Oromo Flag

Jul 19

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The #OLF flag (aka Oromo flag) consists of three horizontal stripes of red (top & bottom) & green (middle).

At the center of the flag are a rising yellow sun & an Odaa tree, above which seats a five-pointed red star.

The colors & the symbols represent:

💚The green stripe symbolizes the riches & the nature of Oromo land.

❤️The red stripes represents the sacrifices paid during the long Oromo struggle for freedom.

☀️The rising sun symbolizes the dawning of freedom.

🌳The Odaa tree is a hallmark of the indigenous Gadaa democracy of the Oromo people.

⭐️The five-pointed red star symbolizes Oromo struggle for peace, prosperity, freedom, democracy & unity.

#Oromo#Oromia#flag#OLF

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The aim of Advocacy for Oromia-A4O is to advocate for the people’s causes to bring about beneficial outcomes in which the people able to resolve to their issues and concerns to control over their lives. Advocacy for Oromia may provide information and advice in order to assist people to take action to resolve their own concerns. It is engaged in promoting and advancing causes of disadvantaged people to ensure that their voice is heard and responded to. The organisation also committed to assist the integration of people with refugee background in the Australian society through the provision of culturally-sensitive services.

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