ANGOLAN CIVIL AVIATION ADOPTS PROTOCOL ON WELL-BEING, INCLUSION AND GENDER EQUALITY

The revolutionary programme, which was launched in March this year, aims to promote the quality of life and professional development of human capital working in the civil aviation sector. The initiative is a call to action, relying on unity and commitment for the development of the human personal at all levels.

In his opening speech, the Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime and Port Sectors, Rui Carreira, emphasized that ’’(...) today, Angola is taking a firm step towards consolidating an increasingly modern, inclusive transport sector committed to the highest human values.’’

In her turn, ANAC´s Chairwoman of the Board of Director´s Amélia Domingues Kuvíngua said that this ‘(...) is a permanent agenda, with a real impact on people's lives and the performance of institutions’. 

The ceremony, which served as a space for open conversation in order to continue promoting dialogue on the matters covered by the Protocol, was attended by professionals in the fields of physical, mental, social and professional health, Delma Monteiro - Gender Consultant, Micael Daniel - National Director for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities at MASFAMU, Edmundo Francisco - Psychologist, Cláudio Pedro - Personal Trainer, Dulce da Silva - Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Assisted Reproduction Specialist, and Vissolela Chivunda - Director of Planning and Quality at ATO &OC, S.A.

The high point of the ceremony was the signature of the Protocol, which now binds all stakeholders to this common goal, governed by coordinated, structured and assessable actions. The protocol was signed by ANAC – Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, Amélia Domingues Kuvíngua, ATO & OC, S.A – Chairman, António Pombal, ENNA – PCA, Bernarda Henrique, INIPAT – Deputy Director, Neusa Filipe, SGA – Chairman, Manuel Júnior, TAAG – Executive Director of Human and Legal Capital, Neide Teixeira and VIPAERO – Director-General, Claire Matondo, who, on this occasion, in a welcoming and cheerful atmosphere, received the Honourable Mention from the Vindjomba folk group. 

ANAC, together with the industry, reaffirms its firm commitment in working to ensure that not only the civil aviation sector, but Angolan society in general, grows in terms of equality, rights, inclusion and empowerment.