Oquei Entretenimento Highlights Social Commitment at 2026 UN Regional Conference in Uruguay
Oquei Entretenimento participates in a UN regional conference in Uruguay, emphasizing its partnership with UNFPA to promote social issues through cultural events in Brazil's Bahia region.
- • Oquei Entretenimento participated in the 2026 Regional Conference on Population and Development in Montevideo, Uruguay.
- • The company partners with UNFPA to integrate social and demographic issues into cultural events in Bahia.
- • Key social themes addressed include maternal health, adolescent pregnancy prevention, and gender-based violence.
- • Oquei is the first entertainment company in Northern and Northeastern Brazil to formalize a partnership with UNFPA.
- • The 2025-2027 Action Plan features 'Safe Point OQUEI + UNFPA' spaces, educational initiatives, and digital campaigns.
Key details
Oquei Entretenimento, a Bahia-based entertainment company, actively participated in the 2026 Regional Conference on Population and Development for Latin America and the Caribbean held in Montevideo, Uruguay. Represented by partners Rafael and Ricardo Cal, the company engaged in discussions organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
The conference addressed vital regional challenges including migration, aging, and the rights of indigenous and Afro-descendant populations, as well as other human rights issues. Rafael Cal highlighted the significance of the event for understanding demographic and social issues relevant to their work in Salvador. Ricardo Cal reflected on the opportunity to learn from international representatives about diverse rights promotion initiatives.
Since October 2025, Oquei Entretenimento has maintained a formal partnership with UNFPA—the first such agreement for an entertainment company in Northern and Northeastern Brazil. This collaboration seeks to integrate social issues like maternal health, adolescent pregnancy prevention, menstrual dignity, gender-based violence, and positive masculinities into cultural events. Their 2025-2027 Action Plan includes creating "Safe Point OQUEI + UNFPA" spaces at major events, educational programs for production teams, digital campaigns featuring artists, and community outreach to promote health and rights information.
Through this partnership, Oquei Entretenimento demonstrates a commitment to leveraging cultural platforms for social mobilization and information dissemination, reinforcing their role as a socially responsible entertainment enterprise in Bahia and beyond.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
