The European Commission has set up a group to consult civil society organizations on Roma issues. The group will include Roma and pro-Roma organizations active at European level. They will advise the European Commission on key decisions related to Roma equality, inclusion and participation policies. The group will be coordinated by the DG for Justice. […]
The structure of the second government, proposed by “There is such a people” on August 3, includes the position of Minister (without Portfolio) for Roma Affairs. Dr. Antonia Valentinova has been nominated for it again. The ITN program declaration on the consensus priorities achieved with the parliamentary parties DB, IBGNI and BSP also includes intentions […]
For the first time, the post of “Minister (without Portfolio) for Roma Affairs” is being created. For the first time, a Roma woman has been nominated for a ministerial position. The introduction of the position of “Minister (without Portfolio) on Roma Affairs” is a step that could accelerate the integration process, but at the same […]
In its decision of 09.06.2021, the Supreme Administrative Court of the Republic of Bulgaria ruled that the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense in the previous government Krassimir Karakachanov discriminated against with his anti-Roma statement of January 8, 2019 in the Plovdiv village of Voyvodinovo. This is clear from a decision of the Supreme […]
Schools in which V, VI, IX, X and XI classes have one class each can resume the attendance from Monday (15.02) or Tuesday (16.02). Also continues the face-to-face training for all primary grades, as well as for VII, VIII and XII grades. This is provided for in the Order of the Minister of Health, which […]
From 1 to 3 February, the Amalipe Center conducted a study within the Network for Intercultural Education “Every student will be an excellent student” on the possibilities of returning students to the present form of education and the situation related to morbidity among students and teachers, as well as the possibilities for implementation of all […]
The process of elaboration of the current National Strategy of the Republic of Bulgaria for Roma Inclusion and Participation 2021 – 2030 is chaotic and without the participation of a broad representation of stakeholders, in particular Roma civil society. The working version on which this process builds is weak, yielding both to the opportunities provided […]
Position to NATIONAL STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA FOR ROMA INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION 2021 – 2030 We welcome the fact that the Bulgarian government is proposing a draft National Strategy of the Republic of Bulgaria for Roma Inclusion and Participation 2021 – 2030, which will replace the current National Strategy of the Republic of […]
At its meeting on December 9, the Council of Ministers allocated nearly BGN 17 million in additional funds for general support of schools and CSOs. They will support the budget of educational institutions to deal with the consequences of the pandemic and to provide distance learning in an electronic environment for all children. When will […]
More and more classes and even entire schools are moving to distance learning in an electronic environment. In the coming weeks, their number will continue to increase. This raises the question even more of how online learning will be provided to students without suitable devices or without internet connectivity at home. What are the current […]