Despite the opportunities for intercultural exchange and diversity in higher education, HEIs continue to grapple with implementing diversity policies and establishing a culture that fosters dialogue and acceptance of diverse perspectives and modes of life. This paper analyzes important trends in the country (Portugal), highlighting key incidents and identified problems, as well as showcasing main practices that...
Despite the legislative advancements, studies and reports made on the topic assert that racism is still a prominent issue in Portugal. There are some specific groups that are more prone to suffer racism than others, according to nationality and ethnicity: afro-descendants and roma people (FRA, European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, 2017). This document is a short resume of the contribution prepared for t...