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Following multiple earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria, these events have been affecting the most vulnerable people in the world. Unfortunately, the death toll has now passed the 40,000 lives.

IUSY extends its deepest condolences to the families of the Syrian, Turkish and Kurdish people that became victims of the devastating earthquake in southern Turkey and Northern Syria, and wish a speedy recovery to those injured.

While governments, international bodies and humanitarian aid organizations have expressed support and mobilised humanitarian aid, it is necessary to provide support and distribute aid to all affected areas.

Therefore IUSY calls on all parties involved in the region to:

– Support the victims of the earthquake, in particular vulnerable groups, ethnic minorities and all people gravely affected by the earthquake.

– Enable humanitarian organizations to operate in conflict zones, and calling on all parties to allow unhindered humanitarian access to civilians.

– Urges international bodies to fund humanitarian assistance to those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria without discrimination or politicization, and in line with th International Humanitarian Law.

– IUSY calls for the international community to lift some of the political restrictions on aid entering north-west Syria. The great catastrophe that befell the Syrian people must change the course of conflict in Syria and open the door to the respect of Human Rights in all affected regions over the past years.

Desde IUSY expresamos nuestro rechazo ante el intento de Autogolpe de Estado y la intención de disolver el Congreso de la República del Perú lo cual va en contra de los valores de la democracia, las libertades y las instituciones.
Expresamos nuestro apoyo a la Presidenta de la República, Dina Boluarte, ante la situación de vacancia y deseamos que su nombramiento dé estabilidad a su gobierno. Las juventudes estaremos atentas a la convocatoria a elecciones generales anticipadas, las cuales confiamos fortalecerán los procesos democráticos en nuestro país hermano.
Nos unimos a las fuerzas progresistas que defienden y promueven la democracia, así como el Estado de Derecho en la región de América Latina y el mundo. Seguiremos condenando y señalando todas las aspiraciones autoritarias, los retrocesos democráticos y cualquier quiebre constitucional que conlleven a crisis políticas e institucionales.

English Version
From IUSY we express our rejection of the attempted self-coup and the intention to dissolve the Congress of the Republic of Peru, which goes against the values of democracy, freedoms and institutions.
We support the President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, given the vacancy situation and we hope that her appointment gives stability to her government. The youth will be attentive to the call for early general elections, which we trust will strengthen the democratic processes in our sister country.
We join the progressive forces that defend and promote democracy, as well as the rule of law in the Latin American region and the world. We will continue to condemn and point out all authoritarian aspirations, democratic setbacks, and any constitutional breakdown that entails a political and institutional crisis.

Version française
De l’IUSY, nous exprimons notre rejet de la tentative d’auto-coup d’Etat et l’intention de dissoudre le Congrès de la République du Pérou, qui va à l’encontre des valeurs de la démocratie, des libertés et des institutions.
Nous soutenons la Présidente de la République, Dina Boluarte, compte tenu de la situation de vacance et nous espérons que sa nomination donne de la stabilité à son gouvernement. Les jeunes seront attentifs à l’appel à des élections générales anticipées, qui, nous l’espérons, renforceront les processus démocratiques dans notre pays frère.
Nous nous joignons aux forces progressistes qui défendent et promeuvent la démocratie, ainsi que l’état de droit dans la région latino-américaine et dans le monde. Nous continuerons à condamner et à dénoncer toutes les aspirations autoritaires, les reculs démocratiques et toute rupture constitutionnelle entraînant une crise politique et institutionnelle.

El Comité Americano de la Unión Internacional de Juventudes Socialistas –IUSY, por sus siglas en inglés- se reunió los días 04 y 05 de noviembre del año 2022 en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana. La organización anfitriona en esta ocasión fue la Juventud Revolucionaria Moderna quienes demostraron cómo el progresismo está gobernando para y por las y los dominicanos.  

Las juventudes somos portavoces del ímpetu de transformación de la región y es nuestra convicción combatir los problemas estructurales que han impedido el desarrollo. Como generación del presente y futuro debemos priorizar a las poblaciones más vulnerables y desposeídas como un acto de justicia y dignidad social. De esta forma, construiremos de manera conjunta una sola América que represente la diversidad de las juventudes.

Rechazamos las dictaduras que se han instaurado en la región en los últimos años dando un golpe a la democracia e impulsando una ola de retrocesos a logros y luchas americanas. Así mismo, condenamos las iniciativas que pretenden capturar los órganos autónomos independientes de carácter electoral. Esto va en contra de los valores de la democracia y la voluntad ciudadana, los cuales son reflejo de una política progresista que no puede desconectarse de la realidad social.

La democracia como reproductora de dignidad y derechos se encuentra en riesgo. Llamamos a las fuerzas progresistas, socialdemócratas y socialistas a no claudicar ante la amenaza autoritaria de la región y seguir luchando con firmeza por un mundo de derechos y libertades que están en riesgo. Lamentamos que nuestras sociedades sigan sufriendo a causa de la explotación y violencias sistemáticas. Rechazamos el incremento del militarismo y condenamos las tentativas de una regresión autoritaria que se está dando en diversos países de nuestra región.

Las fuerzas progresistas de América expresamos nuestra preocupación por los impactos económicos en nuestra región desencadenados por la pandemia del COVID-19 y la guerra en Ucrania. Estos han provocado niveles históricos de inflación y pérdida del poder adquisitivo de las poblaciones más vulnerables, incrementando las desigualdades y las diferentes brechas que profundizan la falta de oportunidades y perpetúan la pobreza en un ciclo transgeneracional. Más aún, cuando al mismo tiempo que nuestros pueblos de la región se han empobrecido y las principales transnacionales del mundo han obtenido ganancias históricas.

Condenamos que los esfuerzos multilaterales no han estado a la altura del mayor reto para nuestra generación: el cambio climático. Llamamos a transformar nuestros modelos de desarrollo para que dejen atrás prácticas extractivistas que están agotando y contaminando los recursos naturales, los suelos, el agua, interviniendo la naturaleza, su flora y fauna. Reconocemos que el aumento del nivel del mar es un riesgo con efectos sin precedentes para el Caribe y el mundo, que la depredación del Amazonía y de la Biósfera Calakmul están deteriorando los principales pulmones y reguladores del clima del planeta, y que tenemos el desafío de actuar antes de que el estrés hídrico, la pérdida de biodiversidad y la emergencia climática frenen la vida.

Como organización juvenil reconocemos que el narcotráfico sigue representando un riesgo latente para la democracia, el cual se está recrudeciendo. Nos encontramos ante el debilitamiento de la capacidad estatal que afecta el monopolio del uso legítimo de la fuerza. Además es preocupante la inestabilidad y la falta de seguridad en algunos países de la región donde la ingobernabilidad y la impunidad imperan en cada rincón. Es por ello que nos pronunciamos en favor de la construcción de paz, la cooperación internacional y el multilateralismo.

El Comité Americano se manifiesta a favor de medidas que protejan, ayuden y den soluciones a las personas en movilidad humana. Estamos en contra de las violaciones sistemáticas a los derechos humanos de las personas migrantes, en especial de las poblaciones vulnerables en su tránsito por nuestra región. Apelamos a la solidaridad internacional y a la promoción del espíritu de unidad entre las personas, los pueblos, los Estados y las organizaciones internacionales para hacer frente a esta crisis y desarrollar políticas alejadas del populismo de derecha.

Estas crisis coyunturales y estructurales han dejado en una especial condición de precarización y de vulnerabilidad a las juventudes de nuestra América, ante una política androcéntrica, patriarcal, de explotación, pensada desde la centralidad del poder, destructora de la naturaleza y discriminadora. Es por ello que el Comité Americano seguirá caracterizándose por nuestros valores de justicia social y democracia para garantizar la participación de todas las personas. Creemos y defendemos que las y los jóvenes somos agentes de cambio e indispensables en cualquier proyecto de lucha y transformación.

En el marco de las mesas de análisis de la situación coyuntural, las organizaciones políticas que formamos parte del Comité Americano de IUSY vemos con preocupación estos escenarios de crisis y retrocesos regionales. Es por ello que sobre la realidad política y social de los países de las organizaciones miembro, declaramos:

República Dominicana

Hacemos un llamado a la comunidad a que se asuma con gran sentido de compromiso y solidaridad con la crisis social de Haití, país que vive en un estado de tensión, controlado por pandillas y bandas armadas, con una gran y profunda inestabilidad política, la cual se encuentra agudizada por la crisis económica y democrática que vive el país hermano.

Respaldamos la línea de acción política que el gobierno ha implementado para dar respuesta a las necesidades del pueblo, en especial con el compromiso de cambiar de un país de las élites a uno que provea oportunidades para todos y todas. Esto ha sido logrado a través de acciones dirigidas a la participación de la juventud, el empoderamiento de la mujer y el avance y reconocimiento de los derechos de los trabajadores. El compromiso también ha sido con la juventud y las mujeres, otorgando espacios de participación en posiciones de alta importancia e injerencia del gobierno.

Además, creemos en la sostenibilidad del medio ambiente, es por ello que saludamos que la producción de la energía recaiga en la empresa estatal más grande del país, aumentando su inversión y cartera de servicios, produciendo energía con fuentes renovables como la eólica y social. Más aún, pues esta realiza aportes y obras sociales en las comunidades, cuyo medio ambiente es afectado por los proyectos que allí se desarrollan.

Venezuela

Ante la profunda crisis política, económica y social que enfrenta la juventud Venezolana, producto de un régimen autoritario, militarista, en el que se han profundizado las desigualdades y que viola sistemáticamente los derechos humanos, el Comité Americano de IUSY se pronuncia y hace un llamado a los factores democráticos de oposición a construir una salida por vía democrática, pacífica y electoral. La tarea es unificar el descontento de los venezolanos y las venezolanas en contra del régimen y hacer de la mayoría opositora una real alternativa electoral, para lo cual es necesario que se generen entendimientos, acuerdos y unidad en torno a un programa que recupere la democracia en el marco del Estado de derecho; dando respuesta a la crisis humanitaria y garantizando una gestión que ayude a reconstruir el país e impulsar políticas tanto económicas como sociales que permitan avanzar por una senda progresista y de bienestar, representado en una candidatura presidencial unitaria con posibilidades de materializar la victoria.

La aguda crisis social y política, ha generado una emigración masiva de venezolanos y venezolanas que supera los 7 millones, en su mayoría, jóvenes que buscan refugio y oportunidades. Esto ha desembocado en una crisis fronteriza entre las hermanas Repúblicas, a las que hacemos un llamado a la solidaridad internacional en el marco de garantizar los derechos humanos comprometidos por las circunstancias y facilitar el tránsito a todo las y los jóvenes que intentan vivir en democracia, con seguridad y justicia social.

Uruguay

A dos años de la asunción del presidente Luis Lacalle Pou y de la instauración del proyecto político de la coalición de derechas que plantea un modelo neoliberal caracterizado como desestatizador, antipopular, represivo y concentrador, nuestro país continúa en un proceso de profundo retroceso, contrario a los avances en el reconocimiento y garantía de derechos, la profundización de la democracia y la descentralización llevada adelante durante los gobiernos del Frente Amplio.

En este contexto la población uruguaya enfrenta inflación, inseguridad alimentaria, el incremento de las violencias hacia las poblaciones históricamente vulneradas, la caída de la calidad en los servicios básicos brindados por las empresas públicas, el alarmante crecimiento de la pobreza, afectando principalmente a niños, niñas y adolescentes. Por otro lado, la educación pública de nuestro país se encuentra en peligro, frente a los recortes presupuestales y el ataque a la participación popular. Saludamos al movimiento estudiantil y docente de nuestro país por la defensa de nuestra educación.

Asimismo asistimos a hechos delictivos que deterioran la reconocida estabilidad institucional, propiciados y en complicidad con algunos de los altos cargos gubernamentales. Esta realidad deja al descubierto que la coalición de derechas gobierna para fortalecer y concentrar los privilegios de unos pocos en demérito de las grandes mayorías, las cuales quedan cada vez más desprotegidas. El principal desafío desde el Frente Amplio es reforzar la senda de la justicia social, procurando siempre tener en el centro la dignidad humana y los intereses de las grandes mayorías.

Paraguay

Miramos con especial preocupación la expansión territorial de los carteles de narcotráfico y la violencia ligada a ellos, así como su financiamiento a campañas y partidos políticos. Condenamos también la violación de los derechos de comunidades campesinas e indígenas, con desalojos ilegales para beneficiar a terratenientes y narcotraficantes.

Denunciamos la persecución política a líderes estudiantiles, campesinos e indígenas que termina en procesos judiciales injustos y encarcelamientos arbitrarios. La falta de acción del Estado paraguayo ante numerosos casos de violencia de género y crímenes de odio hacia las mujeres es de preocupación para IUSY. Pedimos especial atención a los casos de crímenes de odio dirigidos a las mujeres trans y a la comunidad LGTB+.

Finalmente, deseamos a los compañeros y compañeras de la Juventud de País Solidario el éxito de la unidad de los partidos progresistas para las Elecciones Generales del año 2023.

Panamá

Expresamos la preocupación por los desafíos que conlleva la movilidad humana en la región, de la cuál al mes de octubre de 2022 más de 200,000 personas habían atravesado la peligrosa frontera entre Colombia y Panamá, con diferentes necesidades y perfiles que pudieron incluir a personas desplazadas, solicitantes de refugio, migrantes en situación irregular, niñas, niños y adolescentes no acompañados y separados, grupos familiares, víctimas de violencia sexual y de género, personas LGBT+, víctimas de trata, mujeres, pueblos indígenas, afrodescendientes, personas con discapacidad, personas mayores y personas apátridas, entre otros.

Frente a esta crisis humanitaria sin precedentes, exhortamos a los gobiernos de la región  a brindar una respuesta coordinada y colaborativa a los desafíos que plantean los movimientos migratorios mixtos, en un espíritu de responsabilidad compartida, desarrollando soluciones duraderas, dignas y sostenibles en conjunto con las comunidades de acogida, alineando la asistencia humanitaria, los procesos, planes, políticas, programas sociales, de protección y de desarrollo nacional, incluidas las medidas dirigidas a la integración, retorno, reasentamiento, reintegración, e inclusión socioeconómica permitiendo incrementar su resiliencia.

Latinoamérica sigue manteniendo una acumulación de demandas por el desgaste de los modelos de desarrollo que durante muchos años han privilegiado a pocos y aumentado la desigualdad en muchos sectores de nuestra población, sumado a la multiplicidad de factores en la actualidad de orden sanitario, económico y político desencadenados por la pandemia Covid-19, así también las repercusiones de la Guerra en Ucrania; aunado a los impactos de los desastres naturales y del cambio climático, con graves repercusiones en el incremento de la pobreza, de conflictos sociales, de la desigualdad, del desempleo, del hambre e inseguridad alimentaria y nutricional, en la pérdida de ingresos y los medios de vida.

Hacemos un llamado a la acción de nuestras juventudes progresistas de que tenemos un rol importante en coadyuvar en la reconstrucción del tejido social, con planes, programas, políticas públicas y proyectos en beneficio de nuestra Patria Grande.

Nicaragua

La dictadura de los Ortega Murillo ha desatado en las últimas semanas y meses una embestida represiva para tener control absoluto del país. El acoso, la persecución, las amenazas se han incrementado considerablemente en distintos departamentos para callar las voces de todo aquel que se oponga a ellos.

Actualmente la dictadura tiene más de 220 personas presas políticas, entre periodistas, políticos, líderes religiosos y sociedad civil, lo cual nos preocupa a las torturas que son sometidas todas las personas que están en el chipote y demandamos su libertad.

Desde IUSY reafirmamos nuestro indeclinable compromiso de apoyar la lucha nicaragüense y que encuentren una salida pacífica para lograr una transición democrática.

México

Expresamos nuestra preocupación ante una embestida más contra la democracia en México, por ello rechazamos los intentos gubernamentales de desaparecer al Instituto Nacional Electoral como órgano autónomo. Son inadmisibles las pretensiones de debilitar la democracia en el país y que el gobierno federal busque controlar los procesos electorales. A esto sumamos el daño provocado a las instituciones autónomas del Estado que han debilitado los ejercicios de transparencia y rendición de cuentas.

Rechazamos las reformas legislativas que formalizan el uso de las fuerzas militares y policiales militarizadas para actividades de seguridad pública en México. Es inaceptable para la familia socialdemócrata de América esta política cuyas consecuencias son irreversibles para la preservación de los derechos humanos en la región. Esta situación profundiza las crisis de violencia de género y de seguridad ante la administración en turno inoperante e ineficiente.

Así mismo, condenamos la militarización de la política migratoria la cual violenta todos los días los derechos humanos de nuestras y nuestros hermanos de América, sobre todo de las poblaciones más vulnerables. La movilidad humana es un derecho de todas las personas por lo que apelamos a la solidaridad internacional en esta materia.

Honduras 

Festejamos el retorno a la democracia en Honduras y manifestamos nuestro respaldo al Pueblo y Gobierno que dirige la Presidenta Xiomara Castro, pues hemos logrado ver la materialización de logros y transformaciones sociales en estos 9 meses de gestión. Además, acompañamos el esfuerzo y decisión de la Presidenta Castro por la soberanía y la no injerencia de otras naciones en los asuntos internos de este país.

Los progresismos y socialismos debemos unirnos y reconocer en las alianzas políticas una estrategia válida y democrática para alcanzar el poder político.

Ecuador

Respaldamos los ejes de acción que se ha propuesto el socialismo ecuatoriano para cumplir con las luchas del pueblo joven del país: Organización, Capacitación y Acción; ejes que darán una visión más realista de nuestras bases sociales en movimientos estudiantiles secundarios y universitarios, en el ecologismo, feminismo, trabajo, seguridad, combate a la corrupción, fortalecimiento ideológico y político.

De esta forma, vencer al neoliberalismo y su proyecto de derecha, proteger nuestras instituciones de toda mancha de corrupción y condenar aquellos actos de impunidad que no permiten la transparencia, la defensa y el desarrollo de nuestro país que se obtiene con las luchas sociales.

Costa Rica

Vemos con preocupación la crisis política, económica y social, más aún, pues representa un peligro real para la democracia con un gobierno de la derecha populista, encabezada por el Presidente Rodrigo Cháves Robles, a través de solapados discursos de odio y con una alta aceptación nacional. Esto, como resultado de los mensajes que han calado desde la gestión de los últimos gobiernos, a través de políticas neoliberales, incrementando la desigualdad en nuestro país.

Reiteramos nuestro compromiso con la justicia y la inclusión social de las grandes mayorías, sin discriminaciones de ningún tipo. La lucha por la igualdad de género, contra la crisis climática y por el involucramiento real de las juventudes en la toma de decisiones. El progresismo es la “lucha sin fin” que siempre guió los ideales del fundador del Partido de Liberación Nacional, “Pepe” Figueres; pensamiento el cual, debemos llevar a los tiempos actuales para que sobreviva el proyecto político socialdemócrata en el país. Hacemos un llamado a todas las juventudes socialdemócratas de Latinoamérica a que tomemos acción y a que construyamos en conjunto el renacer del progresismo desde nuestros países y comunidades.

Colombia

Colombia ha entrado en una transición de cambio de postura política económica, quizá con el gobierno más de izquierda de su historia, a la que antecede un estallido social que reclamaba grandes reformas y virajes hacia los problemas sociales, económicos, culturales y de seguridad que tienen una deuda histórica con la ciudadanía, especialmente con las y los jóvenes, campesinos y las víctimas del conflicto armado, poblaciones históricamente vulnerables y olvidadas en los planes y programas de desarrollo de los gobiernos nacionales y territoriales, lo que ocasionó unidad en torno a apoyar una propuesta de cambio distinta al neoliberalismo.

Los grandes retos que trae consigo el nuevo gobierno colombiano es responder a los desafíos y los compromisos para reducir las brechas sociales, que serán la escalera para reducir la desigualdad de un país sumido en crisis económica e institucional, para lo que deberá realizar una gestión de fortalecimiento, formación y promoción de una mejor calidad de vida de la estructura social en el territorio nacional, buscando la garantía de los derechos, inclusión y el desarrollo social, que permitan mejorar las realidades y condiciones de vida de las poblaciones de especial protección constitucional, minorías, comunidades en situación de vulnerabilidad, exclusión y discriminación, generando oportunidades para todos e incentivando su participación democrática desde sus propios entornos de liderazgo, edificando tejido social para la participación y cooperación activa de los diversos sectores sociales.

Desde IUSY creemos que la lucha contra el narcotráfico, la renta básica universal, una gran reforma agraria, reforma a la salud, y la lucha contra la corrupción deben ser la banderas de cambio para que sean efectivos los procesos de transformación de un país que ha sentido esperanza.

Chile

Reafirmamos nuestro compromiso con el proceso de cambios por el que atraviesa el pueblo chileno. A pesar del resultado del plebiscito por una nueva Constitución, la voluntad de mejorar la realidad de las personas no claudica. Saludamos el compromiso del gobierno de Gabriel Boric con las necesarias transformaciones del país.

Habitamos el continente más violento del mundo, con el movimiento migratorio más grande de la historia; por ello miramos con expectativas el desarrollo de políticas de seguridad pública, destinadas a recuperar los espacios públicos tomados por la delincuencia, por combatir el crimen organizado y regular la migración, todas estas con una perspectiva de izquierda y respeto irrestricto a los derechos humanos.

Respaldamos las políticas sociales, la política de 260 mil viviendas para entregar un lugar digno para habitar a las familias más necesitadas, la reforma de salud, la reforma de pensiones y el aumento del sueldo mínimo, todas políticas de carácter histórico. Más aún, cuando estos esfuerzos son atravesados por una perspectiva de género.

Saludamos el ejemplo de solidaridad y socialismo con el que el gobierno ha definido una política internacional de compromiso irrestricto con los derechos humanos, compromiso de condenar las derivas autoritarias en Nicaragua, en Venezuela y El Salvador.

Brasil
Saludamos los vientos de cambio que soplan en el país, pues demuestran que la democracia en nuestra región tiene espacio para profundizarse y es un anhelo de nuestros pueblos. La elección de Lula da Silva, con más de 60 millones de votos, es un hito político en la lucha por el desarrollo regional, por el fortalecimiento de las instituciones y por la construcción de políticas efectivas para enfrentar el cambio climático.

Durante los últimos 4 años Brasil estuvo sufriendo el proyecto fascista de Bolsonaro, que eligió a la juventud como su principal enemigo. Jair Bolsonaro cortó el presupuesto de las escuelas y universidades, congeló los fondos y los proyectos de la Secretaría Nacional de Juventud y lideró la peor reforma laboral de la historia de Brasil, que afectó principalmente a las juventudes. También por eso, la juventud brasileña fue protagonista de la campaña y uno de los sectores sociales más importantes para la victoria contra las fuerzas de extrema derecha que gobernaron el país.

Miramos con expectativa los próximos cuatro años en Brasil, pues serán fundamentales para la región y el mundo. La lucha contra el fascismo seguirá existiendo en Brasil y los apoyos de las juventudes internacionales serán esenciales para la victoria del socialismo en el país. Las políticas públicas que se desarrollen y las luchas sociales serán fundamentales para el fortalecimiento de las fuerzas progresistas en la región.

Argentina

Manifestamos nuestra profunda preocupación por la situación social, política y económica del país. Nos encontramos en un contexto donde la pobreza alcanza a casi 17 millones personas, con la indigencia en aumento y que alcanza a más de 4 millones de personas, a las que el Gobierno no ha dado soluciones. Esto se complejiza con la crisis educativa, atravesada por un 50% de deserción estudiantil de los niveles obligatorios y se profundiza aún más con la pandemia y la brecha digital; la salud pública sin inversión ni planificación afectando a las poblaciones en situación de vulnerabilidad.

Los intereses del poder económico y político siguen bloqueando las medidas y leyes que la movilización social promueve para cuidar el ambiente, como es el caso de la Ley de Humedales. En esta situación, las respuestas institucionales no alcanzan, generando un clima de apatía y hartazgo social, de descreimiento de las instituciones y de la política como herramienta de transformación, donde emergen los discursos de odio que aumentan la violencia, desencadenando hechos alarmantes como el intento de magnicidio a la Vicepresidente de la Nación. En este marco, es clara la tendencia de las derechas fascistas que crecen y se consolidan.

Esto debe motivar a los actores políticos a pensar en soluciones pacíficas, democráticas y conjuntas, que constituyen la única garantía para un proyecto nacional compartido. Por todo lo expuesto, desde IUSY exigimos a la dirigencia política un mayor sentido de la responsabilidad, convocando al diálogo que reúna a todas las fuerzas políticas, a los sectores de la economía y el trabajo para pensar un proyecto de Argentina para el futuro que sea socialmente inclusivo, ecológicamente sostenible y humanamente solidario.

Como aditamento, las juventudes de este Comité Americano recuerdan y abrazan la causa Argentina en su reclamo por las Islas Malvinas. En este 2022 se han cumplido 40 años de la guerra contra Gran Bretaña, y denunciamos la vocación colonialista y asumimos la lucha por la soberanía argentina.

Por último,

El Comité Americano manifiesta su preocupación ante las diversas crisis y sus efectos que están azotando a las Américas. Desde las organizaciones de IUSY seguiremos abonando a la construcción de una agenda de desarrollo alternativa en favor de las poblaciones explotadas y más desposeídas, del medio ambiente, feminista, pero, sobre todo, en pro de la integración regional, la cooperación internacional y del impulso del multilateralismo para priorizar la reducción de las desigualdades y la falta de oportunidades.

Celebramos que este Comité se haya podido realizar de manera presencial y agradecemos al Secretariado de IUSY, por prestar toda la ayuda para la realización de las actividades, así como a la organización anfitriona, la Juventud Revolucionaria Moderna, por las actividades realizadas y la hospitalidad de sus militantes, abriendo sus puertas al debate de las y los jóvenes de las Américas.

¡En todo el mundo para cambiarlo!

¡Libertad para las y los presos políticos!

¡El patriarcado lo vamos a tirar!

¡Relevo generacional ya!

Comité Americano de IUSY 2022

Santo Domingo, República Dominicana

05 de noviembre de 2022

Today the Asia Pacific community finds itself in a world of uncertainty. Our economic recovery has been slowed plagued by rising inflation, making it harder for everyday individuals to afford the basic necessities of life. The global rules- based international order is threatened by war, such as in Ukraine, waged by the imperial and nationalistic ambitions of one man. These effects are felt in the Asia Pacific region as well.

The effects of climate change are real for those whose communities have been hit by calamity. Deep Ssea Mmining, and the destruction of wildlife accelerate the environmental effects of degradation.

 Authoritarian and anti-democratic practices are used differently by regimes to undermine democracy, including by rewriting their nation’s history with tools of disinformation always at hand, and strengthening cults of personality. This includes Marcos in the Philippines, Modi in India and the military in Myanmar and Thailand.

 Authoritarian rulers continue to strengthen their cults of personality. Anti-democratic rulers from Marcos in the Philippines and, Modi in India to, the military in Mmyanmar andin Tthailand, all seek to rewrite their nation’s history with tools of disinformation always at hand.

In the midst of uncertainty, the Asia Pacific Committee calls for solidarity. Only through robust cooperation among our organizations can meaningful action be initiated.

 Asia Pacific Committee firmly resolves:

1) To condemn all wars of conquest, especially the war on Ukraine which seeks to violate the sovereignty of free nations, and to commit to supporting Ukraine’s needs.

2) To support a stronger emphasis on ocean conservation initiatives, including comprehensive prohibitions of Deep Sea Mining, bottom trawling, and all extractive ocean industries that disrupt ecosystems.

3) To fight for stronger action on all causes and effects of climate change, and for the rights of those affected through a just transition and compassionate refugee policy.

4) To emphatically condemn authoritarian regimes, and all systems that empower them, in the Asia-Pacific and globally.

5) To condemn the junta in Myanmar and the murder of young activists under their regime.

6) To condemn the violations of Taiwanese sovereignty and territorial integrity by the PRC.

7) To condemn the PRC authoritarian rule in Tibet and demand the immediate end to arbitrary arrest and detention of Tibetans.

8) To support calls to uphold the sovereignty of the Philippine territory in the West Philippine Sea.

9) To actively support measures to maintain the integrity of a free press, and to combat disinformation and misinformation.

10) To raise awareness of the globally decreasing social and economic power of younger generations, and the readjustment of power in workplaces, wealth and politics required to ensure resilience against intergenerational challenges.

Esto va en contra de los estándares constitucionales e internacionales en materia de derechos humanos y seguridad ciudadana los cuales señalan que las Fuerzas Armadas sólo deben intervenir en la seguridad pública de forma temporal, en circunstancias excepcionales y bajo la supervisión efectiva de órganos civiles independientes.

La militarización de las fuerzas de seguridad ha ido aumentando, sin embargo, esto no se ha traducido en una reducción de la criminalidad. Esto representa un retroceso para la seguridad pública basada en los derechos humanos. La adscripción de la Guardia Nacional a la Secretaría de la Defensa elimina la posibilidad de un retiro progresivo de las fuerzas armadas de las calles.

Para IUSY es inaceptable este enfoque militarizado de la seguridad pública el cual ha tenido consecuencias desastrosas para los derechos humanos. Más de 100,000 personas se encuentran desaparecidas en México, mientras que el ejército y la marina han sido acusados de violaciones generalizadas de derechos humanos en un clima de total impunidad.

La amenaza más grande para la democracia es la militarización de la seguridad pública. Es una condena para vivir en una guerra que se va a recrudecer y el rechazo inminente a la construcción de la paz.

La Militarización nunca será la solución.

During the last September 13, the Morality Police arrested a 22 years-old women, Zhina Amini, also known as Mahsa Amini, in Tehran, Iran.

Unfortunately, and after being tortured and beaten by the iranian police forces, she was a fatal victim of the crime committed by the authorities on September 17. We express our condolences to her family and friends and highly condemn the police brutality that was exercised against Mahsa.

Mahsa’s only crime was not complying with the hijab regulations, which the regime has imposed on all women across Iran and Kurdistan since coming to power in 1979. Her death has united Iranian and Kurdish society and brought many political, artistic and sports figures to the fore.

As a consequence of this horrific crime and of police brutality, the Kurdish people have declared a nationwide strike on Monday and Kurdish youth stood in the streets against the police that brutally attacks people. At this moment, we unfortunately have to mourn 4 martyrs and to highlight that more than 110 people have been injured in Kurdistan.

The International Union of Socialist Youth stands in solidarity with all women and especially supports kurdish women’s freedom, while condemning the behavior of the Islamic Republic. The IUSY once again reiterates full support to the freedom-seeking people of Kurdistan.

International Union of Socialist Youth

20/09/2022

Como organización juvenil manifestamos nuestro rechazo a la violencia en todas sus manifestaciones, debemos entender este intento de magnicidio como un atentado a una institución de la democracia. En el mundo abundan hechos donde la escalada de la intolerancia nos ha llevado a conflictos muy complejos, en muchos casos con luchas armadas y persecuciones políticas. Sabemos que nada bueno sale de eso, cualquier discurso que avale o no condene lo ocurrido, es inadmisible.

Es imperioso saber qué es lo que pasó, por que pasó, y asegurarnos que este tipo de cosas no vuelvan a suceder. Un hecho de este tipo, contra una representante elegida democráticamente, pone en juego las bases sobre lo que se funda la sociedad.

IUSY siempre defenderá el método pacífico que está en la esencia de la democracia, convencidos de que ese es el camino para vencer la violencia en el mundo.

English Version

*From IUSY we want to express our deep shock and condemnation about what happened on the night of September with the Vice President of the Argentine Nation, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
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As a youth organization, we express our rejection of violence in all its manifestations, we must understand this assassination attempt as an attack on an institution of democracy. In the world there are many events where the escalation of intolerance has led us to very complex conflicts, in many cases with armed struggles and political persecution. We know that nothing good comes out of that, any speech that endorses or does not condemn what happened is inadmissible.

It is imperative to know what happened, why it happened, and make sure that this type of thing does not happen again. An act of this type, against a democratically elected representative, puts at stake the foundations on which society is founded.

IUSY will always defend the peaceful method that is the essence of democracy, convinced that this is the way to overcome violence in the world

Versión en Español

La Unión Internacional de Juventudes Socialistas (IUSY, por sus siglas en inglés), manifiesta gran preocupación por la situación política, económica y social de la Argentina.

El Gobierno nacional, con una grave irresponsabilidad, somete al pueblo argentino a las vicisitudes de su propia interna entre el Presidente Alberto Fernández y su Vicepresidenta Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. La renuncia del Ministro de Economía Martin Guzmán es la consecuencia más evidente y peligrosa de esta pelea, la cual provocó un aumento de 308 puntos en el Riesgo País y una disparada del precio real del dólar.

Esto significa más pobreza y más inflación, que es la más elevada en treinta años y que castiga siempre a los más débiles. A dos años y medio de haber asumido, aún no existe un plan económico, ni claras posiciones acerca de las reformas que necesita el país, ni compromiso político para efectuar el llamado a la concertación con las demás fuerzas políticas.

Condenamos, como juventudes comprometidas y activas, los deliberados ataques a la institucionalidad argentina, ya sea que éstos se encarnen en figuras del mismo partido gobernante, o en peligrosas expresiones de derecha, o en importantes medios de comunicación que a estas últimas responden.

El pueblo argentino se encuentra abatido y sumergido en esta crisis que atraviesa todas las facetas de la vida pública y privada. En Argentina existe un manifiesto abandono educativo; una pobreza escalofriante, que alcanza a la mitad de la población y casi 7 de cada 10 niños en el conurbano bonaerense; una inseguridad angustiante, debida, fundamentalmente, al avance del narcotráfico; una inflación histórica que ya ha superado el 60% interanual; un preocupante desabastecimiento de gasoil, necesario para el transporte de la producción agrícola.

Todo ello se suma a los problemas estructurales que el Gobierno nacional, lejos de revertirlos, los pronuncia. Entre ellos, Argentina sufre con un sistema judicial corrompido, que lejos está del valor republicano de tener una justicia independiente de intereses políticos y económicos. Cuenta con un sector formal del trabajo marcadamente débil, en un país con la mitad de sus trabajadores en el sector informal, con institutos jurídicos que carecen de capacidad para velar por los intereses de los y las trabajadoras. Existen daños ambientales terribles y que se consolidan como irreversibles, como en la provincia de Córdoba, donde ya se perdió el 95% del bosque nativo, o en la región litoral del Paraná, con quemas de humedales y sequías históricas, todo ello producido por la falta de control estatal.

Nuestro llamado, entonces, apunta a que el Gobierno nacional aporte responsabilidad y cordura ante esta dramática situación. A que ponga por delante los intereses de todo el pueblo argentino, y no sus propias internas. A que convoque a una gran concertación nacional, haciendo lo necesario para darle al país un programa y una vida pública seria, comprometida, solidaria y democrática.

IUSY expresses its concern about the economic, political and social situation in Argentina.

English Version

The International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) expresses great concern about the political, economic and social situation in Argentina.

The national government, being irresponsible, submits the argentines to the vicissitudes of its own internship between President Alberto Fernández and his Vice President, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. The resignation of Economy Minister, Martin Guzmán, is the most obvious and dangerous consequence of this fight, which caused an increase of 308 points in Country Risk and a huge rise of the price of the dollar.

This scenario caused more poverty and more inflation that punishes the weakest ones, the highest in thirty years. Two and a half years after taking office, there is still no economic plan, no clear positions on the reforms the country needs, and no political commitment to make the call for agreement with the other political forces.

We condemn the deliberate attacks on Argentine institutions, whether they are embodied by figures from the ruling party itself, or by dangerous right-wing expressions, or by important media outlets that respond to the latter.

The Argentines are dejected and submerged in this crisis that crosses all facets of public and private life. In Argentina there is an abandonment of education; a chilling poverty, which reaches half of the population and almost 7 out of 10 children in the suburbs of Buenos Aires; distressing insecurity, fundamentally due to the advance of drug trafficking; historical inflation that has already exceeded 60% year-on-year; a worrying shortage of diesel, necessary for the transport of agricultural production.

There are also structural historical problems that the national government is pronouncing. Argentina suffers from a corrupt judicial system, which is far from the republican value of having justice independent of political and economic interests. It has a markedly weak formal labor sector, in a country with half of its workers in the informal sector, with legal institutes that lack the capacity to look after the interests of workers. There are terrible environmental damages that are consolidated as irreversible, as in the province of Córdoba, where 95% of the native forest has already been lost, or in the coastal region of Paraná, with the burning of wetlands and historical droughts, all of this caused by the lack of state control.

For all the said before, IUSY request the national government to provide responsibility in the face of this dramatic situation. To put forward the interests of the entire Argentine people, and not their own internal ones. We ask to call for a great national agreement, doing what is necessary to give the country a program and a serious, committed, supportive and democratic public life.

IUSY exprime sa préoccupation face à la situation économique, politique et sociale en Argentine.

Version française

L’Union internationale de la jeunesse socialiste (IUSY) exprime sa grande inquiétude face à la situation politique, économique et sociale en Argentine.

 Le gouvernement national, avec une grave irresponsabilité, soumet le peuple argentin aux vicissitudes de son propre internat entre le président Alberto Fernández et sa vice-présidente Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.  La démission du ministre de l’Économie Martin Guzmán est la conséquence la plus évidente et la plus dangereuse de cette lutte, qui a provoqué une augmentation de 308 points du risque pays et une flambée du prix réel du dollar.

 Cela signifie plus de pauvreté et plus d’inflation, qui est la plus élevée depuis trente ans et qui punit toujours les plus faibles.  Deux ans et demi après son arrivée au pouvoir, il n’y a toujours pas de plan économique, pas de positions claires sur les réformes dont le pays a besoin, et pas d’engagement politique pour faire l’appel à l’accord avec les autres forces politiques.

 Nous condamnons, en tant que jeunesse engagée et active, les attaques délibérées contre les institutions argentines, qu’elles s’incarnent dans des personnalités du parti au pouvoir lui-même, ou dans des expressions de droite dangereuses, ou dans d’importants médias qui répondent à ces dernières.

 Le peuple argentin est abattu et submergé par cette crise qui traverse toutes les facettes de la vie publique et privée.  En Argentine, il y a un abandon scolaire manifeste ;  une pauvreté glaçante, qui touche la moitié de la population et près de 7 enfants sur 10 dans la banlieue de Buenos Aires ;  une insécurité affligeante, due essentiellement à la progression du trafic de drogue ;  une inflation historique qui a déjà dépassé 60% en glissement annuel ;  une pénurie inquiétante de gasoil, nécessaire au transport de la production agricole.

 Tout cela s’ajoute aux problèmes structurels que le gouvernement national, loin de renverser, prononce.  Parmi eux, l’Argentine souffre d’un système judiciaire corrompu, loin de la valeur républicaine d’une justice indépendante des intérêts politiques et économiques.  Il a un secteur du travail formel nettement faible, dans un pays avec la moitié de ses travailleurs dans le secteur informel, avec des instituts juridiques qui n’ont pas la capacité de s’occuper des intérêts des travailleurs.  Il y a de terribles dommages environnementaux qui sont consolidés comme irréversibles, comme dans la province de Córdoba, où 95% de la forêt indigène a déjà été perdue, ou dans la région côtière de Paraná, avec l’incendie des zones humides et les sécheresses historiques, toutes causées par l’absence de contrôle étatique.

 Notre appel pointe donc vers le gouvernement national qui doit faire preuve de responsabilité et de bon sens face à cette situation dramatique.  Mettre en avant les intérêts de tout le peuple argentin, et non les leurs.  Appeler à une grande entente nationale, faire le nécessaire pour donner au pays un programme et une vie publique sérieuse, engagée, solidaire et démocratique.

The US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the nation’s right to abortion is the latest step in a history that began in 1973, with the ruling in the controversial case of Roe v. Wade. Overturning Roe v. Wade will not end abortion, it will only end safe abortions and access to
healthcare for millions of women.

The US is deeply divided both structurally and socially. The SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v Wade will exacerbate all forms of division, among contributions to the decline of US democratic integrity. Globally, the impact of this decision only validates and empowers threats to reproductive justice everywhere.

The Supreme Court’s decision sends a message that normalizes gender and sexualized inequality, gives free reign to incidents of violence, removes social safety nets for accountability, bodily autonomy, and harm reduction. Furthermore, a constitutionally guaranteed personal liberty is taken away and utterly disregarding the one in four women in the United States who make the decision to end a pregnancy.

Utter chaos lies ahead and will ignite a public health crisis in the US. The most economically vulnerable will also be the most affected.

Economic inequality in the US will drive the remaining access to all reproductive healthcare, not just abortion care. The privatized US healthcare system is already inaccessible to those with economic instability – immigrants, part-time workers, unemployed, houseless, and otherwise
low-income communities.

Travelling across state lines or abroad for an abortion is not affordable for all women. Many will resort, experts predict, to the alternative of abortion pills, which are less safe for patients.

As of the ruling, abortion rights will be determined by the states unless Congress acts.  Nearly half of the states have already passed or will pass laws banning abortion, while others have enacted strict measures to regulate the procedure.

Each of USs 50 internal administrations will be able to prohibit the possibility of intervening during the pregnancy process, or not. Estimates indicate that the map of the United States will most likely be divided in two, between those that enable it and those that will restrict the
incredibly difficult, lifechanging and private decision and right of abortion.

Abortion access is a socialist issue, it is a feminist issue, and it is a systemic racial issue.

This situation shows that women’s rights, as human rights, have been in constant dispute throughout history. This is a setback in the guarantee of the human rights of pregnant women and people, reflects how conservative and right-wing groups are determined to put at risk the life of those who decide to interrupt their pregnancy and their progress in other rights related to women and gender freedoms.

IUSY regrets what happened recently in the United States, which represents a worrying step backwards in rights and means that many women will continue to put their lives at risk by going underground.

We call for respect for the progressiveness of human rights and ensuring every person’s right to make decisions about their body and their lives, as well as access to the full range of reproductive healthcare.

IUSY stands firmly on the side of women and will continue to fight and advocate for expanded healthcare rights for all women and ensure that a right to choose is never taken away.

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Desde la UNIÓN INTERNACIONAL DE JUVENTUDES SOCIALISTAS (IUSY) rechazamos y condenamos la grave conmoción social que se vive en Ecuador desde el 13 de junio. Desde que iniciaron las jornadas de protestas para exigir las justas demandas al gobierno la Alianza por los Derechos Humanos en el Ecuador registró, hasta el mediodía del 21 de junio del 2022, 39 vulneraciones de derechos humanos a lo largo y ancho del país. Ello se traducen en 79 detenciones, y más de 50 personas heridas. Así mismo, la represión ha dejado hasta la fecha dos víctimas mortales.

En este contexto, denunciamos el accionar violento de la fuerza pública ante las caravanas de personas que se han movilizado hacia Quito para que su voz sea escuchada y rechazamos la vil agresión dictatorial de intimidación al ordenar la militarización de la Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana y la sede de la Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Campesinas, Indígenas y Negras  (FENOCIN).

La grave conmoción social que se vive en Ecuador responde a un sinnúmero de problemáticas no resueltas por las administraciones gubernamentales durante los últimos años. Las diversas organizaciones agrario-campesinas, los sectores populares, feministas, ecologistas, estudiantes universitarios y secundarios que hoy se expresan en las calles, demandan al presidente Guillermo Lasso inversión en salud, educación, viabilidad, reactivación económica de los pequeños y medianos productores, condiciones justas para el trabajo y marcos normativos que permitan una vida digna a quienes menos tienen.

El actual presidente Lasso, con su agenda neoliberal, amenazó a las instituciones de educación superior con reducir aún más sus presupuestos, a fin de impedir que abran sus puertas al pueblo. Durante los últimos dos días, la policía nacional ha invadido los recintos de la Universidad Salesiana, la Escuela Politécnica Nacional, la Universidad de Cuenca y la Universidad Central del Ecuador. Las instituciones de educación superior han sido declaradas como zonas de paz y acopio; no obstante, se han registrado acciones que violentan la autonomía universitaria consagrada en la Constitución de la República en el artículo 355 y la Ley Orgánica de Educación Superior artículo 19.

En el marco del paro nacional, las acciones y omisiones del gobierno han elevado la conflictividad pues actúa con un doble discurso: mientras en comunicados, ruedas de prensa y declaraciones ante medios tradicionales, habla de diálogo y paz, en acciones concretas evidenciamos que la represión es forma de interactuar con quienes le exigen a la Función Ejecutiva respuestas claras ante sus demandas.

Por lo expuesto, rechazamos la permanente criminalización de la protesta social en Ecuador, y  hacemos un llamado a la Comunidad Internacional y los organismos de Derechos Humanos para que pongan especial atención a lo que ocurre en el país.

IUSY statement on the serious social upheaval in Ecuador

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The INTERNATIONAL UNION OF SOCIALIST YOUTH (IUSY) rejects and condemn the serious social commotion that has been taking place in Ecuador since June 13. Since the beginning of the protests, the Alliance for Human Rights in Ecuador registered, until midday on June 21, 39 violations of human rights throughout the country. This translates into 79 arrests, and more than 50 people injured. In addition, the repression has so far resulted in two fatalities.

In this context, we denounce the violent actions of the security forces against the caravans of people who have mobilized to Quito to make their voices heard and we reject the vile dictatorial aggression of intimidation by ordering the militarization of Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana and the headquarters of the National Confederation of Peasant, Indigenous and Black Organisations (FENOCIN, in Spanish).

The serious social unrest in Ecuador is the result of a number of problems that have not been solved by government administrations in recent years. The various agrarian-peasant organisations, the popular sectors, feminists, ecologists, university and secondary school students who are today expressing themselves in the streets, are demanding that President Guillermo Lasso invest in health, education, viability, economic reactivation of small and medium-sized producers, fair working conditions and regulatory frameworks that allow a dignified life for those who have the least.

Current president Lasso, and his government`s neoliberal agenda, threatened higher education institutions with further cuts in their budgets in order to prevent them from opening their doors to the people. For the past two days, the national police have invaded the campuses of the Salesian University, the National Polytechnic School, the University of Cuenca and the Central University of Ecuador. The higher education institutions have been declared zones of peace and collection; however, there have been actions that violate the university autonomy enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic in Article 355 and the Organic Law of Higher Education Article 19.

In the framework of the national strike, the actions and omissions of the government have increased the conflict because it acts with a double discourse: while in press conferences and statements to traditional media it speaks of dialogue and peace, in concrete actions we see that repression is the way to interact with those who demand clear answers to their demands from the Executive Function.

Therefore, we reject the permanent criminalisation of social protest in Ecuador, and we call on the international community and human rights organisations to pay special attention to what is happening in the country.

Déclaration de l’IUSY sur les graves bouleversements sociaux en Équateur

-en français-

Depuis l’UNION INTERNATIONALE DE LA JEUNESSE SOCIALISTE (IUSY), nous rejetons et condamnons la grave agitation sociale qui a lieu en Équateur depuis le 13 juin. Depuis le début des journées de protestation pour exiger des demandes justes au gouvernement, l’Alliance pour les droits de l’homme en Équateur a enregistré, jusqu’à midi le 21 juin 2022, 39 violations des droits de l’homme dans tout le pays. Cela se traduit par 79 arrestations, et plus de 50 personnes blessées. En outre, la répression a fait jusqu’à présent deux morts.

Dans ce contexte, nous dénonçons les actions violentes des forces de sécurité contre les caravanes de personnes qui se sont mobilisées vers Quito pour faire entendre leur voix et nous rejetons la vile agression dictatoriale d’intimidation en ordonnant la militarisation de la Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana et du siège de la Confédération nationale des organisations paysannes, indigènes et noires (FENOCIN, en espagnol).

La grave agitation sociale en Équateur est le résultat d’un certain nombre de problèmes qui n’ont pas été résolus par les administrations gouvernementales ces dernières années. Les différentes organisations agraires et paysannes, les secteurs populaires, les féministes, les écologistes, les étudiants des universités et des écoles secondaires qui s’expriment aujourd’hui dans les rues, exigent du président Guillermo Lasso qu’il investisse dans la santé, l’éducation, la viabilité, la réactivation économique des petits et moyens producteurs, des conditions de travail équitables et des cadres réglementaires qui permettent une vie digne à ceux qui ont le moins.

L’actuel président Lasso, avec son programme néolibéral, a menacé les établissements d’enseignement supérieur de nouvelles coupes dans leurs budgets afin de les empêcher d’ouvrir leurs portes à la population. Depuis deux jours, la police nationale a envahi les campus de l’université salésienne, de l’école polytechnique nationale, de l’université de Cuenca et de l’université centrale de l’Équateur. Les établissements d’enseignement supérieur ont été déclarés zones de paix et de collecte ; cependant, il y a eu des actions qui ont violé l’autonomie universitaire inscrite dans la Constitution de la République à l’article 355 et dans la loi organique de l’enseignement supérieur à l’article 19.

Dans le cadre de la grève nationale, les actions et les omissions du gouvernement ont augmenté le conflit car il agit avec un double discours : alors que dans les communiqués, les conférences de presse et les déclarations aux médias traditionnels, il parle de dialogue et de paix, dans les actions concrètes nous voyons que la répression est la manière d’interagir avec ceux qui exigent des réponses claires à leurs demandes de la part de la fonction exécutive.

Nous rejetons donc la criminalisation permanente de la protestation sociale en Équateur, et nous appelons la communauté internationale et les organisations de défense des droits de l’homme à accorder une attention particulière à ce qui se passe dans le pays.

IUSY QUEER WORKING GROUP

To this day, same sex sexual activity is still criminalised in 69 countries around the world. Laws enabling trans people to legally change their gender are implemented in only 96 countries. However, according to the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) only 25 of them do not have “prohibitive requirements”. In 13 countries it is still illegal to “cross-dress”, so to dress not according to your official gender. These numbers show the unjust and unsafe situation for queer people from law’s perspective. But even if there are laws in charge to acknowledge the existing of queer and trans people, it does not mean they are safe. The Universal declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right to security of the person and protection against violence or bodily harm. Regardless of that, in most countries no law prohibits the discrimination based on sexuality or being trans. As a result of that, queer and trans people are often facing violence, be it physically, verbally or structurally. 

Despite the gains made for the rights of queer people around the world, many nations are continuing to see a year-on-year rise in hate crimes comitted against queer and trans individuals. These hate crimes do not occur in isolation, but rather are spurred on and encouraged when governments fail to address institutional bigotry. According to the ILGA, only 11 countries have constitutional protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation. The lack of equal constitutional rights for queer people feeds into overarching societal prejudice, and subsequently creates a hostile environment. In order to address the hostile environments directly affecting queer people, national governments must take action to enshrine protections for queer and trans individuals in law.

We as social democratic and socialist youth organizations call upon our parties, especially those in governing power to to use their political weight to fight for the rights of the LGBTIAQ* community. To work towards legislature that prohibits hate crimes and enables free expression of gender identity and sexual orientation. But legislation and politics is not enough. We also need a societal change!

Therefore we as IUSY members call on our members and comrades to engage with people and fight queer- and transphobia and hate wherever we come across it. We have to work together so that being yourself and loving who you love will no longer be a threat to one’s life. 

“I chose the journalism to be close to the people, it might not be easy to change the reality, but at least I could bring their voice to the world” SHIREEN ABU AKLEH

IUSY strongly condemns the killing of a Palestinian journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh.

The Israeli occupation forces have executed the Palestinian famous Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, with live ammunition in her head in the occupied West Bank, while covering Israeli army raids in the city of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank on Wednesday morning. Another journalist, Ali al-Samoudi, was also wounded by a bullet in the back in line of duty.

The incident was recorded live and according to witnesses including Al-Samoudi and other journalists, Abu Akleh was wearing her press vest, helmet, id badge, and was standing with other journalists when she was executed. There were no Palestinian fighters present when the journalist was shot, and there were no direct clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in the same spot, and as asserted the journalists had been directly targeted.

IUSY condemns this heinous crime, which intends to only prevent the media from conducting their duty and holds the Israeli government and the occupation forces responsible for the killing of Shireen.

IUSY also calls on the international community to condemn and hold Israel accountable for their intentional targetting and killing of Palestinians. This crime is considered a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and international conventions and norms, which stipulate that journalists and media workers must be protected. For decades, Israel has targeted Palestinian journalists covering the occupied Palestinian territory, killing dozens of reporters and injuring and imprisoning hundreds more.

Journalists covering the occupied West Bank have become accustomed to Israeli attacks. When covering demonstrations or confrontations in the West Bank, journalists are often shot with tear gas, rubber bullets and live ammunition.

Israel consistently violates international human rights laws in the occupied territory, but rarely is accountability ever demanded by third-party states and the global institutions responsible for ensuring and implementing justice.

We emphasize that targeting journalists constitutes a crime under the international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

Furthermore, IUSY believes that this crime reflects a policy to silence the press practiced by the Israeli occupation forces, aiming to hide the truth and stifle a counter narrative that exposes the Israeli occupation’s crimes against the Palestinian people.

Therefore, IUSY calls upon the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Commission of Inquiry to take a clear and unwavering position, and investigate the Israeli occupation crimes against Palestinian civilians, including journalists, as ongoing and recurrent crimes.

The State of Israel must be accountable for the ongoing Apartheid in the illegally occupied territories of Palestine.

The Trans Day of Visibility takes place every year on 31^st of March. It celebrates trans, non-binary and genderqueer people and highlights their struggle for liberation, representation, and recognition. Still all around the globe trans people are discriminated against, often not even legally able to live in their true gender. We as international organisation of young socialists, stand by all trans people in their fight to live. We do not want a life where they can only survive but truly thrive.

To end discrimination against queer and especially trans people, visibility is a necessity, as it manifests their variety in existence and diminishes prejudices and fears against the community. Trans people are not one homogenous block but millions of different lives and experiences. On this day we want to celebrate their existence and the long way they have gone. Thanks to many brave and strong trans people living out and proud, more and more people can identify themselves with them and find words for their own identity. Visibility is providing words for feelings that are so hard to describe.

We stand proudly with all our trans, non-binary and genderqueer brothers and sisters all around the world. United in the fight for a better and just world.

For this year’s International Day of Transgender Visibility we asked three comrades from Germany, the Philippines and Uruguay some questions concerning transgender visibility and rights.

What does visibility mean to you and why is it important?

Visibility is relevant to help one another on our own journeys, to inform ourselves and to share knowledge about the different possibilities of transition processes. In this sense, I consider that it is not only important the visibility of trans people but also to give visibility to social collectives and organizations that can guide people in the beginning of their processes, who have info on the various gender expressions, outside the cis-binary.

– Amelie Galisteo, Uruguay

Visibility for me, means to be included in the decision-making process in creating policies for the progress of everyone. We all have our voice, though our experiences may differ from the others, it is equally important for it to be heard so that we can celebrate diversity in order for a progressive society to thrive.

– Sheen Melican, Philippines

Visibility to me means being open about who I am to everyone.

– Theresia Stahl, German

2. What is the political and social situation in your country regarding trans rights?

Uruguay has a Comprehensive Law for Trans People that was carried out by several social organizations and was approved in October 2018. Still, formal equality does not automatically translate into real equality. For trans people outside of Montevideo it is almost impossible to access hormonal therapy and the delays and obstacles that exist to start the processes are immense /Amelie

The views and opinions in the Philippines still align with the patriarch and toxic masculinity mentality, the majority are having a hard time understanding about LGBTQ topics and the depths and complexities of being trans /Sheen

The laws guiding transition in Germany were never updated by the legislature since 1981. Our Supreme Court has over time shot many of the worst parts of this law down, like forced sterilization or banning trans people from ever marrying. The new government of social democrats, greens and liberals promised to abolish the old law and pass a new law giving trans people the right to medically and legally transition without extensive gatekeeping / Theresia

How can people in your country engage and support the queer community?

In order to support the Uruguayan trans community and to truly commit ourselves, more information needs to be disseminated to the cis heteronormative population in order to fight against the existing disinformation and achieve a cultural change where we can be truly free and equal / Amelie

People can engage and support the queer community by starting to educate and free themselves from the biases and stereotypes that they were taught while growing up. They can support and empower us by actively participating in initiatives and lobbying for legislations, have a care when someone from the community experiences injustices or discrimination, and be an Ally everyday in creating and keeping a society that is inclusive, respectful, and protective of our rights / Sheen

People in my country can support the queer community best by fighting the ongoing fight against trans exclusionary regressives all across the political spectrum, as well as through political means supporting the queer communities of our close neighbours in eastern Europe / Theresia

In these challenging times, when we are living in unusual circumstances, starting with the pandemic and ending with a devastating war, Balkan countries have been particularly affected.

Right-wing populism and nationalism across the Balkans have been arising, and threatening security and stability in our countries.

In recent weeks, we have witnessed gross violations of international law and casualties caused by the Russian military actions in Ukraine. Also, many Russian peace activists have been imprisoned, apart from already having a lot of setbacks in exercising their human right to public gathering.

Even before the war in Ukraine started, tensions in the Balkan region, supported by sowing nationalism and nationalist rhetoric, were present and put the stability of the region into question.

Furthermore, the fear of rising gas, energy and food prices resulting from the war in Ukraine are also very strong in the Balkan countries, where the standard of living is much lower than those in the more prosperous EU countries.

Current events show that keeping Balkan countries on the European path, and maintaining peace, prosperity and stability in the region, has never been as important as it is now.

During the BRT Committee meeting in March 2022 in Belgrade, we discussed the challenges that our countries have been facing during these worrying circumstances.

As young socialists and social democrats, we defend our shared values, including democracy, respect of human rights, global peace and stability.

We must act, and we therefore call on all the responsible political actors to support all demands mentioned below and to stand by our side:

1. IUSY Balkan Round Table Committee condemns the Russian invasion and war in Ukraine. We stand in solidarity with Ukraine and support the democratic aspirations and fundamental freedoms of the Ukrainian people.
2. Nationalist and authoritarian forces must be stopped. Silence and non-condemnation of military aggression means supporting military attacks and sowing instability, which have been seen in the actions of authoritarian leaders in the region.
3. We call upon our governments to establish peace and stability in the region by finding solutions for current conflicts via constructive dialogue.
4. We are united in our efforts for a better life for young people in the Balkan region and re-establish a credible perspective for the Western Balkan countries to join the European Union.
5. We are deeply concerned by the crackdown happening within the Russian Federation on dissidents and civil society by the Putin regime.

Dear comrades,

IUSY World Council is back in a physical format! We’re looking forward to welcoming you all in Tirana, this June.

2022 is an important year to discuss the challenges of youth in the framework of the 2030 agenda. As a socialist, social democratic and labour organization we are called to address the issues that affect our generation today, but also the issues of the future, thus reaffirming our agenda for a more egalitarian and just world.

In recent times, we have seen the fragility of the world in the face of a pandemic that acts regardless of borders, ideology or social status, having a dominant impact on the youth. Nevertheless, young people still raise the flags of hope in the face of the different challenges that affect everyone.

Given that there are less than ten years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, from IUSY we are called to contribute to progress throughout the world without leaving anyone behind; and that is why this council is planned to discuss, from the perspective of the youth, the challenges and also the contributions that we can make to the world from our organization. Together we will make an equal world possible for everyone.

This year our member organization FESYA from Albania will be hosting our world council, and we are happy to welcome you in Tirana.

Attached you will find all the technical information for the IUSY World Council. Please note that we urge all member organizations to register by April 1, 2022 (or latest by April 22, 2022).

We hope to see you in Albania for a fruitful and inspiring World Council for all.

IUSY expresses dismay at the return of the war in Europe and strongly condemns the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, which it considers a severe threat to global security. Furthermore, pain and bewilderment are expressed for the news relating to the first victims of the conflict.

IUSY calls for an end to all violence and military actions against Ukraine, convokes diplomatic negotiations and reiters that President Putin and the Russian political and military leadership will have to answer to the international community for the violation of international law and any violence against Ukrainian citizens.

IUSY appeals to regional and international partners and countries to support every possible diplomatic effort for peace and disarmament, guaranteeing the respect for humanitarian law, protecting refugees in border areas and safeguarding civilians, such as children.

It is high time to stop the war.

To all interested service providers:

IUSY is looking forward to fully digitalize its services of communication with Member Organisations through a new website, platform and communication plan.

For this reason, we are launching an open call to all service providers and possible partners who could help us designing a new IUSY Digital Platform, with fully integrated digital solutions, as a new approach to post-pandemic communication with all IUSY Member Organisations.

Therefore, and without prejudices for previous consultations, we are launching a call for offers that can contemplate:
1) A renovation of IUSY website;
2) The creation of a new IUSY Hub / IUSY Integrated Platform for MOs;
3) Maintenance and workshops on both technologies.

Proposals including a vision for a communication strategy between IUSY and its MOs, with or without parallel in other similar political organisations or NGOs, and between IUSY and partners/media will be additionally valued.

The call will be open until the 6th of March and all the requests might be available in the following folder.

Please do not hesitate to contribute and to make any necessary questions to iusy@iusy.org.

Dear Comrades,

This year in cooperation with the Kurt Löwenstein Youth Education Centre which is run by the Socialist Youth of Germany – Die Falken near Berlin the time has come finally for a IUSY Queer working seminar in person!

• When: 11-18 April
• Where: Werneuchen (Berlin region), Germany
• Deadline for registration: 21st of February (deadline has been extended)

Kurt Löwenstein will host its annual Queer Easter seminar with the theme Queering Socialism in which IUSY will participate with its own delegation on behalf of invitation from Vitus Mayr, Jusos Germany and Sofia Di Patrizi, GD Italy representatives from the Kurt Löwenstein International team. Together we will look at the connection between Queer movements and socialism and why we need both in our struggle for a just and equal society. A special programme will be organised for members of IUSY member organisations together with the IUSY Queer Working Group with a combination of own sessions as well as shared sessions with leftist queer activists from all over the world.

Queer Easter is an activity that has been hosted by the Kurt Löwenstein Education Center for more than 20 years. It aims at uniting socialist youth as well as LGBTQIA* communities from all over the world for one week of discussing, exchanging knowledge, making friends and planning activities for the future. The training will be about:

The training will be about:

• ideas and methods of non-formal education and socialist education
• inclusion of various political and cultural aspects in regards to the theme
• Anti-capitalism and pink washing
• Queer struggle historically and currently all over the world
• How to be a queer activist
• How to get active in the IUSY Queer Working Group

Participants profile:

• Belong to a IUSY member organisation (activity is aimed towards grass root activists not leadership)
• Be aged 18-35
• Have a proficient level of english (the only working language during the activity)
• Availability and commitment during the whole duration of the activity
• Motivation to be active in the IUSY Queer Working Group

Participation fee

50-100 EUR depending on your country of residence. For selected participants IUSY will cover the participation fee costs.

Travel cost reimbursement

Travel costs for selected participants will be covered. No tickets should be covered without the confirmation from the organisers side.

Online registration

https://www.kurt-loewenstein.de/formular/online-registration-queer-easter-2022

NOTE: In order for the registration to be complete interested applicants also need to email project manager Diana Ghafour on diana.ghafour@iusy.org expressing their interest to participate in the activity.

NOTE: Please make sure to put your organisations name when you fill in the application and also mention that your organisation is a IUSY member. Otherwise we will not be able to identify. Example: Jusos Germany/IUSY or GD Italy/IUSY

NOTE: On the comments section please share your motivation for why you want to join the activity and further sharing your skills within the IUSY Queer Working Group. This is mandatory!

Visas
Participants needing a visa invitation, please apply as early as possible. You will receive a visa application if your application is selected.

Partner Mandate

Organisations without a partnership with Kurt Löwenstein Centre will need to sign a partner mandate in order for your participating members to be travel reimbursed.

Contact information

Should you have any question to hesitate to contact the Secretariat at diana.ghafour@iusy.org or Queer Working Group coordinator Julis.Jandl@iusy.org

We look forward to your registration!

In recent weeks, we – IUSY (the International Union of Socialists Youth), and YES (the Young European Socialists) – have been watching the developing situation along the Ukrainian-Russian border with deep concern. Along the Ukrainian-Russian border, Russia has carried out a significant military build-up, including the deployment of offensive weapons and undertaking reinforced trainings and military exercises. According to reports, Russia has continued to concentrate more intelligence units, special operations and marine forces along both the border, and in the occupied Crimea and Donbas. Finally, we have witnessed the propagation of intensified extensive and virulent disinformation campaigns against Ukraine and NATO, and the perpetration of cyber-attacks upon Ukrainian governmental websites.

Considering these worrying circumstances, we conclude that the current aggressions from Russia and the corresponding uncertainty arising from this render impossible peace in the region of the Donbas and Ukraine, and endanger it for the rest of Europe. 

The current Russian military mobilisation and presence along the Ukrainian border, and the undertaking of a joint Russian/Belarussian military manoeuvre represents a threat to Ukraine and its people, against both state security and state sovereignty. IUSY and YES support the territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as the independence and sovereignty of the Ukrainian democracy. We recall and affirm the principle of constitutional consent, and strongly believe the people’s choice for a future of democratic stability and prosperity in Ukraine must be respected. We believe that the current threat against the Ukrainian people feeds the vicious circle of the post-Soviet power-struggle for hegemony in Eastern Europe; Russia willingly risks a violent escalation in this pursuit. Russia’s actions are attempts to destabilise the region and expand its influence while disregarding democratic sovereignty in independent states, which is unacceptable. 

Therefore, as an immediate first step to prevent escalation and minimise conflict, we demand the halt of any Russian military manoeuvres in the region, an end to the deployment of offensive weapons, and the withdrawal of any irregular Russian troops from the Eastern-Ukrainian border. As young socialists, we firmly believe that peace can be secured through dialogue and negotiations. 

We express our solidarity with the Ukrainian people and our comrades, support every means of international dialogue to secure peace and stability in the region and especially reinforce the reinstallation of the Trilateral Contact Group and the Normandy Format.

 The International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) expresses great concern about recent events in Swaziland (eSwatini) and the continuing violation of human rights against IUSY member organization Swaziland Youth Congress (SWAYOCO) and students by the despotic regime of King Mswati. 

On 31st January, 2021 we woke up to another sad news about the arrest of the Swaziland National Union of Students (SNUS) President and SWAYOCO member, Colani Maseko with malicious charges of Sedition. In the IUSY family we believe in the right to freedom of speech and freedom of assembly which Maseko was exercising, and such should not lead to an arrest. 

Our member organisation SWAYOCO and students have been central in demanding a democratic political system that would fight to address the glaring socio economic conditions, ranging from poverty, access to education, health care and importantly jobs for the majority of young people. Fighting for justice, equality and dignity should never be a crime 

We reiterate our last Congress resolution “Freedom and Democracy for Swaziland” states: 

“The International Union Socialist Youth (IUSY), call on for the democratization of Swaziland. The people of Swaziland have been denied their freedom for too long since political parties were banned in 1973 by the monarchy. The absolute monarchy run by King Mswati does not espouse the values of freedom, human rights which the world cherishes so much.” 

IUSY calls for the immediate release of Maseko and the hundreds of prisoners languishing in Swazi prisons. 

IUSY calls on the people of the world to stand in solidarity with the people of Swaziland. 

We call international bodies SADC, AU and UN to take action against the Swazi regime, the suffering has been too long. 

From the International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY), we express our concern about the latest developments in the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The provocative actions and the inflammatory rhetoric from Republika Srpska, which is rooted in nationalism, are leading to instability and calling into question Bosnia and Herzegovina’s territorial integrity, unity, and sovereignty. Further escalating the ongoing political crisis, and tensions among communities throughout the country, must be prevented. 

The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is critical, and the current political crisis is the worst since the war 1992-1995.  The entity Republika Srpska’s threat of secession from Bosnia and Herzegovina risks igniting an ethnic conflict reminiscent of the conflict that formed the basis of ethnic cleansing and genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina. To stop the negative political developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina the rest of the world must act and put political pressure on relevant institutions, political parties and individual politicians and public officials in Republika Srpska and the federal level of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian state.  

It follows from the Dayton Peace Accords that Republika Srpska is one of two “entities” that makes up Bosnia and Herzegovina,. The Dayton Peace Accords define the boundaries between the second entity “The Federation of Bosnia and Hercegovina” and Republika Srpska. 

After a long period of peace and stability, Bosnian-Serb president of Bosnia and Hercegovina, Milorad Dodik, and his nationalist party, which rules in Republika Srpska, has decided to intensely work on the destabilization of Bosnia and Herzegovina thus turning against the Dayton Peace Accords and the constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their aim is clear: Secession from Bosnia and Hercegovina and independence for Republika Srpska in a union with the Republic of Serbia. In connection with these demands, nationalist forces have been given considerable space in the form of demonstrations and unrest in general. Republika Srpska is an entity within the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina which must be respected.

IUSY condemns the riots that have taken place in the country and caused great unrest among the people of the country. The terrible values that increase cynicism and hatred must be overcome with solidarity and hope. Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country known for its diversity, openness and tolerance. Therefore, nationalist forces must be stopped. The rest of the world must act, and we therefore call on every political actors to support actions demanding that:

• Divisions in the form of a divided interpretation of the Dayton Agreement are stopped with immediate effect.
• All leaders must end the divisions by taking the necessary steps, through a constructive dialogue, to restore the normal functioning of the institutions and achieve the reforms that are important for the country and the better life of its people.
• The international community sanctions political parties, politicians and officials in Bosnia and Herzegovina who are inciting unrest, destability and ethnic conflict.

[ESP]

Desde IUSY hemos seguido con atención los hechos políticos en Chile, desde la revuelta de octubre del 2019 con alarmantes violaciones a los derechos humanos, hasta la puesta en marcha de la Convención Constitucional para elaborar una nueva Constitución en paridad y con participación de pueblos originarios. Hoy las conquistas alcanzadas por el pueblo de Chile enfrentan un debacle que definirá su futuro democrático y la posibilidad de dar respuesta efectiva a las necesidades que aquejan a su población.

En este sentido, nos subimos al árbol de la esperanza y manifestamos nuestro apoyo a la candidatura de Gabriel Boric, por ser un joven progresista que contribuirá al devenir democrático en el país latinoamericano.

Miramos con esperanza el proceso electoral que vivirán, con la certeza de que se avanzará en democracia, con respeto a los derechos humanos y en defensa de los más desposeídos.

[ENG]

From IUSY we have closely followed the political events in Chile, from the October 2019 revolt with an alarming situation of human rights violations, to the launch of the Constitutional Convention to draft a new Constitution in parity and with the participation of the native peoples. Today the conquests achieved by the people of Chile face a debacle that will define their democratic future and the possibility of giving an effective response to the needs that afflict the country.

Therefore, we are hopeful and express our support for the candidacy of Gabriel Boric, as he is a young progressive man who will contribute to the democratic future in the Latin American country.

We are attentive to the electoral process that they will go through, with the certainty that democracy will advance, with respect for human rights and in defense of the most deprived.

• What: Student Workin Group Meeting
• When: 30th November
• Time: 14:00-17:00 CET
• Where: Zoom, online platform
• Age: 18-35
• Deadline for registration: 25th November 12.00 CET

Outline

The Student Working Group 2021 will bring together young activists of IUSY member organisations from all 7 regions, online. The aim of the meeting is to learn on the implications of crisis situations on students rights, forms of education and enhance student international solidarity. The Covid-19 pandemic has not only affected student rights and education but the work of the IUSY student working group causing 1 year of inactivity for the working group. The meeting will offer a platform to discuss how the situation has affected student life in the regions, give space to engage in a dialogue on common struggles and obstacles, and work together to come up with ideas for how we can make the Student working Group in IUSY active again.

Participant’s Profile

Please note that the event must be gender-balanced and therefore the selection criteria will follow this premise in order to ensure such balance. Both the IUSY statues and the Global Project require gender balance.

Participants must be able to attend the entire programme of the seminar and should be interested in continuing being active in the working group after the seminar. This is due so that we can get the working group back on track according to the IUSY activity plan for 2022 and continue the struggle for student rights everywhere in the world.
No former experience is required but it is preferable that participnats are interested in students issues and human rights.

All participants must be aged 18-35 years old, with no exceptions.

How to apply

Participants must apply by filling out the registration form before deadline 25th of November 12.00 CET: https://forms.gle/upiZZ9VxFDAQYjP4A

Online Meeting

The meeting will take place online, through the online platform Zoom. Participants once confirmed their participation, will receive a link and an entry code to the meeting room.

Contact
Diana Ghafour
IUSY Project Manager
diana.ghafour@iusy.org

What: Global Seminar 2021

When: 21-24 October

Where: Stockholm, Sweden

Overview

The Global Seminar will gather together IUSY member organisations from all over the world to meet and share challenges young people and youth organisations have been facing since the beginning of the pandemic. The two day seminar will be a space for sharing out realities from different thematic perspectives based on the topic of Political Youth Participation. As previous Global Seminars, we will again have a joint session on the second day with the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY).

How to apply

Participants must apply by filling out the registration form that you can find here: https://forms.gle/N9BGdKU4Z22L6LXX9

Deadline for registration is on the 30th of September 12:00 CET. Participants requiring visa may want to register even further in advance to be safe. Keep in mind that there is a limited amount of spots. Thus, thought out answers to the questions are required as part of the selection process.

For more information regarding the activity, travel reimbursement, Visa, travel restrictions and participation fee please click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TBfm-J3yBn8H-DZNl79EaGgtpalW45WH/view?usp=sharing

Contacts

Diana Ghafour

diana.ghafour@iusy.org or iusy@iusy.org /+46 733572777

IUSY expresses its prominent concern for what is happening in the Republic of Guinea, condemns the attempt to cancel the constitution with violence, and asks for the relief of President Condé and the return of constitutional order through dialogue between the civil and political parties.

The IUSY has noted with concern the coup that took place in Guinea Conakry last week. The military seized power from the government and unilaterally arrested President Alpha Condé, without any due process. The military furthermore released opposition party members that were imprisoned by President Conde during his 3 terms as the democratically elected president of Guinea Conakry. IUSY acknowledges the glaring inconsistencies with regard to democracy and the limitations with regard to freedom of political association that existed in the country prior to the coup. IUSY condemns the utilization of armed forces and the violent takeover of the state outside of a democratic process.

IUSY echoes the calls for the restoration of democratic rule, peace, and stability in Guinea Conakry and furthermore advocates for the release of President Conde. The organization pledges its unwavering support and solidarity with the youth of Guinea Conakry.

The IUSY furthermore would like to entrench and lobby for the following forms of interventions from the Army:

1. The convening of a series of social dialogues to unite the people of Guinea.
2. The creation of a transitional government as soon as possible to facilitate democratic and transparent elections.
3. The review of the Guinean constitution before the presidential election, and the implementation of an age limit of 65 years for presidential candidates.

IUSY also calls upon progressive blocs such as ECOWAS and the AU to intervene decisively with regards to the current impasse in Guinea Conakry to avoid bloodshed and chaos.

The IUSY furthermore reaffirms its commitment to democracy and self-determination of African countries, whilst ensuring that a conducive environment that embraces freedom and economic development is attained.

IUSY expresses its concern about the situation lived in Tunisia over the last days after the suspension of the parliament and the dismissal of the government. We are aware that the country has been facing a permanent political crisis since the election of 2019 and that the divisions in the sense of the main constitutional institutions have harmed the economy and the management of the Covid-19 health crisis.

As democratic socialists, we are conscious of what the revolution meant and how it is important to achieve a democratic transition and establish the Rule of Law. We acknowledge Tunisians’ frustrations, and we support peaceful popular movements that emerged from the huge oppression and marginalization suffered by Tunisian citizens. Furthermore, it is our understanding that the parliamentary majority and the former government should bear its share of responsibility for the current political situation in Tunisia when it comes to discussing the economic and health crisis which pushed the country towards an increase of social tension and the blockage of any stable political horizon.

Despite the disagreement of many national and international actors with the President of the Republic regarding the interpretation of Article 80 of the Constitution, IUSY considers that the parliamentary majority did not leave a solution except for those decisions and we insist on the importance of deploying a road map to returning quickly to the stability by establishing a new government to deal with the main challenges.

We strongly support the initiative of maintaining dialogue with all political actors and civil society organizations to discuss the possibility of early legislative elections, as well as the revision of electoral law.

We believe that Tunisia’s progress is encouraging as a success story of the Arab spring and we call upon the Tunisian citizens and political actors to preserve civil peace, stay away from all types of violence, and adhere to the national solidarity to have a quick transition and to contribute to the country progress and the regional stability.

 Since 2018, Nicaragua has experienced a political and human rights crisis. The escalation of violence in recent weeks has exacerbated that crisis, dismayed the country and the international community that has repudiated Ortega’s barbarism. 

Since 2007, the ‘Ortega Murillos’ began to dismantle the institutions and the rule of law that existed in the country. Today, all Nicaraguans live in complete and absolute lack of protection and are at the mercy of the operators of the repression. 

Since 2018, the Daniel Ortega regime has murdered more than 350 people for demonstrating and prosecuted more than 1,400 people. The authorities have tortured, beaten, harassed, and systematically and widely persecuted men and women for thinking differently, for demanding freedom, democracy, and justice. Currently, more than 130 political prisoners are in the jails of the regime. 

The kidnapping of members of the Unamos Party leadership, between Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June 2021, is part of these persecution acts in a clear attempt to neutralize the opposition. Ortega’s regime is currently subjecting them to isolation and illegal processes in which all their rights are being violated. Furthermore, many of those victims are considered as missing since they are not present to the respective authorities as legally demanded by the constitution. 

IUSY rejects the arbitrary and inhumane way the police have operated, as well as the implausible arguments used by the regime invoking laws that have no other objective than to try to justify the kidnappings of 17 Nicaraguan citizens of different social backgrounds and ideological identities that were executed in the last three weeks. 

Finally, and most importantly, IUSY calls for an end to the constant persecution of the opposition and for all political prisoners to be released. It is essential the Human Rights are guaranteed and unconditionally protected under any circumstances. 

We call on the International Community to act now and prevent further perpetrations of Human Rights violations. 

14 july 2021, Vienna

IUSY Presidium

IUSY expresses its concern about the situation lived in Cuba over the last days. We are aware of what the revolution meant for the Cuban people, but today we should be willing to reflect on the state in which the country is plunged.

As democratic socialists, we condemn the repression of the protestants who reflect the discomfort of the population. IUSY believes that the right to protest is fundamental in any democracy.

Furthermore, IUSY is concerned about the escalation of tension felt in the region, due to internal and external factors, and reaffirms its commitment to a plural democracy and unconditional respect for human rights.

We believe in a democratic alternative and we’ve historically advocated for democratic progressive options in the country. Such alternatives have led the discussion for a more open model of the ‘Cuban revolution’, but have been systematically silenced by the ruling Cuban forces. We call upon the Cuban authorities to pave the way to a multi-party system in the country where everyone’s opinion is respected and taken into consideration.

Bearing the current complex scenario in mind, IUSY once again reiterates its demand for the lifting of the economic blockade that has contributed to the impoverishment of the Cuban people. The rescission of the embargo measures adopted by the previous U.S. administration is therefore essential to guarantee a democratic dialogue focused on the well-being of the Cuban people.

Today, the coronavirus crisis has deepened the island into its worst economic situation in 30 years. To add to this reality and the previously mentioned restrictions are the effects of monetary unification and the paralysis of tourism which constitute a concerning obstacle to the dignity and well-being of the Cuban people.

Because there cannot be a true revolutionary process without democracy, IUSY stands side by side with the Cuban people in the fight for a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous future.

The International Union of Socialist Youth, the world’s biggest youth political organization, hereby expresses its full solidarity with the people of Swaziland, the comrades of Swaziland Youth Congress and the members of the Swaziland National Union of Students.

We follow with great concern the current situation of Swaziland and condemn all forms of violence used by the Swaziland Government supported by the King Mswati III.

Bearing in mind that:

1. In our last IUSY Congress, held in Panama on the last 18 and 19 of June, the organization approved a resolution that highlights the need for democracy in Swaziland. The resolution “Freedom and Democracy for Swaziland” states:

“The International Union Socialist Youth (IUSY), call on for the democratization of Swaziland. The people of Swaziland have been denied their freedom for too long since political parties were banned in 1973 by the monarchy. The absolute monarchy run by King Mswati does not espouse to the values of freedom, human rights which the world cherishes so much.

Swaziland remains the only state ruled by an absolute monarchy with the king having total control over all the three arms of government. More than 60 per cent of the population live below the poverty datum line, while the king spends most of the country’s economy on himself. Swaziland has the highest infection rate of HIV and AIDS in the world, with 26 % of people living with HIV/AIDS. Swaziland also has a very high unemployment rate, and more than 200 000 orphans and vulnerable children are forced to head their families as there are no adult care givers in their families. The vicious cycle of poverty, hunger and sickness, has seen the life expectancy drop to 48 years, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

The people of Swaziland are fully committed to a peaceful transition in societies facing political, social and economic challenges. With the current form of government, the inequalities, violations of fundamental human rights, poverty and disease are continually rising. Our member organization the Swaziland Youth Congress (SWAYOCO) is advocating for change to transform people’s lives. Student members are currently facing arrests, torture and detainment for protesting the lack of democracy.”

2. Swaziland is Africa’s last remaining absolute monarchy;

3. Our organisation and all democratic organisations have the responsibility to promote people’s emancipation in a democratic decision-making process;  

4. The number of people brutally injured and killed at the hands of the military increases every day and the violence does not seem to stop;

5. Our comrade, Bekhinkhosi Dlamini, from Swige, was killed by the army on the 28^th June 2021 during a peaceful protest, adding his life to the number of victims, as Thabani Nkomonye, who died fighting for a democratic country;

6. Internet has been shut down in Swaziland after government ordered Internet operators to stop providing it, therefore hampering the communication between Swazis and the international community;

We demand that the Swaziland government:

1. Immediately lifts the illegal curfew imposed on 29^th June 2021;

2. Ends the current military state in Swaziland;

3. Publicly announces the unbanning of political parties, repealing the 1973 Decree and suppressing the Terrorist Act of 2008;

4. Releases all political prisoners and unconditionally provides the conditions for the return of all political exiles;

We further ask all our Member Organisations and the International Community to:

1. Support our previous demands;

2. Develop local, regional and worldwide actions to condemn the current actions of the Swaziland Government and of the King Mswati III;

3. Establish a peacekeeping process in the transition for a democratic state in Swaziland.

This is the time to stand in solidarity with the millions of Swazis whose hope cannot fall in vain. We, as agents of a democratic change towards a peaceful world, must act now to prevent more lives from being taken.

For Swaziland, for Democracy, for Bekhinkhosi Dlamini and the dozens of victims, we ask you to unequivocally stand on the side of human rights.

The International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) condemns in the strongest terms the military coup against the civilian government in Myanmar and the arrest of political leaders Aung San Suu Kyi, President Min Wyint and several others. The military coup led by commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing has pushed the country’s democracy back, threatening the hard won victory of the people. We believe that the youth, women and working people of Myanmar will suffer most from this undemocratic move. It must be remembered that justice is still not served from the genocidal attacks by the military against ethnic groups in different states. We condemn China’s veto on a United Nations resolution that will rebuke the military takeover. We are outraged by reports that the coup is motivated by capitalistic plans anticipating the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and China’s Belt and Road Initiative. There are reports on the ground that the military have already occupied several thousand of lands around the area of the RCEP and BRI pathways mostly in Kachin state and Rakhine state. Their embarrassing loss in the parliamentary elections in November 2020 against the National League for Democracy was a threat to their capitalistic plans. We support the calls of people’s movements in Myanmar for the boycott of products and businesses that support the military. We demand for the release of the detained politicians and government officials. We demand for the military to stand down, reverse its actions, and restore the civilian government. The trading partners of Myanmar will have blood on their hands if they profit off this political crisis and refuse to take action. We call on the international community to pressure the Myanmar military to put a stop to its adventurism and uphold the results of the elections.

Desde la Unión Internacional de Juventudes Socialistas (IUSY, por sus siglas en inglés) expresamos nuestra solidaridad con el pueblo peruano en momentos difíciles para su democracia. La crisis arrastrada por una deteriorada legitimidad política y acentuada con la vacancia presidencial de Martín Vizcarra ha resultado en un espiral de violencia en las calles y desestabilización institucional. 

Desde el 9 de noviembre, el país se ha encontrado convulsionado. Tres presidentes han pasado desde que el Congreso decidió declarar la incapacidad moral de Martín Vizcarra, reemplazandolo por el líder del Congreso, Manuel Merino. Éste último tuvo que renunciar frente a un contexto adverso, de indignación y desconcierto expresado por la sociedad, intelectuales y académicos. Frente a esta renuncia, desde el 17 de noviembre asumió Francisco Sagasti –del Partido Morado que se había opuesto a la destitución de Vizcarra-, con la promesa de convertirse en un gobierno de transición hasta las próximas elecciones a celebrarse en ocho meses.

 En ese sentido, condenamos la represión policial que ha ejercido el Estado en los últimos días, dando como resultado un escenario de violaciones a los derechos humanos, que ha terminado con el asesinato de dos jóvenes estudiantes en medio de las protestas, más de una centena de heridos y un número aún indeterminado de detenidos en medio de las multitudinarias protestas. Estos hechos deben ser investigados inmediatamente por la justicia y las autoridades políticas deben asumir su responsabilidad frente al atropello de los derechos humanos.

Es indispensable que la crisis política tenga una respuesta democrática y pacífica, reponiendo el diálogo entre las fuerzas políticas y sociales para encontrar una salida de manera unitaria. Ese es el único camino para el restablecimiento de la paz social para un pueblo tan digno y lleno de cultura como el peruano.

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IUSY condemns the murder of two young people in the middle of the protests in Peru and calls for respect for Human Rights and Democracy

From the international Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) we express our solidarity with the Peruvian people in difficult times for their democracy. The crisis dragged by a deteriorated political legitimacy and accentuated with the presidential vacancy of Martín Vizcarra, has resulted in a spiral of violence in the streets and institutional destabilization.

Since November 9th, the country has been in turmoil. Three Presidents have passed since Congress decided to declare Martín Vizcarra’s moral incapacity, replacing him with the leader of Congress, Manuel Merino. The latter had to resign in the face of an adverse context, of indignation and confusion expressed by society, intellectuals and academics. Faced with this resignation, since November 17, Francisco Sagasti – from the Purple Party that had opposed Vizcarra’s removal – took office, promising to become a transitional government until the next elections to be held in eight months.

In that way, we condemn the police repression that the State has exercised in recent days, resulting in a scene of human rights violations, which has ended with the murder of two young students in the midst of the protests, more than a hundred injured and an undetermined number of detainees in the midst of the massive protests. These events must be investigated immediately by the justice system and the political authorities must assume their responsibility in the face of the violation of human rights.

It is essential that the political crisis has a democratic and peaceful response, replenishing the dialogue between political and social forces to find a unitary way out. That is the only way to re-establish social peace for a people as dignified and full of culture as Peruvians.

IUSY follows with concern the latest developments in the Western Sahara, especially the tension rising in the region of Guerguarat, South-West Western Sahara.IUSY takes note of the peaceful demonstrations of Saharawi civilians in front of the Moroccan-built Guerguarat’s Breach, calling for its closure as an illegal breach, having not existed during the signature of the OAU-UN Settlement Plan and Cease-fire adopted and accepted by the two parties in 1991. The demonstrators also call for the end of the Moroccan occupation, the organization of a free and fair referendum on self-determination, the end of the Moroccan violation of human rights and the end of the Moroccan illegal exploitation of natural resources.IUSY reiterates all its resolutions and positions in favour of the respect of the right of the people of Western Sahara to self-determination and independence, two principles and rights that all peoples must enjoy without discrimination, including the people of Western Sahara.IUSY calls on the two parties to the conflict, Polisario Front and Morocco, to stick to the cease-fire principles and to resume negotiations under the auspices of the United Nations, with a view to implement previously agreed upon solutions, mainly the OAU-UN Settlement Plan of 1991 that provides for a referendum on self-determination for the people of Western Sahara.IUSY further calls on the UN, mainly the Security Council, to urgently intervene in the region, been a non-self-governing territory pending a UN process of decolonization since 1963. The UN Secretary General must appoint a new Personal Envoy and should bring the two parties to direct negotiations to find a solution to this long running decolonization problem.IUSY finally express strong solidarity with the people of Western Sahara and highly praise their patience and their adherence to the principles of international legality for more than 30 years, and consider it a duty and obligation of the United Nations to implement and honour the promises it gave them in 1991 to organize a referendum on self-determination in order to enable them to chose between independence or any other solution they decide in a fair and free plebiscite.

The International Union of Socialist Youth finds worrying, the several acts of violence visited on many peaceful patriotic protesters in parts of Nigeria who have been, in recent times demanding for reforms in the Nigerian Police Service, particularly the abolishment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. These acts as have been undertaken by the Police and Military Service are inhumane and unprofessional.

We join all conscientious Nigerian Youths across the globe in demanding that an end be brought to Police brutalities and all forms of violence during these protests and beyond. The recent incident at Lekki is an indication of the government’s position on the protests and the demands being made by the peaceful protesters. The government is not willing to listen to it’s people. 

IUSY calls for proper investigations into the acts of violence that have been visited on peaceful protesters and adequate sanctioning of those responsible. 

The government and its agencies must not let the death and injury of innocent civilians be in vain. Justice must prevail.

To all Nigerian youths, we continue to stand by and solidarize with you as we follow the developments in your country. 

French version

Union international des jeunes socialistes suit avec une tres grande attention le deroulement du processus électorale couplée, présidentielle ET législatives du 22 Novembre 2020 au Burkina faso. En ce sens nous aimerons traduire ici notre soutient au President ROCH Marc CHRISTIAN KABORE candidat du MPP (Mouvement du peuple pour le progrès), a tous les candidats aux élections législatives, et à la direction de la campagne.

Nous sommes convaincus qu’une fois de plus la sociale démocratie primera sur les forces rétrogrades et libérales.

Vive la Gauche et le progrès sociale au Burkina Faso.

English version

International Union of Socialists Young is following with great attention the progress of the coupled electoral process, presidential and legislative of November 22, 2020 in Burkina Faso. In this sense we would like to translate here our support for President ROCH Marc CHRISTIAN KABORE candidate of the MPP (People’s Movement for Progress), for all the candidates for legislative elections, and for the leadership of the campaign.

We are convinced that once again social democracy will prevail over backward and liberal forces.

Long live the Left and social progress in Burkina Faso.

Desde la Unión Internacional de Juventudes Socialistas (IUSY por sus siglas en inglés), felicitamos al pueblo de Bolivia por la recuperación de la democracia, de la alegría y del orden institucional. 

La victoria popular, fue lograda gracias a la profunda conciencia de cada boliviano: del campo y la ciudad, obreros, campesinos, juventudes, mujeres, que vieron reflejado en Luis Arce Catacora y el proyecto político del MAS IPSP, sus sueños y esperanzas.

Desde IUSY saludamos la contundente victoria lograda por Luis Arce y David Choquehuanca en las elecciones celebradas este domingo 18 en Bolivia, quienes en primera vuelta obtuvieron más del 50% de los votos emitidos. La fórmula encabezada por Arce superó ampliamente a sus rivales, resultado que no fue vaticinado por analistas y encuestadoras. 

Hace un año, desde IUSY condenamos el quiebre institucional propiciado por las fuerzas militares y policiales, aliadas con sectores políticos autoritarios, que llevaron a la renuncia de Evo Morales. Repudiamos en ese entonces los actos de violencia contra la dirigencia del MAS-IPSP, los sectores movilizados y sus familiares, que incluyeron la muerte, exilio, persecución, secuestros, linchamientos y vandalismo en contra de sus viviendas.

Desde entonces, el gobierno de facto de Jeanine Añez, impulsada por oscuros intereses de multinacionales, ha cometido graves atropellos a las libertades individuales, contando con el silencio cómplice de la OEA y de los gobiernos conservadores de la región.

Finalmente, celebramos que la salida a la crisis institucional que se vivió, haya sido por la vía pacífica y democrática como así también que el gobierno entrante haya convocado a la reconciliación nacional.

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IUSY congratulate the Bolivian people for the rescue of democracy and the President-elect Luis Arce Catacora

The International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) congratulate the Bolivian people for the recovery of democracy, happiness and institutional order.

The popular victory was achieved thanks to the deep conscience of each Bolivian: from the countryside and the city, workers, peasants, youth, women, who saw their dreams and hopes reflected in Luis Arce Catacora and the MAS IPSP political project.

IUSY greet the resounding victory achieved by Luis Arce and David Choquehuanca in the elections held this Sunday 18 in Bolivia, who in the first round obtained more than 50% of the votes. The formula led by Arce widely outperformed its rivals, a result that was not predicted by analysts and pollsters.

A year ago, IUSY condemned the institutional breakdown caused by the military and police forces, allied with authoritarian political sectors, which led to the resignation of Evo Morales. At that time, we repudiated acts of violence against the MAS-IPSP leadership, the mobilized sectors and their families, which included death, exile, persecution, kidnapping, lynching and vandalism against their homes.

Since then, the de facto government of Jeanine Añez, driven by shadowy multinational interests, has committed serious violations of individual liberties, counting on the complicit silence of the OAS and the conservative governments of the region.

Finally, we celebrate that the solution to the institutional crisis that was experienced has been through peaceful and democratic means, as well as that the incoming government has called for national reconciliation.

In the early morning hours of 27 September, Azerbaijan launched largescale military attacks along the Artsakh (Nagorno Karabagh)-Azerbaijan line of contact, as well as direct attacks on the civilian populations of Stepanakert and other cities.

Azerbaijan has launched these operations in spite of the 1994 ceasefire agreement between Armenia, Artsakh, and Azerbaijan, and in spite of the recent appeal by the United Nation’s Secretary-General for a global ceasefire in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Especially concerning is the fact that, Turkey has brazenly declared its limitless support to Azerbaijan. Turkey which has a long history of human rights violations including oppressions against Kurds, military invasion in Syria, Libya, provocations against Greece and Cyprus continues its belligerence. Both Turkey and Azerbaijan have trampled the principles of democracy and destabilized the region for many years and continue to undermine peace and stability in the region.

IUSY strongly condemns Azerbaijan’s latest attack on Artsakh and urges to immediately terminate hostilities, especially towards civilians. History has proven that military action cannot lead to anything constructive, and no side will ever benefit from the full-fledged war.

IUSY also condemns Turkey’s aggressive stance and its continuous reckless steps which have contributed to destabilizing the region.

IUSY believes that a peaceful resolution to the conflict is possible only through de-escalation and negotiation process led by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Minsk Group (OSCE Minsk Group) and its co-chairs, by a negotiation process based on international law and the principles established in the Helsinki Accords of 1975.

IUSY calls upon the international community to urge for de-escalation and stop hostilities immediately.

Desde la Unión Internacional de Juventudes Socialistas (IUSY por sus siglas en inglés) reiteramos una vez más, nuestra profunda condena a la sistemática violación de Derechos Humanos en Venezuela. 
Cómo jóvenes socialistas, socialdemócratas y laboristas, expresamos nuestra preocupación sobre los acontecimientos que se viven en Venezuela, hemos hecho llamados a la racionalidad y entendimiento político, entendiendo incluso que la única salida al conflicto que se vive, debe ser mediante un proceso de acuerdo, dentro del marco constitucional y de manera democrática. 
La violación de Derecho Humanos debe ser condenada siempre, y es por ello que nos preocupa la gravedad de lo recogido y narrado por la Misión Internacional de Determinación de Hechos de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), donde se responsabiliza incluso, a funcionarios del régimen de Nicolás Maduro, cómo responsables de crímenes de lesa humanidad. 
Ratificamos nuestra solidaridad con el pueblo venezolano, asimismo, exhortamos al cese de violaciones sistemáticas de Derechos Humanos y elevaremos nuestra firme posición y denuncia ante nuestras organizaciones fraternas, con el propósito de dar a conocer ante el mundo sobre los últimos acontecimientos en Venezuela. 
Reiteramos, nuestro compromiso con la libertad, justicia social y democracia, y enarbolaremos firmes la defensa por la protección de Derechos Humanos en Venezuela y todo el mundo.