The human rights rally organized by the International Oromo Youth Association in collaboration with the Oromo American Citizens Council, Oromo Community of Minnesota, Oromo Youth Association of Minnesota, and Oromia Student Union was successfully held on July 26, 2007 in front of the state capitol in Minnesota. Click Here
As the 2nd Annual Oromo Youth Leadership Conference (OYLC) has come to an end, it is with great happiness that we announce its successful completion. This year’s conference took place at the University of Minnesota from July 16, 2007 through July 20, 2007, once again bringing together Oromo youth from all corners of the United States, Canada, and Europe to discuss various issues that concern Oromos of the Diaspora as well as Oromia. Click here
The International Oromo Youth Association (IOYA) is an umbrella organization of all Oromo Youth Associations and Student Unions. IOYA is founded in 2006 with the vision of engaging in a multifaceted struggle to bring freedom, justice equality and development to the Oromo people. In addition, IOYA is committed to working to alleviate the economic, social, and human rights deprivations of the Oromo nation at no cost to any other nation or country.
As the 2nd Annual Oromo Youth Leadership Conference (OYLC) has come to an end, it is with great happiness that we announce its successful completion. This year’s conference took place at the University of Minnesota from July 16, 2007 through July 20, 2007, once again bringing together Oromo youth from all corners of the United States, Canada, and Europe to discuss various issues that concern Oromos of the Diaspora as well as Oromia. Click here
PRESS RELEASES
The successful rally led by Oromo youth on Saturday March 31, 2007 in Washington DC marked the Oromo youth fulfillment of Sir Francis Bacon’s depiction of the youth. For more click here
By Bryce Haugen January 31, 2007 - Oromo youths yearn for freedom. For more Click here
On April 23, 2007 an Oromo student Muhammad Abdurahman, a third-year pharmacy student, was found dead of an “unknown” cause at Finfinnee (Addis Ababa) University. Click here
Press Release Tuesday, January 17, 2007 - Targeting Oromo citizens in Somalia is an act of ethnic cleansing. Click here
The human rights rally organized by the International Oromo Youth Association in collaboration with the Oromo American Citizens Council, Oromo Community of Minnesota, Oromo Youth Association of Minnesota, and Oromia Student Union was successfully held on July 26, 2007 in front of the state capitol in Minnesota. Click Here
By Bryce Haugen January 31, 2007 - Oromo youths yearn for freedom. For more Click here
Ayisha Alii the 3rd Millennium's Most Illustrious Heroine.
By: Dr. Muhammad Shamsaddin Megalommatis
Every one needs some heroes and heroines as source of inspiration in their lives. Every society has models of behaviour, attitude, and success. Every people has prototypes adored and revered, persons who because of their lifestyle and endeavours conceptualize what their societies seek and believe. And every epic poet used various types of heroes and heroines to better reveal concepts, principles, and ideals.
Utter the three letters of the name of Job, and you get the epitome of Persistence. Pronounce the name of Gilgamesh, and you have the embodiment of vain bravery. Remember Ut Napishtim, the Assyrian Babylonian Noah, and you personnify Wisdom. For more click here
