Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov, Deputy Minister of Education Em. Lazarova, MPs, the Ambassadors of Germany, Austria and Denmark, diplomats from the Embassies of France, UK, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Ireland, Switzerland, Belgium, representatives of the European Commission, civil society organizations, Roma teachers and student leaders discussed the current challenges to policies for equality, inclusion […]
Center “Amalipe” organizes National Conference “Successful practices and models for overcoming discrimination in education”. It will discuss the current state and challenges of Roma equality, inclusion and participation with accent on education and the contribution of EU funds, EEA Grants, Swiss contribution, etc. It will be held on 08.04.2025 from 10:00 to 16:00 at the […]
In March, a month dedicated to women and their irreplaceable roles as daughters, wives, and mothers, a series of trainings and discussions were organized for women and girls. The main topics of these events were the prevention of early marriages in Roma communities and the promotion of education as a key factor for a better […]
On 21st March the team of Amalipe Center welcomed H.E. Mr. Arun Sahu, Ambassador of India in Bulgaria. The main focus of the meeting was the work of Center Amalipe and the long-standing partnership between the organization and the Indian Embassy. During the meeting key social issues were discussed, including the reasons for dropping out […]
From February 24 to March 14, 2025, regional meetings of educational mediators were held in six regions of the country – Veliko Tarnovo, Shumen, Sofia, Sliven, Pleven and Plovdiv – organized by the Center for Interethnic Dialogue and Tolerance “Amalipe”. The regional meetings were dedicated to key topics related to the role of the educational […]
A change in the Regulation on Financing, Art. 52a to introduce a standard for an institution will be made this year. I understand the arguments for easing the sanction by suspending child allowances for an entire year, as we will limit them to three months. We will look for ways to purchase more school buses. […]
Author: Deyan Kolev Continuing some old commitments as well as including new ones – in preschool, school, and university education, are the main priorities in the announced program of the Rosen Zhelyazkov Cabinet. They sound abstract, but are consensual and supported by most parties, the trade and employers’ unions, and the non-governmental organizations working in […]
On February 24, 2025 at the Hotel Rila, Rila. The official opening event of the SASTIPE project, aimed at improving the access of Roma communities to quality mental health services in Bulgaria, Romania and Greece, was organized by the Amalipe Center on 24 April, Sofia. The event brought together key institutional representatives, health experts, Roma […]
The SASTIPE project, co-funded by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA), officially launches with kick-off events in Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece. The project aims to tackle mental health stigma in Roma communities and promote their social inclusion through training programs, awareness campaigns, and advocacy activities. The kick-off event in Bulgaria will take place […]
In its first plenary session in February, the National Assembly rejected at first reading the Foreign Agents Registration Act and the formation of a parliamentary committee to investigate the activities of Soros-funded foundations. Does this mean that civil society can relax, and supporters of democratic principles can be calm? The short answer to these questions […]