Ágnes Osztolykán facts for kids
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Ágnes Osztolykán
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| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 14 May 2010 – 5 May 2014 |
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| Born | 1974 Csenger, Hungary |
| Political party | LMP |
| Spouse | János Balog |
| Children | Zsombor Bence Balog |
| Profession | Roma activist |
Ágnes Osztolykán, born on November 3, 1974, in Csenger, Hungary, is a Hungarian politician and a champion for Romani rights. She served as a member of the National Assembly of Hungary, which is like the country's parliament, from 2010 to 2014. She was part of the LMP – Hungary's Green Party, a political group focused on green policies and social justice.
In 2011, Ágnes Osztolykán received a special honor called the International Women of Courage Award. This award is given by the United States Department of State to women around the world who show great bravery and leadership in working for human rights and equality.
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About Ágnes Osztolykán
Her Early Life and Education
Ágnes Osztolykán studied political science at the University of Miskolc. She graduated from there in 1998. After finishing her studies, she worked for the Soros Foundation. This foundation helps support many different projects, including education and human rights.
Later, she led a program called the Decade of Roma Inclusion at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor. She worked on this important program for six years. It aimed to improve the lives of Romani people.
Her Work in Politics
In 2010, Ágnes Osztolykán was elected to the Hungarian Parliament. She was a key member of the Lehet Más a Politika (LMP) party. This party's name means "Politics Can Be Different." On November 26, 2012, her colleagues chose her to be the deputy leader of the LMP group in Parliament.
Championing Romani Rights
Ágnes Osztolykán is well-known for her strong efforts to help Romani children get a good education. She also works hard to protect the rights of Romani people and other minorities. Her goal is to help Romani people become more included in society.
She believes that vocational training is very important. This type of training teaches students practical skills for jobs. Outside of her work in Parliament, she volunteered as a teacher. She taught at a vocational school in Budapest's Eighth District, which mostly serves Romani students. In 2016, she was also asked to be a counselor for Romani affairs in the Ministry of Human Resources.
See also
In Spanish: Ágnes Osztolykán para niños
