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Comprehensive support to fight poverty
Ministry of Human Resources, October 17, 2012 5:10 PM
Various programs have been launched during the last two years of government measures aimed at building an economy based on work and reducing poverty.
„MEETING POINT” – programme to raise awareness against discrimination
Ministry of Human Resources, October 16, 2012 4:46 PM
The „PROGRESS – equality without boundaries” programme of the Ministry of Human Resources focuses on topics such as people with disabilities, ethnic discrimination and solidarity between generations. The aim of this programme is to help young people eliminate prejudice and stereotypes in order to strengthen acceptance and combat discrimination.
Minister of Human Resources greets Rabbi József Schweitzer on his 90th birthday
Ministry of Human Resources, October 15, 2012 6:33 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog greeted retired Chief Rabbi József Schweitzer on the occasion of his 90th birthday at the event, held in his honour.
Zoltán Balog in Leipzig Festival of Lights
Ministry of Human Resources, October 10, 2012 5:55 PM
Hungary, represented by Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog, was an honorary guest at this year’s Leipzig Lichtfest (Festival of Light), which focused on the country’s key contribution to the political changes of 1989 and the peaceful revolution in Eastern Germany.
Minister Balog visits Germany and opens the Lichtfest in Leipzig
Ministry of Human Resources, October 9, 2012 11:11 AM
Zoltán Balog, Minister of Human Resources visits Germany between 9-11 October.
Minister Balog met with Canadian Minister for Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism
Ministry of Human Resources, October 8, 2012 6:01 PM
Following a meeting with Canada’s Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney, Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog stated that no mass return of the Roma is to be expected from Canada. He added that thanks to Canada tightening its immigration policy it is not worth abusing the country’s refugee system for financial gain anymore.
State officials on the Budapest Marathon
Ministry of Human Resources, October 8, 2012 3:25 PM
The Minister of Human Resources and state secretaries participated in the Budapest Marathon relay race. Every member of the group completed the run partnering a runner living with disabilities (people with impaired vision or physical disabilities). The number of participants was 19,200, compared to the previous record of 17,700.
Informal meeting of EU Education Ministers
Ministry of Human Resources, October 8, 2012 3:23 PM
An informal meeting of education ministers from the European Union took place on 4-5 October in Nicosia. At the meeting, Hungary was represented by Rózsa Hoffmann, Minister of State for Education and Zoltán Gloviczki, Deputy State Secretary for Compulsory Education.
Deputy State Secretary for Social Inclusion opened the AROMA Festival at Szabadság square
Ministry of Human Resources, October 8, 2012 3:21 PM
An exhibition presenting the works of Roma artists was inaugurated by Deputy State Secretary for Social Inclusion Katalin Langerné Victor at Szabadság square. The artists aim to present Roma culture and everyday life through photos and paintings.
One thousand Roma women may receive vocational training and employment within the social welfare system
Ministry of Human Resources, October 5, 2012 5:12 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog announced at a press conference that one thousand Roma women may receive vocational training and then a suitable job in the social and child welfare system within the framework of the EU-financed program launched by the Ministry of Human Resources and National Roma Council. The Ministry and the Roma organisation expect that the women will play a significant role in coordinating between the Roma communities and social institutions.
State Secretary Simon to open Romanian Film Week in Budapest
Ministry of Human Resources, October 5, 2012 3:57 PM
State Secretary for Cultural Affairs László L. Simon will open Romanian Film Week on the evening of 5 October at the Uránia National Film Theatre.
First Roma Strategy consultation held in Brussels
Ministry of Human Resources, October 4, 2012 1:57 PM
Hungary leads the way among EU Member States with regard to the implementation and comprehensive monitoring of the Roma Strategy and its effects, Deputy State Secretary for Social Inclusion Katalin Langerné Victor stated following the first two-day meeting on the Roma Strategy in Brussels.
Minister Balog met with member of the French Senate on Roma issues
Ministry of Human Resources, October 4, 2012 1:55 PM
Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog met with member of the French Senate’s European Affairs Committee Michael Billout, who is preparing a report on the situation of the Roma for his committee.
Significant support for the homeless
Ministry of Human Resources, October 3, 2012 11:26 AM
In 2012 the Government has made over HUF 8.2 billion available for the care of homeless people.
Almost half a billion forints for children with integration, learning and behavioural difficulties
Ministry of Human Resources, October 3, 2012 10:10 AM
A total of HUF 477 million will be allocated by the Minister of Human Resources to the development of students with integration, learning and behavioural difficulties.
Almost 2 billion HUF to help disadvantaged students
Ministry of Human Resources, October 1, 2012 1:37 PM
A total of 1.89 billion HUF is available for disadvantaged primary and secondary school students for the school year 2012/2013 within the framework of the “For the road” scholarship program.
We must quadruple the number of people actively engaged in sports within ten years
Ministry of Human Resources, October 1, 2012 10:53 AM
The government aims to increase the number of Hungarian citizens practicing sports for at least 30 minutes twice a week from 9-20 percent within five years and to 30-35 percent within ten years, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at the ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Budafok Workers Physical Training Association (BMTE), stressing that the government will elaborate the new support scheme for non-spectator team sports as early as this autumn.
The tender for the scholarship and tuition fee support of disadvantaged and multiply disadvantaged higher education students has been published
Ministry of Human Resources, September 28, 2012 4:22 PM
With a budget of some 80 million HUF, the „Road to higher education” subprogram has come to existence within the framework of the „For the road” scholarship program. The goal of the subprogram, launched by the Human Resources Support Management Office on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources, is to improve the equal opportunities of students with disadvantages and multiple disadvantages in higher education by helping their gain their diplomas through providing support in the form of a grant and towards their tuition fees.
Zoltán Balog, Minister of Human Resources negotiated in Norway and participated in Roma integration conference
Ministry of Human Resources, September 27, 2012 3:13 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog held a speech about the relationship between employment policy and the National Social Inclusion Strategy. Among the work programs dedicated to increasing employment, he highlighted the Start work program stating that 200 thousands people are already working within its framework in Hungary. He declared that it is very important that the state should provide work opportunities when the economy does not have the capacity to do so.
Dr. Furiya Miyako receives the Pro Cultura Hungarica award
Ministry of Human Resources, September 27, 2012 1:58 PM
The conductor Dr. Furiya Miyako has received the Pro Cultura Hungarica award from Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog for her continuous and dedicated work in preserving and promoting Hungarian cultural values abroad.
Improved healthcare of the disadvantaged for a more successful social inclusion programme
Ministry of Human Resources, September 27, 2012 1:06 PM
The State Secretariat for Social Inclusion at the Ministry of Human Resources is using EU subsidies to implement a project focusing on social inclusion in healthcare, which has priority status within the New Széchenyi Plan.
Béla Bartók memorial concerts
Ministry of Human Resources, September 26, 2012 5:19 PM
67 years ago today, one of the most significant composers and pianists of the 20th century, Béla Bartók, passed away.
The renovation of the Matthias Church can be concluded by May 2013
Ministry of Human Resources, September 25, 2012 5:52 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog held a press conference in the internationally renowned Matthias Church, where he announced that further 700 million forints were allocated in order to finish the building’s renovation.
Working group to specify the term "domestic violence"
Ministry of Human Resources, September 24, 2012 2:25 PM
On 21 September 2012 a working group was set up at the Ministry of Human Resources to work out the specifications of the term “domestic violence”.
State Awards and Diplomas of Merit Presented to Athletes at Ministry of Human Resources
Ministry of Human Resources, September 18, 2012 2:46 PM
On 17 September, Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog, State Secretary of Sports Attila Czene and Deputy State Secretary of Sports Pál Szekeres presented state awards and diplomas of merit to athletes who achieved 4th, 5th and 6th places at this year’s Olympics and Paralympics as well as to professionals and sports managers who took part in their training.