Babiy Yar Anniversary, Ukraine

New memorial for Roma victims unveiled.
The President of IRU Dr. Rudevich was invited by the Ukrainian government to participate in the ceremony of remebrance of Babiy Yar victims. The invitation was extended by the Prime Minister Groisman. Dr. Rudevich was also received by the President, Mr. Poroshenko.

IRU Cabinet & presidium meeting

On the 20th of August 2016 in Riga the IRU cabinet and presidium meeting has taken place. To see the resolutions please enter here:

– IRU Cabinet and Presidium Resolutions (to be uploaded)
– Nomination of Dr. Kujtim Pacaku (Ambassador of Kosovo)
– Roma Language Olympics (5th International Olympiads of Rromani language and literature will be held in Serbia in 2017)
– Indian celebrations of the 1000th year of exodus of Roma
– IRU Yearly Report (to be uploaded)

Roma World Festival

For the second year in the row the Festival Roma World showcased the best Roma artists of the world. Representatives from 16 countries performed fro three consecutive days on the stage of Dzintari Concert Hall I Jurmala, Latvia.

The Organising Committee of the Festival has signed a partnership agreement with MEZZO TV, available in 55 countries and having more than 28 million subscribers all over the world. Together we are certain Roma art will be appreciated even more, whilst we continue to showcase the diversity of Roma music traditions from all corners of the world.

 

INTERNATIONAL ROMANI UNION

Office of the President of IRU Dr. Normunds Rudevičs
REGISTRATION No.:50008244261
Address: Doma laukums 8a - 7, RIGA, LV-1050
Phone/Fax: +371 67554222 / Mob.phone: +371 27771814
e-mail: normunds.rudevics@gmail.com