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UMAR Association turns 50: founder calls for unity in defense of women's rights and against "extreme conservatism"
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UMAR Association turns 50: founder calls for unity in defense of women's rights and against "extreme conservatism"

Expresso12 September 2026 at 17:25

The UMAR Association (União de Mulheres Alternativa e Resposta) celebrates its 50th anniversary, having initiated a fundraising campaign associated with the celebrations that are intended to continue until the end of the year.

The association's founder called for united efforts in defense of women's rights and against what she designated as "extreme conservatism."

The organization faces financial difficulties that have already resulted in the reduction of the teams responsible for the association's projects, prompting the appeal for fundraising to support the continuity of the work being carried out.

Why this matters

The reference organization for women's rights activism in Portugal celebrates half a century at a time of financial difficulties, which may affect the continuity of its gender equality advocacy projects. The appeal against "extreme conservatism" emerges within a broader political landscape, potentially relevant for readers interested in the evolution of women's rights and feminism in Portugal.

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