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4232 Republic Diary. 1st series - N.º 229 - November 29, 2016
Portuguese legislation that recognizing senior universities (U3A) and RUTIS
PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
Resolution of the Council of Ministers no. 76/2016
Active aging policies are based on the values of
independence, participation, dignity, assistance and self-
realization, increasingly assumed as universally recognized
rights rather than based on the resolution of specific needs
of this group.
The current trend of active aging social policies is to ensure
the rights of older people, equal opportunities and
treatment in all dimensions of human existence, as well as
to promote measures aimed at their full integration into
social and cultural life through the acquisition of knowledge
and knowledge, considering the specificities of gender
equality.
This approach is of dual importance, not only from an
individual point of view but also from a collective point of
view, it is in the general interest of the community that
ageing is not in itself an obstacle to active participation in
today's society.
The results of the action of the academies "senior
universities" are unquestionable as to the well-being they
provide, either in reinforcing the perspectives of insertion
and social participation, or in improving the conditions and
quality of life of the people who attend them.
It is also noted that the frequency in these institutions has
an impact on the change in lifestyles, providing benefits at
various levels: increasing knowledge, in particular by
increasing the general culture and perceiving the
continuous improvement of learning capacities, as well as
the promotion of healthy lifestyles through the practice of
physical exercise and balanced eating habits.
The added value is not only the maintenance of activities of
an intellectual and physical nature and the acquisition of
knowledge in itself, but also the socialization and
maintenance of social contacts that senior universities
provide.
If, on the one hand, the incentive to the capacity for learning
and participation can contribute to society to distance itself
from some stereotypes and negative images attributed to
aging and old age, on the other hand, and from the
individual point of view, help to projects and future
objectives, thus promoting an increase in life expectancy
with quality and dignity.
With the increasing number of senior universities and their
regulars, it is urgent to officially acknowledge the
importance of these entities in increasing the quality of life
of the elderly and in promoting active and healthy aging.
It was heard the representative entity of the institutions and
the Association of Third Age Universities Network (RUTIS).
Thus:
Pursuant to point g) of article 199 of the Portuguese
Constitution, the Council of Ministers resolves:
1 - Recognize the importance of academies called "senior
universities" as socio-educational responses that aim to
create and dynamize regularly activities in the social,
cultural, knowledge, knowledge and social areas, from the
age of 50, pursued by public or private, with or without
promotional purposes.
2- To determine that, in pursuing this objective, the
Government member responsible for the area of solidarity
and social security recognizes and supports the
development of activities of senior universities aimed at:
a) Create opportunities for active and healthy aging;
b) To provide regular social encounters, knowledge, sports,
cultural, leisure and scientific activities;
c) Encourage lifelong learning and stimulate knowledge
exchange;
d) Promoting social inclusion, civic participation and
cooperation;
e) Prevent isolation by developing social participation.
3 - Support senior universities that provide their users with
the following services:
a) Theoretical and practical initiatives of several areas of
knowledge and knowledge;
b) Seminars and multidisciplinary courses;
c) Cultural tours and trips;
d) Recreational and artistic groups;
e) Disclosure and service information for seniors;
f) Socio-cultural activities in accordance with the interests
of the users.
4 - To determine that the Association of Third Age
Universities Network (RUTIS) is the legal representative of
senior universities and a partner for the development of
policies of active aging and social economy.
5 - To establish that the approval of regulatory standards is
effected by normative dispatch of the member of the
Government responsible for the area of solidarity and social
security.
Presidency of the Council of Ministers, October 20, 2016.
The First Minister, António Luís Santos da Costa.
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