PRESIDENT AND AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE IN NIŠAVA DISTRICT

April 10th, 2018, President of World Roma Organization and Ambassador for Peace Jovan Damjanovic, had very constructive discussion with the Chief of Nišava District Dragana Sotirovski. The topics were on Romani cultural activities in Nišava District, and opening of Recycle Centre where Roma would be employed. The Chief Sotirovski supported both items, expressing great desire in solving the long-term problem between the Roma from Niš collecting packaging waste and JKP ''Mediana'' Niš.

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APRIL 8TH - WORLD ROMA DAY

Belgrade, April 7th, 2018

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PRESIDENT AND AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE ON RECEPTION WITH
COORDINATOR FOR CULTURE OF TURKEY

Today, a meeting was held between the President of World Roma Organization and Ambassador for Peace, Jovan Damjanovic, and the Coordinator for culture of Turkey, Mr. Fahri Akdogan, regarding cultural cooperation and exchange between Turkey and Roma from Serbia.

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ON THE SITUATION ON KOSOVO AND METOHIJA

"The past has done more than enough to teach the right way, and not to repeat the mistakes.

Kosovo and Metohija has always been a multinational, multiconfessional and multidraditional environment. It is high time for it not to be the center of conflicts, but to cease the historical opportunity to become an example of how such environment can survive and function. The use of force in solving situations requiring a calm and cold head, democratic dialogue and mutual understanding and respect, violates the life and coexistence of all peoples who have said enough to suffering and fears.

I appeal to the leaders and high officers of K&M to return to negotiations and signed declarations and acts that guarantee a peaceful and harmonious life for Kosovo and Metohija. The diplomatic way is the only one that guarantees the peace and stability of the region, " - said the President and Ambassador for peace, Jovan Damjanovic.

Belgrade, March 29th, 2018

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PRESIDENT AND AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE ON THE OCASSION OF

THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION

March 21st was addopted as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Although some progress is made, it is not equally present. The Roma still live marginally in some countries, exposed to offenses, hate speech and attacks. Somewhere it is a matter of official institutions lacking in will to tackle this issue, somewhere it is corruption being responsable for the shortage of funds allocated to integration of the Roma people, somewhere the very Roma do not want to report cases of racial discrimination.

''Yesterday, as this entire week dedicated to fight against racism, should serve as a reminder to everyone that the Roma Integration 2020 is still on, and that many things have left undone, both in EU member states as well as in those waiting for that status. Discrimination aches of the Roma people are: education, settlement legalization, health, social and housing issue, as well as the issue of the employment of educated Roma, whose number rises from year to year. If the willingness and readiness of the state are present, then people addopt new streams more easily and faster.'' - said the President and Ambassador for Peace Jovan Damjanovic.

Belgrade, March 22nd, 2018

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