Under Secretary Hughes: Travel to HungaryOffice of the Under SecretaryWashington, DC Under Secretary Hughes traveled to Budapest, Hungary September 29 – October 1, 2007. In Hungary, Under Secretary Hughes gave the keynote address at the the two-day "Ignite the Promise Global Advocate Summit" presented by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. At the summit, she was joined by presenters from India, Italy, Kenya ,and Malaysia who spoke about breast cancer advocacy, education, healthcare providers, and fundraising. Under Secretary Hughes also participated in the annual "Bridge Walk" for Breast Cancer Awareness organized by Hungary's "Bridge of Health Alliance" on September 30. Also while in Hungary, Under Secretary Hughes met with young Hungarian political leaders, and spoke about the Transatlantic Agenda at the Central European University in Budapest. |