Amazonas State Government Hosts 15th Social Assistance Conference

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The Amazonas State Government has announced its 15th Amazonas State Conference on Social Assistance, scheduled for October 15th and 16th, to be held at the Manaus Plaza Shopping Convention Center. The event will bring together managers, workers, users, entities, and representatives of social assistance from Amazonas, as well as national organizations, to debate and approve state proposals for Social Assistance Policy and elect the state delegation for the National Conference. This year's conference aims to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Unified Social Assistance System (Suas) and strengthen social protection in the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 15th Amazonas State Conference on Social Assistance will take place on October 15th and 16th at the Manaus Plaza Shopping Convention Center.
  • The event is organized by the State Secretariat for Social Assistance and Combating Hunger (Seas) in partnership with the State Council for Social Assistance (Ceas).
  • The conference aims to debate and approve state proposals for Social Assistance Policy, elect the state delegation for the National Conference, and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Unified Social Assistance System (Suas).
  • The event's program includes exhibitions on themes such as "Universalization of Suas," "Continuous Improvement of Suas," and "Integration of Benefits and Social Assistance Services."
  • Seas Secretary Kely Patricia highlighted the importance of the conference, emphasizing the need to continue strengthening social protection in the state.
  • The conference is expected to bring together managers, workers, users, entities, and representatives of social assistance from Amazonas, as well as national organizations.

Statistics:

  • The 15th Amazonas State Conference on Social Assistance will be held on October 15th and 16th.
  • The event is being organized by the State Secretariat for Social Assistance and Combating Hunger (Seas) since 2003, according to Seas Secretary Kely Patricia.
  • Approximately 500 people are expected to attend the conference, including managers, workers, users, entities, and representatives of social assistance from Amazonas.

Sources:

  • "Governo do Amazonas realiza 15a Conferência Estadual de Assistência Social nesta quarta-feira" (Government of Amazonas Holds 15th State Social Assistance Conference on Wednesday), Agência Amazonas [https://www.agenciaamazonas.am.gov.br/noticias/governo-do-amazonas-realiza-15a-conferencia-estadual-de-assistencia-social-nesta-quarta-feira/] (no date)