Dulcina Mendes, Lúcio Baptista, and Edineia Barros Win Cape Verde's Social Protection Journalism Award
The second edition of the National Journalism Award in Social Protection in Cape Verde has recognized outstanding journalistic work. Dulcina Mendes won the Press category for her report titled "INPS and Arts Professionals: Between Challenges and Gains." In the Radio category, Edneia Barros was honored for her work "Medical Evacuation." Lúcio Baptista secured the award in the Television category with his report "Health in Question: The Problem of Medical Evacuations."
Honorable mentions were also awarded. Edisângela Tavares of the newspaper Expresso das Ilhas received recognition for "New Minimum Wage Comes into Effect While Debate Over Sufficiency Persists." Elizabete da Silva Dias was acknowledged for her piece on "Child Sexual Abuse."
The award aims to recognize journalistic merit in covering social protection issues in Cape Verde, promoting social literacy, strengthening citizenship, and valuing social rights. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the National Institute of Social Security (INPS), the National Center for Social Benefits (CNPS), the Association of Journalists of Cape Verde (AJOC), and the International Labour Organization (ILO) through the ACTION/Portugal Project.
This award highlights the crucial role of journalism in fostering public understanding of social protection systems. By recognizing reporting on topics like minimum wage, medical evacuations, and child sexual abuse, the initiative encourages deeper engagement with complex social issues. The collaboration between national institutions and the ILO suggests a strategic effort to enhance transparency and accountability in social welfare governance. In the coming decade, as technological advancements reshape service delivery and societal needs evolve, such journalistic scrutiny will be vital for ensuring equitable access and effective policy implementation, prompting continuous adaptation of social protection frameworks.
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