In an agenda marked by dialogue on citizenship and comprehensive protection, Loterj President Hazenclever Lopes Cançado and Vice President Fabíola Esteves participated in a meeting with the Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship at the National Secretariat for the Rights of Children and Adolescents in Brasília last Friday (August 8th).
The meeting addressed public policies and concrete actions to ensure the safety and full development of children and adolescents, especially in addressing the risks of early exposure to gambling.
Hazenclever presented the social initiatives promoted by the agency, such as support for daycare centers in Rio de Janeiro communities—Vila Batan, Vila do João, and Cidade de Deus—and the Women's Home, in addition to reinforcing strict regulatory measures. Among these are mandatory age verification for licensed operators, ongoing awareness campaigns on Responsible Gaming, actions to prevent gambling addiction, and an express prohibition of advertising aimed at minors.
"Talking about protecting children and adolescents means talking about the future of our country. There can be no true social development if we don't guarantee every boy and girl the right to grow up with dignity, safety, and opportunities," stated Hazenclever Lopes Cançado.
"At Loterj, we embrace this responsibility as a permanent commitment—and that means supporting public policies, promoting concrete actions, and working side by side with those who dedicate their lives to protecting the most vulnerable. This is how we transform institutional presence into social transformation," he said.
Fabíola Esteves emphasized that comprehensive protection needs to go beyond mere rhetoric. "At Loterj, we understand that regulating responsibly also means creating barriers against any form of exploitation or undue exposure of minors to the risks of gambling. Every measure we adopt is designed to ensure that social development goes hand in hand with the safety and dignity of new generations," said the vice president.
The hearing also highlighted the importance of the Intersectoral Committee for the Protection of Children and Adolescents in the Digital Environment, established by Joint Ordinance No. 1/2025, responsible for formulating the National Policy for the Protection of the Rights of Children and Adolescents in the Digital Environment. The committee's mission is to address contemporary challenges, such as the growing vulnerability of children and adolescents in the virtual environment.
In addition to Hazenclever and Fabíola, Loterj was represented by special advisor Alessandra Coimbra. SNDCA/MDHC representatives included Clayse Moreira e Silva, general coordinator for Strengthening the Rights Guarantee System; Livia de Souza Vidal, general coordinator for Socio-Educational Public Policies; Natany Rodrigues de Carvalho, researcher; and Michelle Cassemiro de Freitas, deputy chief of staff.
Source: GMB
