Bilaadin Jiboo, Taajii Nuuruu, Tolaa Nuuruu and Amiinuu Nuuruu (East Wallaga, Gida Ayana, Andode Dicho) . . .
Ethnic cleansing and human rights abuses persist against the Oromo people in Ethiopia’s Wollo zone.
Oromo people are systematically underrepresented in government, excluded from social and economic gains and disproportionately affected by poverty.
WE STAND FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY
Oromos are descendants of the Cushite people indigenous to East Africa. They have a unique faith and system of government. The size of the Oromo population and the abundance of natural resources have made them the target of oppression and prosecution . . . read more
Weekly Exclusive Cases
Highlights on gruesome violations of Oromos at the hands of Ethiopian security forces.
The killings are occurring on a daily basis, and yet, no one ever faces charges for their crimes. Although the Ethiopian federal and Oromia regional governments have a duty to guard the lives of their citizens, as Human Rights Watch has recently reported, there is a culture of impunity for abuses committed by security forces in Oromia.
About OLLAA
Oromo Legacy Leadership & Advocacy Association is a non profit, non partisan, organization that seeks to serve the socio-cultural needs of the Oromo people around the world.
What we do
We promote universal human values by supporting, advocating, and amplifying the voices of the human rights violation victims, especially those victimized by state institutions.
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Join those who share your commitment to social and economic justice, civic participation, and empowerment of Oromos in the United States and around the world.
OLLAA Education
OLLAA creates and enhances opportunities providing language, professional and culture education, motivating and inspiring the Oromo Diaspora to embrace their identity and strengthen their Oromummaa.
MEMBERSHIP
OLLAA Membership is open to all who understand how important it is to organize, learn, network, advocate, and empower Oromo communities and individuals.
OLLAA Advocacy
We are oromos advocating for oromos. Our Team is dedicated to not just talking about problems but working to solve them. We have put together resources to help people connect, get help and actively engage in the community.