Listening as a Space of Belonging in the Context of the Displacement Experiences of Portuguese-Speaking Migrant Women Around the World

Human mobility is a phenomenon that has grown and undergone significant transformations in recent years. Although displacement is a hallmark of the contemporary world, crossing borders is an ancient and complex condition. Migratory processes are shaped by geopolitical, environmental, and technological spheres. To understand these processes with breadth and clarity, it is necessary to consider non-linear forces. COVID-19 was the most recent and decisive global event affecting migration, as governments and countries adopted extreme and emergency measures that consequently exacerbated social inequalities. According to the World Migration Report published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in 2022, the number of international migrants reached 281 million people in 2020, equivalent to 3.6% of the world's population. Despite the suspension of mobility during the pandemic years, a series of technological advances has been observed that facilitate individual migration (Cruz & Peres, 2023). Beyond understanding such expressive figures, there is an urgent need for careful and specialized attention to issues involving the mental health of migrant populations. The act of migrating in itself entails constant challenges for those who must often adapt hastily to a new culture. When this process involves women, additional elements related to inequality, discrimination, and gender-based violence emerge, potentially resulting in psychosocial suffering (Oliveira, 2022). This experience report addresses the displacement of Portuguese-speaking women and their conditions of health and rights保障 through group psychotherapeutic listening. It aims to promote emotional strengthening and well-being among Portuguese-speaking immigrant women through therapeutic listening that prioritizes belonging and female emancipation.