Maria de Jesus Simões Barroso Soares - Pro Dignitate

� Participates in the “Christmas Solidarity Tea Party” at the Seteais Palace,
sponsored by the VIP Magazine. The proceeds go to the “Refúgio Aboim
Ascenção” (Children Charity) – December 6 th 2005
CHILD CARE
1986/1996
� Madame Barroso pays a visit to the “Casa do Gaiato” – November 5 th 1986
� A visit to the “Refugio Aboim Ascensão” – November 13 th 1986
� Intervenes as UNICEF Honorary President as of 1986
� In 1988, Madame Barroso participates in the dissemination of the “Convention
on the Children’s Rights”
� In 1989, creates the “Emergência Infantil” (Children’s Emergency) a Charity
congregating distinguished personalities aiming at supporting the most needy
and defenceless.
� Chairs the Opening Session of the Study Day on “Child, Family and the New
Technologies” - April 4th 1989
� Chairs a Workshop on “Child Labour” – September 20 th 1990
� Chairs the Symposium “Bébé XXI” (Baby 21) – October 4 th 1990
� Chairs the “3 rd Children’s Meeting” – November 20 th 1990
� Participates in the Congress “Minors at Risk in a Changing Society” –
December 12 th 1990
� Chairs the “National Psychiatry Meeting” – December 14 th 1990
� Participates in the “World Children’s Day” Celebration – June 1 st 1991
� Participates in the signature of the “Final Declaration of the Statutes of the
Children’s Rights” – June 2 nd 1991
� Participates in the Commemorative Session of the 100 th Anniversary of the
first “Women’s and minor’s Labour Act” – April 15 th 1991
� Chairs the 58 th Anniversary Celebration Session of the “Refúgio Aboim
Ascensão” – January 8 th 1992
� Chairs the 2nd “Children at Risk” working day – Setúbal, January 22 nd 1992
� Chairs the “Children in the Portuguese-Speaking World” – February 12 th 1992
� Chairs the “Maison des Petits” Congress – March 7th 1992
� Participates in the “Annual Meeting of National Committees for UNICEF” –
May 19 th 1992