The Cávado + Igual project intends to materialize the 1st systematic and strategic approach of the CIM directed at the issues of equality and work-lfe balance, in terms of organizational management of the associated Municipalities.

It is an Open Call #5 project: Intervention projects to promote gender equality at local level.

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Survey of 3,775 employees from the six municipalities and the Cávado Intermunicipal Community (CIM) to understand their views and practices on equality and work-life balance.
Preparation of six local reports on equality and work-life balance, using solid research.
Creation and implementation of six local action plans for promoting equality and work-life balance.
Development of a shared intermunicipal strategy for equality and work-life balance.
Creation of a Good Practices Guide for public and private organizations to help build fairer and more family-friendly workplaces.
Training of 296 professionals (245 women and 51 men) on equality and work-life balance, exceeding the initial goal of 190.
Use of the Municipal Gender Equality Index (IMIG) as a tool for assessing and tracking progress.
Organization of workshops on equality and work-life balance, sharing ideas and practices that can be used elsewhere.
Internal and external training sessions that achieved over 75% positive change in participants’ understanding or skills.
Development of tools based on Portuguese Standard 4552:2016 and the EEA Grants 2009–2014 Local Gender Equality Guides.
Collection and analysis of organizational and local data on gender equality.
Organizing a study visit to Norway to learn from its best practices.
Participation in and co-organization of seminars, including a final seminar to share project results and lessons learned.
Strengthening cooperation between municipalities and supporting the Intermunicipal Specialized Team for Equality