The students of 9th grade classes A, C, D, and F from Albufeira Secondary School, in collaboration with the 12th grade L class, organized an inspiring exhibition on the importance of gender equality, taking advantage of the occasion of International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8. This initiative was based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5), which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

The exhibition showcased artistic works, documentary research, graphics, and musical projects to raise awareness within the school community about the need to promote equal rights for all people, regardless of gender. It was accompanied by a photo session open to all girls and women who wished to participate, and the portraits will soon be displayed as a tribute to the female population of the educational community.

Before the exhibition, the students conducted detailed research using official sources, gathering updated statistical data at local, national, European, and global levels. The figures presented helped illustrate the disparities that still exist in different areas, and everyone was invited to suggest concrete individual and collective actions to contribute to eliminating inequalities.

Events like this clearly demonstrate that education plays a fundamental role in building a more equal and sustainable society.