135. Replying to questions related to article 5 of the Convention, the rePresentative referred to the participation of the various minorities in the first democratic elections that had been held in June 1990. Five members of the Hungarian community held seats in the People's Chamber, 10 in the Chamber Of Nationalities and 24 in the Slovak National Council, while the Gypsies bad 3 representatives in each of the Parliaments. Each of the minorities had its Own newsPaPers, periodicals and other publications. The revival of the Gypsy culture was being strongly encouraged. For example, a Czech-Romany dictionary and a collection of Gypsy poetry were currently in preparation. The Government was also seeking to strengthen the traditional social structures of the Gypsy citizens and was encouraging the establishment of enterprises by Gypsy organizations. Problems encountered by the Gypsy minority were currently the subject of discussions between the Government and representatives of the Gypsy population. The Gypsy community's high rate of population growth could present serious problems, however, if those efforts failed, Regarding freedom of movement, he said that article 109 of the Penal Code, which restricted travel abroad had been abolished and that Czechoslovak citizens could visit the country of their choice whenever they wished. He also Pointed out that, While the current economic restructuring might increase unemployment, preventive measures had been taken to palliate its effects. 136. Referring to specific questions concerning the right to education of the various minorities, the representative observed that there were many schools and vocational training centres at the disposal of the Hungarian, Polish and Ukrainian minorities. The lack of Gypsy schools was due, on the one hand, to the fact that there was no official Gypsy written language and, on the other, to the fact that 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the treatment of minority groups in Czechoslovakia, specifically the Hungarian, Polish, Ukrainian, and Gypsy communities. It mentions their participation in democratic elections, their representation in parliament, and their access to education and media. It also touches on issues related to employment and economic restructuring. While these topics are not strictly related to education, employment, or humanitarian aid, they are all connected to the broader theme of minority rights and social development.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief