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Minister Balog: Nyíregyháza Roma inclusion program exemplary
Ministry of Human Resources, February 26, 2013 5:32 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog and United States Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis paid a visit to Nyiregyhaza on Tuesday to learn about social inclusion programmes for local Roma.
The Ministry of Human Resources continues negotiations with teachers' trade unions
Ministry of Human Resources, February 25, 2013 3:01 PM
The Ministry of Human Resources has come to an agreement regarding cooperation with five teachers' trade unions, in addition to which professional consultations between the parties are taking place continually, Deputy State Secretary for Public Education Zoltán Gloviczki said at a press briefing today.
A new programme has been launched to support children living in deep poverty
Ministry of Human Resources, February 25, 2013 2:56 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog declared in Jánoshalma that 20 000 children living in deep poverty will be supported through the recently launched Együtt egymásért ("Together for Each Other") programme. The program will be implemented using HUF 428 million in EU funding.
Hungary Briefs CEDAW Committee on Progress in Anti-Discrimination
Ministry of Human Resources, February 19, 2013 1:56 PM
On February 14, a 25-person delegation led by Deputy State Secretary Mrs Erika Zupcsán Asztalos presented the Hungarian implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in Geneva. The members of the delegation included representatives of the legislative branch, the prosecution service, the Central Statistical Office and the Equal Treatment Authority.
Rózsa Hoffmann: Public education may serve as a basis for improving higher education
Ministry of Human Resources, February 13, 2013 2:03 PM
Public education may serve as a basis for the improvement of higher education, said outgoing Minister of State for Education Rózsa Hoffmann.
Minister of State for Culture opens Thorma exhibition
Ministry of Human Resources, February 8, 2013 4:02 PM
Minister of State for Culture László L. Simon opened an exhibition of works by János Thorma entitled “The painter of the Hungarian Barbizon” at the National Gallery on Thursday.
Higher Education Roundtable: Support funds shall be set up for educational institutions
Ministry of Human Resources, February 8, 2013 9:38 AM
In order to sustain higher education institutions struggling with financial problems, support funds may be set up and the related proposal might be soon be presented to the government, Minister for Human Resources announced after the meeting of the Higher Education Roundtable on Thursday.
International Conference Presents Successful Social Inclusion Models
Ministry of Human Resources, February 7, 2013 6:14 PM
At the international opening ceremony of the Maltese Charity Service's PAIRS programme in Tarnabod, Deputy State Secretary for Social Inclusion of the Ministry of Human Resources Katalin Langer stated that the Ministry involvement in the project is important because the lessons and conclusions that can be jointly gained from those who successfully realise initiatives provide important feedback.
More funds allocated for higher education
Ministry of Human Resources, February 5, 2013 3:34 PM
In 2013, the state has earmarked a further 47 billion forints to trigger PPP investments, to finance own funds required for EU projects and to settle outstanding debts towards suppliers as well as to ensure more state-funded places in higher education. Institutions can also expect extra income in view of the fact that they are entitled to admit more students than last year.
Government decides on establishment of Roma Affairs Council
Ministry of Human Resources, February 1, 2013 9:05 AM
At a meeting on 29 January, the Government decided on the establishment of a Roma Affairs Council, bringing the issue of social inclusion to a higher level. The main tasks of the Council will be the elaboration of proposals regarding social inclusion and Roma affairs policy strategy, and the monitoring of implementation.