to address the shortage in the country.
Recrutamento de mão-de-obra estrangeira divide partidos da oposiçãoCabo Verde· 2025-05-20
Fernando Elísio Freire is the Minister of Labor and Social Security who will preside over the inauguration of the new IGT delegation.
Governo reforça fiscalização e proximidade laboral com nova Delegação da IGT na ilhaCabo Verde· 2025-05-19Fernando Elísio Freire called for a relentless fight against child marriage and female genital mutilation.
Ministro apela a um “combate sem tréguas” a casamentos infantis e à mutilação genital femininaCabo Verde· 2025-05-12Fernando Elísio Freire, the Minister of Family, Inclusion and Social Development, states that the app will bring the social security closer to the people.
Aplicativo mobile do INPS facilita a vida aos beneficiáriosCabo Verde· 2025-05-08
Fernando Elísio Freire is the Minister of Family, Inclusion and Social Development who announced new laws and incentives to strengthen the social and solidarity economy.
Governo quer criar leis e incentivos fiscais para a economia social e solidáriaCabo Verde· 2025-02-27