Normunds Rudevičs: Roma ar not allowed to work in favor of the state
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24 May. Netkarīgā Rīta Avīze.
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9 - 30.06.2016 Latvian Roma Holocaust Exhibition in Prague:
Roma Culture Centre in cooperation with the Latvian Embassy in the Czech Republic and the LU Academic Library.
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8. April - International Roma Day:
Dear all,
The International Roma Day is celebrated all over the world.
It has been 45 years since the creation of the International Romani Union in 1971.
Our nation is spread around the globe and yet we are united despite the circumstances and obstacles.
Our nation lived through the changes from nomads to settlers, whilst preserving the philosophy,culture and the language. Tragic past of exterminations culminating during the World War Two has left us scarred, we experienced and continue to feel the results of discrimination and prejudice toward us in our days. And yet, we remain true to our mission in this world, which we see as spreading of peace, helping mutual understanding and coexistence. By nature we detest agression and strive to resolve any issues in accordance to our code of conduct. We can truly be proud of our heritage which served and protected us for centuries.
The 21st century finds us everywhere and nowhere at the same time - as a nation we do not have a state, a land of our own. We live beside many nations, striving to find our place in the modern society, as to an extent the nomadic nature manifests itself in different ways, and it is the freedom which we value the most.
Let us rejoice in the realisation of our uniqueness, our own way and the fact that we have preserved our culture. Days like this bring us together and empower all Roma with a reminder of our unity everywhere around the world. We need to stay together, to put forward our own initiatives to show the world we can be responsible for ourselves.
I congratulate all of us on this occasion, may God bless us all, together with all the nations of the Earth!
Opre Roma!
The International Roma Day is celebrated all over the world.
It has been 45 years since the creation of the International Romani Union in 1971.
Our nation is spread around the globe and yet we are united despite the circumstances and obstacles.
Our nation lived through the changes from nomads to settlers, whilst preserving the philosophy,culture and the language. Tragic past of exterminations culminating during the World War Two has left us scarred, we experienced and continue to feel the results of discrimination and prejudice toward us in our days. And yet, we remain true to our mission in this world, which we see as spreading of peace, helping mutual understanding and coexistence. By nature we detest agression and strive to resolve any issues in accordance to our code of conduct. We can truly be proud of our heritage which served and protected us for centuries.
The 21st century finds us everywhere and nowhere at the same time - as a nation we do not have a state, a land of our own. We live beside many nations, striving to find our place in the modern society, as to an extent the nomadic nature manifests itself in different ways, and it is the freedom which we value the most.
Let us rejoice in the realisation of our uniqueness, our own way and the fact that we have preserved our culture. Days like this bring us together and empower all Roma with a reminder of our unity everywhere around the world. We need to stay together, to put forward our own initiatives to show the world we can be responsible for ourselves.
I congratulate all of us on this occasion, may God bless us all, together with all the nations of the Earth!
Opre Roma!
International Romani Union (IRU) announcement for President of Russian Federation:
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IRU Cabinet meeting 19.03.2016. Riga:
The visit of the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Roma Art and History Museum and the meeting with the President of IRU:
Ambassador of United States, Mrs. Nancy Bikoff Pettit with President of IRU, Dr. Normunds Rudevičs
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The Ambasador of United States of America, Mrs Nancy Bikoff Pettit has visted the Roma Cultural Centre on the 16th of February 2016. After the tour of the Museum the Ambassador attended presentation of the activities and strategic plans of the International Romani Union. The subjects of the meeting included the programme of passports for Roma, the programme of employment – Tabor of the 21st century, the programme of comemmoration of Roma Holocaust, as well as the possibilities of supporting the International Romani Culture Festival - Roma World, planned for 18 – 21 August 2016 in Jurmala and Riga. Collaboration between the Embassy and IRU were discussed as well.
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Embassies and representatives of foreign countries in Latvia visit Roma History and Art Museum:
01/25/2016 Norwegian Ambassador Mr. Steinar Egil Hagen with embassy representatives.
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01/15/2016 US Embassy representatives.
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12/21/2015 Israeli ambassador Ms. Lironne Bar-Sadeh.
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IRU President N. Rudevičs visits foreign embassies:
Visit to the Czech Embassy. Ambassador of the Czech Republicbin Latvia Mr. Miroslav Kosek and IRU Prezident Dr. Normunds Rudevičs.
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Roma Culture Centre in collaboration with the International Romani Union, in November 2015, launched a cycle of visits to foreign embassies in Latvia, in order to discuss possible cooperation, promote cultural exchange and inform of the Union activities and also to invite representatives of foreign embassies to visit Roma History and Art Museum. Visits were conducted in Polish, Romanian, Czech Republic, Spain, Norway and the Bulgarian Embassies.
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EVZ FOUNDATION - Board of Trustees meeting 10. 12. 2015
Dr. Normunds Rudevics with EVZ Director Dr. Michael Janson and co Director Mr. Gunter Saathoff
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EVZ Foundation has held its Board of Trustees meeting in Berlin. Dr. Normunds Rudevics has joined the Board as representative of International Romani Union.The Board of Trustees approves the report on the development of the new funding programme "Support for Roma survivors of the genocide" for the next 3 years.
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IX International Romani Congress
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August 16 at the IX International Romani Congress, held at the Riga City Council, the Latvian leader of the Roma community Normunds Rudevich, was elected president of the International Roma Union.
Article at Focus.lv » Official IRU site » |
Normunds Rudevich: "The people who follow the sun"
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17 -18 August 2015 in Jurmala will be held the International Festival of Roma culture, and the day before that Riga will host the Congress of the International Union of Roma. For details, Riga Echo went to the heart of the city, the Dome Square ..
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International Romani Culture Festival 2015
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Impossible, unusual, vivid and gorgeous show! A whirlwind of emotions and passions, sensuality and beauty, Exclusive costumes - worldwide famous singers, musicians and dancers from 14 countries gathering at Dzintari Concert hall to give viewers unforgettable experience!
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Council of Europe – Latvians should communicate more with the Roma and learn their history:
Foto: LETA
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Latvia as an EU country should start fighting against prejudice, which concerns the Romany (Roma) as a nation, as well as their culture and language. This was proclaimed in Riga by the head of the I-CARE department of the Council of Europe Michael Guet. "We view anti-Romanism as a distinct form of racism and discrimination ", — he explained... Read the Full article on Delfu.ru »
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Photo report "International Romani Day" 08.04.2015:
Photoreport from the "Roma Holocaust in Latvia" exhibition 25.03.2015 - 20.04.2015:
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Photos can be viewed here »
Also, information provided during the exhibition can be downloaded for viewing here (ZIP) » Article on baltnews.lv » |
Exhibition "Roma Holocaust in Latvia":
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25th of March 2015:
Opening of the first "Roma Holocaust in Latvia" exhibition in the Academic Library of the University of Latvia in Riga. |
Qualification contest for "Eurovision" 2015 in Latvia:
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The "Gypsy Baron" travels across Latvia:
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The International Music show "Gipsy Baron", which unites Romani music performers of six countries, travels across Latvia.
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LATVIAN NEWS: "The gypsy camp goes to heaven"
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More than 140 nationalities inhabit Latvia. Among them are the Roma, who came to this territory 500 hundred years ago. Among the Latvian Romani there are names known all over the world. Alexander Belugin — a poliglot who knew 50 (!) languages, a poet and one of the creator’s of the first Roma – Latvian – English dictionary; the first Romani painter in the world and the author of the first Romani alphabet Karlis RUDEVICH; priest Janis LEJMANIS, who was the first to translate the New Testament by John into Romani … Read »
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Interview with N. Rudevich about "Roma commune of the XXI century ":
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Roma Culture Centre:
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Order your passport today!
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International Roma Union Passport Department offers the possibility to receive your own identification passport, which not only confirms its owner’s affiliation to Romani nationality, but also strengthens the Romani nation in unity.
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The importance behind passports...
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A short advertisement on Romani passports.
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Exhibition of paintings by K. Rudevich:
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Exhibition of paintings by K. Rudevich is available for visitors of the Romu Kultūras un mākslas muzeja.
You can view some of the paintings here on our website.. You can also read the biography of famous Romani painter and writer K. Rudevich: Read » |
19th of January 2015:
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Grand opening of the «MUDARIPE ROMENGO» at the Roma Culture Centre. The exhibition commemorates victims of the ромского холокоста второй мировой войны.
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Life’s wisdom:
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«... Do not be too quick to deny what you have heard, remember: if someone comes and states that he comes from God – only God can deny it. A person is left with the right to accept or not to accept that which is offered...»
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Everything has a beginning and an end... — in the material world.
«... It is time to unite all parts of worldly teachings into one, creating a single truth, a comprehension of the human soul. And then, by channeling it, to become the eternal creator of the Universe». |