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Biography
In 2019 completed his PhD in Social Work from Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon with a scholarship from Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and in 2004 a Degree in Social Work from the Catholic University of Portugal. He is an assistant professor at Lusófona University where he teaches several undergraduate and master's curricular units at the Social Work Institute. He is an integrated researcher at LusoGlobe - Lusofona Center on Global Challenges and an associate researcher at the Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology (CIES-Iscte), and is the author of several publications on sexuality, gender, transgender, sex work, poverty, social exclusion and social work . His PhD thesis about the experiences of trans sex work in Portugal was distinguished, in 2019, with the APAV Prize for Research and, in 2020, with the Silva Leal Prize. An activist for Human Rights, he has been involved in research and social intervention projects with sex workers. He is a member of the board of the Lisbon, Tejo and Sado delegation of the Family Planning Association (APF) and is part of the Sex Work Network (RTS)
Biography
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
PhD, Social Work
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Media Representations of Poverty and Public Policies: A Critical Analysis
Marques, J. F. (PI), Ferreira, P. I. M. (CoPI), Ramalho, N. A. (Researcher), GAMEIRO, F. C. D. S. R. (Researcher), CARNEIRO, H. A. D. M. C. B. (Researcher) & GARCIA, A. P. G. M. (Researcher)
15/07/25 → 1/12/27
Project: Research
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ReVIOP
GAMEIRO, F. C. D. S. R. (PI), Ferreira, P. I. M. (Researcher), GARCIA, A. P. G. M. (Researcher), Marques, J. F. (Researcher), CARNEIRO, H. A. D. M. C. B. (Researcher) & Ramalho, N. A. (Researcher)
1/04/24 → 30/03/27
Project: Research
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Social work students’ and professionals’ perceptions of discrimination in Portugal
Ramalho, N. A. (PI), GAMEIRO, F. C. D. S. R. (Researcher), Ferreira, P. I. M. (Researcher), GARCIA, A. P. G. M. (Researcher), Marques, J. F. (Researcher) & CARNEIRO, H. A. D. M. C. B. (Researcher)
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Graduate and postgraduate training in social intervention
GARCIA, A. P. G. M. (PI), GAMEIRO, F. C. D. S. R. (Researcher), Ferreira, P. I. M. (Researcher), Marques, J. F. (Researcher), Ramalho, N. A. (Researcher) & CARNEIRO, H. A. D. M. C. B. (Researcher)
1/09/23 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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Estudo nacional sobre as necessidades das pessoas LGBTI e a discriminação em razão da orientação sexual, identidade e expressão de género e características sexuais
Ramalho, N. A. (Researcher), Saleiro, S. P. (PI), Machado, B. (Researcher), Neves, J. (Researcher), Franco da Silva, S. (Researcher) & Menezes, M. (Researcher)
4/08/21 → 31/03/22
Project: Research
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Dinâmicas políticas (2015-2024) e seu impacto no stress e engagement dos assistentes sociais em Portugal
Translated title of the contribution :Political dynamics (2015-2024) and their impact on stress and engagement of social workers in Portugal Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Projeto ReViOP: Avaliação diagnóstica inicial
Translated title of the contribution :ReViOP Project : Initial diagnostic assessment Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Rotas da classificação: perceções de uma organização portuguesa de profissionais do sexo sobre o tráfico de seres humanos
Translated title of the contribution :Classification routes: perceptions of a Portuguese sex workers’ organization on human trafficking Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Spaces of imagination: virtual reality and art in inclusive educational contexts: ReViOP
Gameiro, F., Ferreira, P. I. M., Garcia, A. P., Bracons, H., Marques, J., Ramalho, N. & Pedro, A. M. L., Jun 2026, Los derechos humanos frente a la diversidad . Pérez Vidal, A. & María Picado Valverde, E. (eds.). Salamanca: Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca, p. 627-636Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Comunicação afirmativa em contextos de saúde: competências do serviço social com pessoas trans
Translated title of the contribution :Affirmative communication in healthcare settings: social work competencies for working with trans individuals Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Iniciação à Escrita e Publicação de Artigos Científicos em Serviço Social
Ramalho, N. A. (Participant)
2 Jun 2026Activity: Other
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Dinâmicas de Stress e Engagement Laboral nos Assistentes Sociais em Portugal: Evidência Empírica de Estudos Transversais (2015–2025)
RIBEIRO, S. M. P. (Speaker), Teles, H. M. M. (Speaker) & Ramalho, N. A. (Speaker)
14 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Da lei escrita à lei vivida: Mapeando a discriminação em função da orientação sexual, identidade e expressão de género e características sexuais em Portugal
Ramalho, N. A. (Speaker) & Saleiro, S. P. (Speaker)
13 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Iniciação à Escrita e Publicação de Artigos Científicos em Serviço Social
Ramalho, N. A. (Participant)
3 Mar 2026Activity: Other
Prizes
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2º lugar | Melhor poster apresentado no II Congresso de Assistentes Sociais da Macaronésia (Funchal)
Ramalho, N. A. (Recipient), 15 Mar 2016
Prize
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3º lugar | "World Social Work Photo Competition"
Ramalho, N. A. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Other distinction
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Press/Media
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Abertura do ano letivo da FCSEA homenageia às mulheres premiadas pela União Europeia pelo seu contributo excecional
24/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Exposição interativa sensibiliza a comunidade académica para os princípios fundamentais dos direitos sociais na União Europeia
7/04/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Coordenador - Tese de Mestrado sobre Assédio Sexual a Universitárias
20/05/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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