Breakfast Without Taboos

What if it were possible to talk openly about fractious social issues such as mental health, harassment, or human rights and (in)solidarity? At Cascais Town Hall it is now possible to debate these and other "taboo" subjects. This is the "Breakfast Without Taboos" initiative, which promotes internal training with an impact on the community so that together we can build a more inclusive, cohesive, and fair municipality. The debates take the form of an informal breakfast offered to Cascais City Council employees and are moderated by experts and attended by members of the Municipal Executive to ensure that they move from words to action. It's a way of awakening people to certain issues and prompting the Municipal Executive to put these topics on the agenda or to continue good practices if they already exist. Mental Health when every stitch ties a knot - 16 November 2023 In a session that addressed the interconnection between mental health and work, the existing prejudices surrounding the absence of mental health and its impact on society and the economy. Labour stigma that can't be silenced, don't be afraid to ask for help. Human rights and citizenship - 25 January 2024 It was a relaxed morning where council employees were able to discuss human rights as a field of citizenship education. The importance of being alert to all forms of expression that propagate Hate Speech, its online and offline dimension, and the potential damage it can cause to democratic processes. Human (In)solidarity - 16 February 2024 There is a need to involve politicians and public policies and institutions that aim to support people in vulnerable situations and communities to achieve co-operation and support. As well as raising awareness that solidarity is the value, is the healthy essence of a society, promotes social cohesion, collaboration, and the construction of a fairer and more inclusive environment for all. Raising awareness that solidarity is fundamental to facing challenges. Encouraging mutual understanding, collaborative actions, inclusive policies, and a more equitable distribution of resources are the steps to building a more supportive and just society.