Event 6: Sustainable and Social Inclusion: Empowering Women in Mountainous Regions through Mobility and Gender Equality

Sustainable and Social Inclusion: Empowering Women in Mountainous Regions through Mobility and Gender Equality

EVENT OVERVIEW:

The sixth and final transnational meeting of the GreenMove consortium took place in Valongo, Portugal, under the theme “Empowering Women in Mountainous Regions through Mobility and Gender Equality.” Over four days, 17 partners from 16 countries engaged in workshops, roundtable discussions, and cultural visits to address the unique mobility barriers faced by women, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and low income residents in mountainous and rural areas. The meeting celebrated Valongo’s social innovation programmes, including the intergenerational “YouTubeTrainers” initiative, and cemented the consortium’s legacy as a European movement for inclusive, citizen led climate democracy.

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Key topics include:

Empowering women in mountainous regions through accessible and safe mobility.
Gender equality in transport planning and infrastructure.
Barriers to mobility for women, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and low‑income residents.
Intergenerational digital inclusion (e.g., Valongo’s “YouTubeTrainers” initiative).
Participatory design with vulnerable groups to co‑create local solutions.
Social innovation linking mobility to caregiving, economic participation, and community life.

The 6th meeting in Valongo combined workshops, national presentations, cultural visits, and interactive activities around the theme “Empowering Women in Mountainous Regions through Mobility and Gender Equality.” Partners shared local barriers, co‑designed solutions, and enjoyed hands‑on workshop. Cultural visits to a winery and a bakery museum, plus traditional dances by Valongo’s Senior Dance Academy, enriched the experience. The interactive format turned dialogue into lasting commitments for inclusive, gender‑sensitive mobility.

Event Partners (Presented Documents ):

Each of the 17 logos below is linked to the corresponding partner presentation from Event No. 6 in Valongo, Portugal, taking place from 3rd to 6th of May, 2026 – click to view.