As it was announced today, the 12th IRU Conference started in Skopje, North Macedonia, the main panel discussions and the election of the IRU Presidency are happening today (April 4) and tomorrow, April 5. But the activities started yesterday, where the IRU delegates were received in the Parliament of the Republic of North Macedonia by MP Ljatifa Šikovska and had an excellent debate in the parliament.
Today, at the start of the IRU Congress, MEP Livia Jaroca gave her introductory greetings via video call, and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also sent his congratulations in writing.
Danela Arsovska, the mayor of the city of Skopje, as well as the delegate from Norway Tore Jarl Bielenberg, who is also one of the participants of the First Roma Congress in 1971 in London, also had their welcoming speeches. He and Verandra Rishi from India were declared honorary IRUs. presidents.
Within the framework of the IRU Congress, panel discussions were also held on the following topics: Topic: "Young Roma and global policies in the EU" Moderator: Nadir Redzepi, "Roma Investment Fund" - Roma Business Forum Moderator: Mr. Natasha Amdiu, The Future of the Roma community in Europe and the world. About the rights of marginalized communities in crisis regions. Moderator: Stefano Kužicov, Vice President of IRU, Fight against structural discrimination, anti-Gypsyism and respect for human rights and the rights of Roma women Moderator: Mr. Admir Ismanovski and on April 5, a panel discussion on culture, language, tradition and religion will be held at Roma Moderator: Sumi Yusuke, delegate of IRU, Japan and Tribune "The role of Roma media and productions in the creation of film projects with Roma themes". Also on April 5 is the election of the new IRU leadership with a mandate of four years.
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