Video Submission for the UN Forum on Minority Issues 13th Session, Geneva, 19 and 20 November 2020 Organization: United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) Presenter: Metodija A. Koloski, President Item 4: Regulation of online hate speech: the role and responsibility of intergovernmental organizations, States, internet companies, and social media platforms Thank you to the UN Special Rapporteur on minority…
The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) proudly congratulates the entire Macedonian national soccer team on their outstanding performance against Georgia. Macedonia won the match 1-0 in the UEFA Euro Qualifying round, positioning themselves to appear in Macedonia’s first-ever Euro Cup next summer June 11-July 11, 2021. Last night’s win is a very historic moment for Macedonia and for its 37-year-old captain…
The Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee invited UMD Australia Director and Global Board Member Vera Sekulovska to appear before the Committee on 6 November 2020 to speak on the Macedonian community’s response to the inquiry on “Issues facing diaspora communities in Australia.” Click HERE to download the full remarks, which were also entered into the public record.…
The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) is compelled to again condemn Bulgaria’s continued attempts to veto Macedonia’s European Union (EU) accession, in return for concessions on its national identity, history, and language. Bulgaria recently blocked Macedonia’s signing of a border management agreement. Then Bulgarian Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov threatened to dismantle World War II monuments in Macedonia that are in memory…
20-ти октомври е Светскиот ден на статистиката. Изградена околу славењето на важната улога на статиката, темата на Обединетите нации оваа година е „Поврзување на светот со податоци на кои можеме да им веруваме“. Затоа што Обединетата македонска дијаспора (ОМД) го слави Светскиот ден на статистиката, таа исто така ја истакнува важноста од спроведувањето на попис во Македонија. Национален попис на…
October 20th is World Statistics Day. Built around celebrating the important role of statistics, the United Nations theme this year is “Connecting the world with data we can trust.” As United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) celebrates World Statistics Day, it also highlights the paramount importance of conducting a Macedonian National Census. A Macedonian National Census has been absent in the country…
The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) commends yesterday’s Greek court decision concluding a five-year-long trial, which found far-right political party Golden Dawn to have been operating as a criminal organization. The organization is well-known in Greece for having been responsible for numerous murders and assaults over the course of its existence since 1980. Golden Dawn used violence and intimidation tactics against…
Обединетата македонска дијаспора жестоко ги отфрла непристојните барања на Бугарија за Македонија, како предуслов за пристапување во ЕУ. Красимир Каракачанов, бугарскиот министер за одбрана, изјави дека Македонија cè согласи да го смени знамето, да го смени името на земјата, а исто така дека ќе cè согласи да ја смени својата историја, во замена за поддршката на Бугарија за македонското пристапување…
The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) vehemently rejects Bulgaria’s objectionable demands of Macedonia, as a precondition to EU accession. Krasimir Karakachanov, Bulgaria’s Defense Minister, has stated that Macedonia agreed to change the flag, to change the country’s name, and will also agree to change its history, in return for Bulgaria’s support for its EU accession progress. The Bulgarian state has also…
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed today September 8th as Macedonian American Day in the State of Michigan “This recognition shows our Macedonian community is strong within Michigan. Our hard work, passion, and dedication exemplifies commitment for the betterment of the Macedonian community,” said UMD Michigan Chair Deana Janceski. Janceski and UMD member Alek Vasilevski had the opportunity to present this…
The Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade in Canberra, Australia has published the submission of 31 July 2020 of UMD Australia and its young leaders Generation M, related to issues facing Macedonians in Australia. Click HERE to download a copy of our submission; HERE to read other submissions made to the Committee. “Our team, including…
The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) extends our heartfelt condolences to 2017 UMD Macedonian Diaspora 40 under 40 Award Recipient Anthony Rizos, on the passing of his father Dr. Nick Rizos due to COVID-19 complications at the young age of 65. Dr. Rizos, a proud first-generation Canadian-born Macedonian, was a distinguished obstetrician and gynecologist and one of the longest-tenured doctors in…