Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil se muestra renovada durante tres conciertos en el Teatro Nacional

• Dominican Penal Code Faces Challenge of Eradicating Violence against Women in the DR

  Dominican Penal Code Faces Challenge of Eradicating Violence against Women in the DRSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 4/12/2013 Alejandrina Germán, Minister of Women, guaranteed that although the Government of the Dominican Republic has reinforced its efforts to stem violence against women and girls, many important challenges still remain in the goal of  eradicatingit entirely. She cited … Continue reading "Dominican Penal Code Faces Challenge of Eradicating Violence against Women in the DR"

• Education Ministry to Increase Resources to Decentralized School Boards by 300% in 2013

  Education Ministry to Increase Resources to Decentralized School Boards by 300% in 2013Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 4/11/2013 The Ministry of Education (MINERD in Spanish) is projecting the transfer of 5.4 million pesos this year to the Decentralized Regional School Boards, District and School Offices, which represents an increase of 300% from 2012, when they received … Continue reading "Education Ministry to Increase Resources to Decentralized School Boards by 300% in 2013"

• Research Highlights the Adverse Situation Facing Girls and Adolescents in Latin America

  Research Highlights the Adverse Situation Facing Girls and Adolescents in Latin AmericaSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 12/04/13 Barriers such as teenage pregnancy, domestic violence, sexual violence and a lack of education are limiting the development of girls and adolescents in Latin America. This is especially true in relation to their right to complete secondary studies in … Continue reading "Research Highlights the Adverse Situation Facing Girls and Adolescents in Latin America"

• (Versión en español) USAID, Entrena y Profamilia apoyan jóvenes en riesgo en Santiago

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• Thematic Conference "Felix María Ruiz

  Thematic Conference “Felix María Ruiz“DominicanRepublic, Santo Domingo,4/10/13 The National General Archives (AGN) invites to the conference “Felix María Ruiz”, offered by Eng. Antonio Guerra Sánchez on theTrinitarios. To commemorate the bicenteninial of the birth of the Founding Father. To commemorate the bicenteninial of the birth of the Founding Father. This event will take place in … Continue reading "Thematic Conference “Felix María Ruiz"

• 4th National Narrators Festival Held as Part of Book Fair

  4th National Narrators Festival Held as Part of Book FairSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 4/10/2013 The 4th National Narrators Festival was recently held as  part of the Inaugural Cycle of the XVI International Book Fair Santo Domingo 2013.The Narrators Festival was organized by Noé Zayas, director of the Ángeles de Fierro Publishing Company; Valentín Amaro, director … Continue reading "4th National Narrators Festival Held as Part of Book Fair"

• (Versión en español) Ministra resalta labor de los salesianos en el desarrollo de la juventud

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• Ministry of Education Presents National Francophone Song Festival

  Ministry of Education Presents National Francophone Song FestivalDominican Republic, Santo Domingo 4/10/2013 The Ministry of Education (MINERD in Spanish) held the National FrancophoneSongFestival as one of the activitiesfor celebrating Francophone Month, which offers Dominicanstudentsanopportunity to learn aboutthe cultureofFrench-speaking countriesand develop their communication skills through artistic and cultural activities. “For us it is very important that … Continue reading "Ministry of Education Presents National Francophone Song Festival"

• Dominican Government Establishes “Pedro Henríquez Ureña International Literary Prize”

  Dominican Government Establishes “Pedro Henríquez Ureña International Literary Prize”Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 4/11/2013 TheDominican Government recently established the “Pedro HenríquezUreña International Prize for Literary Productivity, Critique and Creation of Thought in One’s Life’s Work.” Theprize, established through Decree number 93-13, will be given annually by the Ministry of Culture. In announcing the literary prize, Minister … Continue reading "Dominican Government Establishes “Pedro Henríquez Ureña International Literary Prize”"

• Teatro del Sol presents Elvira Taveras

  Teatro del Sol presents Elvira Taveras Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 4/04/13 On this occasion, actress and teacher Elvira Taveras will tour New York. Culture is the most lasting investment. Featuring: An Acting Workshop on April 29 and 30, in two performances,one at 7:30 pm and the other at 9:30 pm, and on May 1st,at 7:30 pm … Continue reading "Teatro del Sol presents Elvira Taveras"