Hungary - IOM's representative for Central and Eastern Europe, Argentina Szabados, is to be given an award by the Hungarian Interior Minister, Monika Lamperth, in recognition of her long-standing dedication and exceptional contribution to countering human trafficking in Hungary.  

The Minister's Award, to be presented at a ceremony on 22 February, is usually given on an annual basis to Minister of Interior (MOI) employees for outstanding performance and to MOI partners who make a personal contribution to a charitable cause.   In Hungary, IOM has been carrying out numerous counter-trafficking programmes together with the MOI for more than six years.

As a result, new generations have learnt of the dangers of human trafficking, both in Hungary and in the region. A shelter and referral system has also been established for trafficked victims and counter-trafficking has been incorporated into the national school curriculum.   The award to Argentina Szabados will be jointly presented by Mme Lamperth and the Justice Minister, Jozsef Petretei.  

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For further information, please contact Mónika Lázár IOM Budapest Programme Manager Tel: +36 1 472 2510 Email: Mlazar@iom.int