cig-comissao para a cidadania e igualdade de genero

What cig-comissao para a cidadania e igualdade de genero does

Comissão para a Cidadania e a Igualdade de Género (CIG) is the Portuguese state commission mandated by Decree-Law No. 1/2012 to design, coordinate, and evaluate public policy on gender equality, non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, and prevention of domestic and gender-based violence and trafficking in human beings. It reports to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, with origins in the 1977 Commission on the Condition of Women, and operates from a Lisbon headquarters with a regional delegation in Porto.

CIG's operational surface spans three pillars. First, direct victim-support services delivered free of charge through a national infrastructure: the 800 20 20 20 helpline, SMS line 3060, online chat, legal and psychosocial assistance, and a network of partner shelters. Second, knowledge and information systems, notably SIIC (the Inter-Branch Information System on Citizenship and Gender Equality), which aggregates case-level data and feeds national and supranational reporting (e.g., to EIGE and GREVIO). Third, grant management of multi-year EU-funded programmes, including EEA Grants (approximately 7 million euros deployed in 2014–2021) and the PT2030 / Pessoas 2030 cycle, channeling funds to NGOs and public entities working on equality, trafficking intervention, and victim protection. Adjacent products include the APP VD mobile application and recurring awareness campaigns such as Prémio VIDArte.

The business model is non-commercial and state-financed. CIG receives its operating budget from the Portuguese national budget under the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and generates no revenue from service fees. Its customer base comprises individual citizens (victims, complainants), frontline professionals, municipalities, NGOs (as grant recipients), and partner ministries. Strategic direction is anchored in the National Strategy for Equality and Non-Discrimination (ENIND) covering 2018–2030, supplemented by thematic cooperation protocols (e.g., with the Portuguese Bar Association in 2018) and technical support for major legislation such as Law No. 38/2018 on the right to self-determination of gender identity.

Name

cig-comissao para a cidadania e igualdade de genero

Legal name

Comissão para a Cidadania e a Igualdade de Género

Website

https://cig.gov.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CIG is the Portuguese state commission responsible for gender equality and non-discrimination policy, victim support services, and management of EU-funded grants. It operates a national helpline, shelter network, and knowledge systems, serving citizens, NGOs, and public entities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Social Services & Gender Equality Governance

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Safeguarding, Accountability & Compliance (ESG, Gender/GBV, Do No Harm) (BPADAEAM)

Keywords

• Gender equality policy
• Domestic violence support
• Public social services
• EU funding programme management
• Non-discrimination governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: CIG operates as a state commission under the Presidência do Conselho de Ministros, funded through annual government budget allocations to fulfill its public policy mandate.
2. EEA Grants Programme Management: CIG serves as the operating entity for the EEA Grants Programme 'Conciliação e Igualdade de Género' (2014-2021), managing 7 million euros in funding from Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway for gender equality and work-life balance projects.
3. EU Portugal 2020 and Portugal 2030 Funding: CIG manages funding programmes under PT2020 (POISE) and PT2030 (Pessoas 2030), providing technical and financial support to NGOs and civil society organizations implementing equality policies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CIG operates Portugal's national mechanism for gender equality, citizenship, and non-discrimination, delivering free public services including a 24/7 domestic violence helpline and SMS support, legal complaint mechanisms for discrimination, psychosocial support, and information services. It manages the RNAVVD victim support network and operates the SIIC integrated information system for gender equality data. CIG also administers EU-funded programmes (EEA Grants, PT2020, PT2030) and coordinates municipal equality plans through a network of local advisors across Portuguese municipalities.

Product overview

CIG (Comissão para a Cidadania e a Igualdade de Género) is a Portuguese government commission that operates a portfolio of information portals, support services, and funding programs rather than a single commercial product. The core offerings include the Portal da Violência Doméstica for domestic violence support, the SIIC knowledge management system for gender statistics, the Centro de Informação e Documentação for research resources, and various complaint and support services. CIG also manages European funding programs including EEA Grants' Conciliation and Gender Equality program and PT2030. The Rede Nacional de Apoio às Vítimas de Violência Doméstica (RNAVVD) coordinates a national network of support services. These services work together to implement Portugal's national strategies for equality and non-discrimination under the Portugal + Igual framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Portal da Violência Doméstica National portal providing information, support services, and statistical indicators on domestic violence in Portugal, including access to the Rede Nacional de Apoio às Vítimas de Violência Doméstica (RNAVVD). It serves victims, professionals, and the general public seeking official domestic violence statistics and referral information.
• Centro de Informação e Documentação (CID)
• Serviço de Informação Jurídica e Apoio Psicossocial
• Queixa por Discriminação
• SIIC - Sistema Integrado de Informação e Conhecimento Integrated information and knowledge management system for collecting and analyzing data on gender inequalities across political, social, economic, and cultural domains. It serves researchers, policymakers, and government institutions needing gender statistics.
• Rede de Indicadores para a Igualdade de Género
• Programa Conciliação e Igualdade de Género (EEA Grants) Funding program operated by CIG under the EEA Grants mechanism (2014-2021) with 7 million euros from Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, supporting projects on work-life balance, domestic violence prevention, and gender equality governance. It targets project promoters including NGOs, municipalities, and public entities.
• PT2030 - Pessoas 2030 National operational program for social inclusion and employment, co-financed by European funds, supporting equality and inclusion initiatives. It serves NGOs, civil society organisations, and public entities implementing equality projects.
• Rede Nacional de Apoio às Vítimas de Violência Doméstica (RNAVVD) National network coordinating support services for domestic violence victims, including shelters, psychological support, teleassistance, and housing assistance. It serves domestic violence victims across Portugal requiring coordinated emergency and ongoing support.
• APP VD - Aplicação de Informação Georreferenciada
• National Domestic Violence Helpline (800 202 148) and SMS Support (3060)

Quantifiable outcome

• 52 organizations joined the 'Pacto para a Conciliação' to implement work-life balance measures in 2019
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• EEA Grants Portugal / Norwegian Equality and Anti-discrimination Ombud (LDO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2018CIG serves as the operating entity for the EEA Grants Programme 'Conciliação e Igualdade de Género' (2014-2021), in partnership with the Norwegian Equality and Anti-discrimination Ombud (LDO). The programme has 7 million euros in funding from Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway to reduce social and economic disparities and strengthen bilateral relations.
• Instituto Superior Técnico (IST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIST partnered with CIG on the 'Engenheiras Por Um Dia' project to prevent gender segregation in engineering, involving mentoring and role model activities with engineers for female students.
• Ordem dos Advogados (Portuguese Bar Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA protocol of cooperation signed on July 6, 2018 aims to strengthen relations between CIG and the Bar Association to guarantee the effectiveness of legal support for domestic violence victims.
• Portuguese Public Administration Entities (PGR, MAI, DGAJ, GNR, PSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA protocol signed on July 9, 2018 established training in legal and psychosocial areas for justice officials and security forces on domestic violence and gender-based violence, involving CIG, the Attorney General's Office, the Interior Ministry, the Directorate-General for Justice Administration, the National Republican Guard, and the Public Security Police.
• Pacto para a Conciliação Partner OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner52 organizations (22 public administration services and public companies, 14 municipal chambers, 16 private companies) joined the Conciliation Pact to integrate work-life balance into their strategies through a certified management system based on NP4552:2016.
• EIGE - European Institute for Gender EqualitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIG participates in events and cooperation with EIGE, including hosting roundtables and presenting reports on female genital mutilation in Lisbon in June 2015.
• FEMAFRO - Associação de Mulheres Negras, Africanas e Afrodescendentes em PortugalmoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFEMAFRO partnered with CIG to implement the 'International Decade of Afrodescendants' project (2015-2024) targeting youth aged 14-23 on gender equality, racial discrimination, and human rights topics.
• Não Corte o Futuro! Campaign PartnersmoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTen civil society organizations partnered with CIG for the 'Não Corte o Futuro!' campaign against female genital mutilation, including: Associação Corações com Coroa, AJPAS, Associação dos Filhos e Amigos de Farim, INMUNE - Instituto da Mulher Negra em Portugal, and others.
• Carta Portuguesa para a DiversidademoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIG partnered with the Carta Portuguesa para a Diversidade on the 2nd edition of 'Engenheiras Por 1 Dia', coordinating technical aspects alongside CIG, Ordem dos Engenheiros, and Instituto Superior Técnico.
• APEM - Associação Portuguesa de Estudos sobre as MulheresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPEM partnered with CIG on the first edition of 'Engenheiras Por Um Dia' project, with a member elected to CIG's Advisory Council.
• Plataforma Portuguesa para os Direitos das MulheresmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIG supported the publication of the 'Cuidar o Futuro' report by the Plataforma Portuguesa para os Direitos das Mulheres, and the platform promoted the '50/50 - Women and Men in Political Participation' campaign.
• Instituto Padre António Vieira (IPAV) - Incubadora Social UbuntuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Nzinga Project for Afro-descendant women entrepreneurs is hosted at the Ubuntu Social Incubator belonging to IPAV, structured on the Ubuntu Method for financial emancipation.
• Associação para o Planeamento da Família (APF)moderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPF partnered with CIG on the 'Violência Sexual nas Relações de Intimidade' (VSRI) project and the national campaign '#NamorarMemeASério' for dating violence prevention.
• OCDE (OECD)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIG President Teresa Fragoso participated as a speaker at the 2nd OECD Roundtable on Better Governance for Gender Equality in Vienna, addressing government decision-making for a more inclusive society.
• UN Women and SEGIB - Ibero-American SummitmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIG President Teresa Fragoso participated in a panel on alliances to promote parity in politics and economy at an event promoted by the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB), UN Women, and the Government of Spain.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EIGE - European Institute for Gender Equality: EU-level agency providing data, research, and policy support on gender equality across member states. Comparable to CIG because CIG directly participates in EIGE events and uses similar gender-statistics methodologies at the national level.
• Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC, UK): UK regulator enforcing equality law and handling discrimination complaints. Comparable to CIG because of its role in processing discrimination complaints and advising on equality legislation, though operating under a regulatory rather than ministry-coordination model.
• UN Women: United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women. Comparable to CIG because both coordinate global/national strategy on gender equality, violence prevention, and partner with national governments on policy implementation.

Direct peers

• Instituto de las Mujeres (Spain): Spain's national gender equality body under the Ministry of Equality, with mandate analogous to CIG: coordination of national equality strategy, victim support, and EU funding management. Closest peer in mandate and structure within the Iberian context.
• Haut Conseil à l'Égalité entre les femmes et les hommes (France): French independent consultative body advising government on gender equality policy. Comparable to CIG for its advisory role, annual policy reports, and mandate covering equality, violence against women, and discrimination.
• Government Equalities Office (UK): UK ministerial unit coordinating government policy on gender, sexual orientation, and transgender equality. Directly comparable to CIG in coordinating cross-government equality strategy and supporting victim/discrimination complaints infrastructure.
• Swedish Gender Equality Agency (Jämställdhetsmyndigheten): Swedish government agency coordinating gender equality policy across ministries and producing national statistics. Directly comparable to CIG in mandate (gender mainstreaming, policy coordination, statistics) and small-government-agency scale.

Regional players

• APAV - Associação Portuguesa de Apoio à Vítima: Portugal's largest NGO providing direct support to victims of crime including domestic violence. Comparable to CIG because it operates overlapping victim-support services (helpline, shelter referrals) within the same Portuguese victim-support ecosystem.

Others

• Fundación Mujeres (Spain): Spanish NGO focused on gender equality programmes, often funded through public grants. Comparable to CIG as a downstream recipient/coordinator of equality funding, though operating as an NGO rather than a public body.
• FRA - European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights: EU agency providing evidence-based advice on fundamental rights including gender-based violence and non-discrimination. Comparable to CIG because both contribute to EU-level data and policy recommendations on equality and victim rights.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/cig_igualdade

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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