The victim or any person who witnesses or becomes aware of discriminatory practices that constitute an misdemeanour may file a complaint with the competent authority.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Complaints can be filed in various ways; the most common method is in writing, usually via online forms designed for this purpose, but they can also be submitted by email or regular mail. They should include as much information as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The competent authority will review the situation and determine whether there is evidence of discrimination; to this end, it may request additional information from the victim(s) or the complainant.<\/p>\n
If there is sufficient evidence, an administrative proceeding will be initiated and the matter will be investigated.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> WHAT COULD HAPPEN? directed at the person or entity that committed the discrimination<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Imposition of a fine<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> if there is insufficient evidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> When a crime is alleged, the case proceeds through legal channels, such as the filing of charges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> WHAT COULD HAPPEN? directed at the person or entity that committed the discrimination<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Imposition of a fine<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> if there is insufficient evidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Notes: It may not be easy for the victim to identify the appropriate authority. Contact APAV<\/a>, an organization that can help you identify the appropriate authority based on the specifics of your situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Ethnicity, skin color, nationality, origin, and religion<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> gender inequalities<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Disability or increased health risk<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Any reason<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Employment and vocational training<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Public and private schools, daycare centers, and kindergartens<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Health services<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Goods and Services<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Security forces and services<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Note: It has been out of service since 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Adress:<\/strong> Rua Professor Gomes Teixeira, N.\u00ba 2, 1399-022 Lisbon | Portugal Adress:<\/strong> Rua Professor Gomes Teixeira, N.\u00ba 2, 1399-022 Lisbon | Portugal
\n<\/span><\/p><\/h5><\/div>RESULT<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Issuing a notice\/warning<\/h4><\/div>
Fine<\/h4><\/div>
Archiving<\/h4><\/div>
Objection<\/h4><\/div>
\n<\/span><\/p><\/h5><\/div>RESULT<\/h3><\/div>
Issuing a notice\/warning<\/h4><\/div>
Fine<\/h4><\/div>
Archiving<\/h4><\/div>
\nUnfortunately, these processes can be very time-consuming.
\nIt may not be easy for the victim to identify the competent authority; instances of discrimination that constitute misdemeanour may be recorded in the Complaints Log<\/strong> of the service where they occurred.<\/p>\n1 |<\/span> Identify the discriminatory reason:<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ethnic and Racial<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Sexual<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Gender<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Health<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Other<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
2 | <\/span>Identify the context<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Work<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Education<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Health<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Accessibility<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Security<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
CICDR \u2013 Comiss\u00e3o para a Igualdade e Contra a Discrimina\u00e7\u00e3o Racial<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
CIG \u2013 Comiss\u00e3o para a Cidadania e a Igualdade de G\u00e9nero<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\nPhone:<\/strong> (+351) 217 983 000<\/a> | weekdays from 09:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
\nE-mail:<\/strong> cig@cig.gov.pt<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>CITE \u2013 Comiss\u00e3o para a Igualdade no Trabalho e no Emprego<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\nPhone:<\/strong> (+351) 217 983 000<\/a> | weekdays from 09:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
\nE-mail:<\/strong> cig@cig.gov.pt<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>