The Ministry of Health, through the Secretary of State for Health Promotion, is supporting initiatives to promote healthy relationships and violence prevention launched in the country on Valentine's Day, which is celebrated this Tuesday, February 14 .
“We want to abolish all forms of interpersonal violence. With regard to dating violence, we have to be able to intervene in the construction of a society that is more aware, attentive and active against any and all abusive behavior and manifestation of disrespect for the other. The promotion of environments and social norms intolerant of violence are essential to reduce this phenomenon», says Margarida Tavares, Secretary of State for Health Promotion.
The campaign by the directorate-general of Health and the national program for the Prevention of Violence in the Life Cycle, launched this week, presents advice for younger people and the entire population on healthy interpersonal relationships, warning of the negative impact on the health of relationships abusive.
«Health services are places where all citizens, in an inclusive way, can find support and advice, also in this context», says the Ministry of Health.
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