On June 1 - Monday at 5 pm at the initiative of the International Roma Union - IRU and its President Zoran Dimov, a video conference was held where all relevant Roma representatives of national and international character were invited, as well as representatives - representatives of European institutions MPs from the European Parliament and the European Commission.
The turnout was significant and was attended by many of the guests at this video conference where in addition to the organizer Zoran Dimov - President of the IRU and his advisor Marja Eronen from Finland, numerous representatives from European institutions such as the European Parliament and the European Commission and representatives from Roma associations, foundations, associations, and civic movements both nationally and internationally.
This meeting was preceded by prior communication, sharing of opinions, and debates.
The video conference itself was constructive, open and fruitful, where during the meeting there was a good thick and exchange of opinions and suggestions.
All this resulted in an action for a Strategic Operational Plan, and at the initiative of the President of the IRU, Zoran Dimov, a Declaration entitled “Nothing about us without us” which will be forwarded to all participants and all other international institutions .
The tragedy of the declaration itself is the Roma community and the priorities of all fields related to the Roma issue.