Zaida Freitas
Cabo VerdepoliticianFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Zaida Freitas is the president of the Cabo Verdean Institute for Children and Adolescents (ICCA), dedicated to promoting the protection and well-being of youth in the country. Recently, she visited the islands of Fogo and Brava to assess local ICCA structures and strengthen partnerships aimed at safeguarding children's rights. Freitas emphasized the importance of community involvement and continuous coordination to address the vulnerabilities facing children, particularly in light of economic challenges. Her advocacy includes initiatives like the 'Proteja' campaign, which seeks to raise awareness about child protection and combat issues like child abuse. Through her leadership, she aims to ensure that children have access to safe environments and opportunities for healthy development.
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Zaida Freitas is the President of the Cabo Verdean Institute for Children and Adolescents (ICCA) and addresses various challenges facing childhood in the country.
Zaida Freitas, Presidente do Instituto Cabo-verdiano da Criança e do Adolescente Violência familiar, dependências e negligência continuam a empurrar crianças para a ruaCabo Verde· 2026-06-19Zaida Freitas is the President of the Instituto Cabo-verdiano da Criança e do Adolescente, addressing significant challenges facing children in the country.
Edição 1279Cabo Verde· 2026-06-03
Zaida Freitas expressed concern about children living on the streets in the country and advocated for enhanced preventive measures.
ICCA alerta para crianças em situação de rua e pede reforço da protecçãoCabo Verde· 2026-06-01Zaida Freitas informed that the plan includes the continuation of the 'Campanha Proteja' with special attention to adolescents in situations of abuse and sexual violence.
ICCA quer reforçar atenção aos adolescentes em casos de violência sexualCabo Verde· 2026-02-01Zaida Freitas is the president of the Instituto da Criança e do Adolescente (ICCA) and spoke about the reported cases of sexual abuse.
Instituto da Criança e do Adolescente registou 184 denúncias de abuso sexual no ano passadoCabo Verde· 2025-06-05
Zaida Freitas revealed that out of the 184 reported cases of sexual abuse last year, 170 involved female victims.
Governo promete investimentos para eliminar violência sexual contra crianças e adolescentesCabo Verde· 2025-06-04
Zaida Freitas, the president of the Cape Verdean Institute for Children and Adolescents, warned about the growing risks of internet use.
ICCA alerta para os perigos da internet na véspera do Dia Internacional da CriançaCabo Verde· 2025-05-31
Zaida Freitas, the president of the Cabo Verdean Institute for Children and Adolescents, discussed the new national plan to combat child labor.
Novo plano contra trabalho infantil em actualiza lista de riscosCabo Verde· 2025-04-08Zaida Freitas highlighted the importance of training to strengthen the child protection system.
Presidente do Instituto de Medicina Legal defende comprometimento com a promoção dos direitos infantisCabo Verde· 2025-03-22
Zaida Freitas is the president of the Cape Verdean Institute for Children and Adolescents (ICCA) and is visiting the islands of Fogo and Brava to oversee local structures.
Zaida Freitas reforça compromisso do ICCA com a protecção das crianças e adolescentes na sua visita à região Fogo/BravaCabo Verde· 2025-02-26