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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.