
Lígia Herbert
Lígia Herbert is the president of SINDPROF, a prominent union in Cape Verde advocating for educational reform and the rights of children, particularly those in vulnerable situations such as homelessness. Recently, she has been in the news for her criticism of the government's proposal to extend school hours as a solution for children living on the streets. Instead, Herbert argues for a structured educational support system after school hours, emphasizing the importance of quality education and individualized learning experiences for each child.
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Lígia Herbert, the president of the union, advocates for a gradual and humane inclusion of street children in the educational system.
SINDPROF defende estudo orientado após horário escolar e não o alargamento das aulasExpresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·
Cabo Verde· 2026-07-29

