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EVS Volunteer Wanted!

IUSY Secretariat

After great experiences with the EVS – European Voluntary Service – we as IUSY would like to involve another volunteer from one of our member organizations for another year.

The main purpose of the project will be to assist the IUSY Secretariat in strengthening networks of youth cooperation, including young people in a worldwide debate on current issues, promotion of the core values of our movement and finally empowering each individual activist dedicated to participating in the development of her/his society to be able to use her/his capacities to the fullest.

As the working field from the Secretariat provides a wide spectrum of activities, we offer the volunteer to choose the involved working field that matches the most with her/his profile and interests.

The project will last for one year, starting in October 2014. This work gives unique opportunities, both to the volunteer – for learning, gaining experience and contributing to global youth actions, and to IUSY – especially having in mind the new approaches and fresh ideas that will be implemented.

In the process of recruitment and selection of the volunteer we will need some assistance from the member organizations that are interested in taking part in it. As you may know, for being able to send volunteers to any organization, your organization needs to be accredited for taking part in the EVS. If your organization is interested in taking part in the IUSY EVS project, please let us know the following:

  • Has your organization ever taken part in the European Voluntary Service?
  • Has your organization ever received any type of accreditation before? If yes, what type of accreditation? What was the reference of this accreditation?
  • A brief presentation of your organization.
  • Your PIC code of the Erasmus+ registration.
  • Your potential candidates‘ CV and motivation letter

Since we are already sending the application for this project by the end of April, please send us your response as soon as possible, and not later than April 20, 2014 to volunteer@iusy.org. We will let you know immediately after on the next steps in the preparations.

You can find information on how to take part in the EVS programme, where to apply for accreditations, how to search for vacancies, etc. on the website of the Youth in Action Programme.

If you have any questions please contact the IUSY Secretariat. We are looking forward to receiving your answers to the questions above and to establish cooperation within the framework of the EVS.

Unity among Left Forces in Burkina Faso

IUSY Secretariat

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IUSY accompanies the political process of unity among left forces in Burkina Faso

The President of the International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY), Felipe Jeldres, and IUSY Secretary General, Evin Incir, participated in the first Congress of Mouvement du Peuple Pour le Progrès (MPP) that took place in Ouagadougú, Burkina Faso, between 3 and 6 April 2014.

MPP is a new political party founded in Burkina Faso as a result of a union agreement between over 10 socialist and social democrat parties and organizations. IUSY Member Organization Jeunesse du Parti pour la Démocratie et le Progrès/ Parti Socialiste – J PDP-PS is among them. The main goal of this new party is to win the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for September 2015.

During their visit, IUSY President and SG met with members from the party’s national executive, led by president Roch Marc Christian Kabore. In those meetings, they shared their vision and expectations about this new party that intends to create a wide majority that can carry out the urgent and necessary political, economical and social transformations in the country.

Following the opening of the Congress, IUSY President addressed an audience over 2500 delegates from all around the country. On behalf of IUSY, he presented a diagnosis of the challenges that the African region faces today highlighting that the only way to overcome them is with a union of socialist forces. Therefore IUSY welcomes this Congress of unity.

The Congress ended with a massive activity in the municipality of Burkina Faso where over 15000 people gathered while local artists livened up the atmosphere. The final note of the event was the closing speech from the Party’s President.

Burkina Faso is still one of the poorest countries in the world with a fragmented political system of more than 100 parties in the country. The decision of a set of ten socialist and social democrat parties and organizations to build a new alternative in their country is undoubtedly great news and from IUSY we will continue to support the political process that is starting now. We hope that it will bring about better life conditions for the peoples of Burkina Faso

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IUSY acompaña el proceso de unidad política de la izquierda en Burkina Faso

 El Presidente de la Unión Internacional de Juventudes Socialistas –IUSY-, Felipe Jeldres, Junto a la Secretaria General de la Organización, Evin Incir, participaron del primer congreso del Mouvement du Peuple Pour le Progrès (MPP) que se desarrolló en la ciudad de Ouagadougú, Burkina Faso, entre el 03 y el 06 de Abril.

El MPP es un nuevo partido político que se ha formado en Burkina Faso, producto de un acuerdo de unidad y fusión de más de 10 partidos y organizaciones políticas de carácter socialista y socialdemócrata, entre las que se encuentra la  Jeunesse du Parti pour la Démocratie et le Progrès/ Parti Socialiste – J PDP-PS , organización miembro de IUSY. Este nuevo partido tiene como primer objetivo ganar las próximas elecciones presidenciales, que se desarrollarán en el mes de septiembre del 2015.

En su visita, el Presidente y la Secretaria General de IUSY se reunieron con miembros de la directiva nacional del partido, encabezados por su presidente Roch Marc Christian Kabore, donde compartieron su visión y expectativas sobre el nuevo partido, que pretende generar una amplia mayoría para hacer las urgentes y necesarias transformaciones políticas, económicas y sociales en ese país.

Luego, en la inauguración del Congreso, y ante más de 2500 delegados de todo el país, el Presidente de IUSY entregó un saludo a nombre de la organización, haciendo un diagnóstico sobre los problemas que enfrenta hoy el continente africano, y señalando con fuerza que la única forma de solucionarlo es con la unidad de las fuerzas socialistas, por lo que desde IUSY ven con muy buenos ojos este congreso de unidad.

El congreso finalizó con una actividad masiva en el estado municipal de Burkina Faso, con más de 15000 personas presentes y la participación de artistas locales que animaron a la gente, para luego dar paso al discurso final del Presidente del Partido.

Burkina Faso es hoy uno de los países más pobres del mundo, y con un sistema político fragmentado, compuesto por más de 100 partidos en todo el país. Por lo tanto, la decisión de una decena de partidos y organizaciones socialistas y socialdemócratas de construir una nueva alternativa para su país, es sin duda una gran noticia, y desde IUSY continuaremos apoyando el proceso político que se inicia, y que esperamos traiga mejores condiciones de vida para el pueblo de Burkina Faso.

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IUSY World Festival 2014

IUSY Secretariat

We are glad and proud to invite you to the

IUSY World Festival 2014
from the 20th to the 26th of August
at the Ghajn Tuffieha Camping Site in Malta

The aim of the World Festival is to gather young political activists from all over the world to shape new politics. It offers a high-profile platform for political youth leaders and policy experts to map out their progressive vision for the future. The World Festival has a long tradition and is the highlight for IUSY, its member organizations and all the young people who come to meet new friends, have fun and discuss politics.

“Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice.
Like Slavery and Apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made
and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.”

Many great socialists and social democrats have fought for long for an equal world. One of them was Nelson Mandela has recently passed away and left us with the hope that everything is possible as long as we believe in our strength to achieve it. The World Festival therefor focuses on “15 Actions to Eradicate Poverty in 15 Years”, which we believe is one of the biggest tasks for socialism and social democracy to deal with as one of its struggle for an equal and just world. .

>> PLEASE FIND ALL THE NECESSARY INFORMATION HERE <<

If you have further questions or need support, please do not hesitate to contact us (iusy@iusy.org). Kindly note to start your preparations as soon as possible, since it will make it a lot easier for all of us and cheaper for you.

We are looking forward to seeing you in Malta!

26-03 Huelga General, Paraguay

IUSY Secretariat

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Desde la Unión Internacional de Juventudes Socialistas (IUSY) manifestamos nuestro apoyo a la Huelga General que se llevará a cabo el 26 de marzo en Paraguay.

La mencionada es la primera Huelga General desde el año 1994 y a la cual todas las centrales sindicales  están adheridas, además de contar con el apoyo de diversas organizaciones políticas, entre ellas las que son miembros de IUSY.

Adherimos a las principales reivindicaciones de la Huelga General, entre las que se encuentran el aumento del 25% del salario mínimo legal, el derecho a la libertad sindical, y la derogación de la Ley de Alianza Público Privada (APP), con la cual el Gobierno de Horacio Cartes busca ceder intereses del Estado paraguayo a manos privadas.

Como organización mundial de juventudes socialistas, socialdemócratas y laboristas, reivindicamos el derecho a huelga como una herramienta válida para luchar por mayores derechos, y en contra de injusticias. Manifestamos además nuestro compromiso con las luchas de los trabajdores y las trabajadoras de todo el mundo.

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From the International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY), we express our support to the General Strike that will be realized on March 26 in Paraguay.

This is the first general strike since 1994. It is supported by all the trade unions, in addition to the support of various political organizations including those that are members of IUSY.

We would like to add to the main demands of the General Strike, amongst which is the 25% increase in the minimum wage, the freedom to union affiliation, and the derogation of the Public-Private Partnership Act (APP), through which the Government of Horacio Cartes will be able to hand over to private hands the interests of the Paraguayan State.

As a worldwide organization of socialist, social democratic and labor youth, we claim the right to strike as a valid tool to fight for greater rights and to combat injustice. We also express our commitment towards the struggles of working people worldwide.

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Depuis l’Union Internationale des Jeunesses Socialistes (IUSY), nous voulons exprimer notre support à la Greve Générale qui aura lieu au Paraguay ce 26 Mars.

Celle-ci est la première Greve Générale depuis 1994. Elle est supportée par toutes les confédérations syndicales du pays, en plus du support de plusieurs forces politiques, y compris celles qui sont membres de l’IUSY.

Nous  adhérons aux principales revendications de la Greve Générale, entre lesquelles nous trouvons la demande d’augmentation de 25% du salaire minimum, la liberté syndicale, et la dérogation de la Loi d’Alliance Public-Privée (APP), avec laquelle le gouvernement d’Horacio Cartes pourra transférer en mains privées  plusieurs intérêts de l’État Paraguayen.

Comme organisation mondiale des jeunesses socialistes, socio-démocrates et travaillistes, nous réclamons le droit a la grève comme instrument légitime pour lutter pour plus de droits et combattre des injustices. Nous exprimons également notre engagement envers les luttes des travailleurs à travers le monde.

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Stand Up Against Racism – Every Day!

IUSY Secretariat

International Day against Racism on March 21st: IUSY FIGHTS RACISM EVERY DAY!

Today is International Day against Racism. Racism still hits a huge amount of people, all round the world. Some of them every day. Some of them deadly. In some parts of the world we even see how it spreads and brings with it war and inequality.

The International Day against Racism is important to help making daily discrimination more visible. But in fact: as IUSY we say no to racism every day! As IUSY we want zero tolerance against racism! We raise our voice against it, against the extrem-right. Against racism in asylum- and migration policies and against racism in everyday life. It is about firmly standing for our ongoing struggle: against racism and fascism.

Dividing lines between groups of the society are not cultural or ethnic ones, but social and economic ones. Racism is often described as a phenomenon at the margins, but in fact it is quite the opposite. Racism has been and is becoming part of the political discourse and is thereby seen as a “valid political opinion”. We can find it in the whole society, at all levels -whether speaking about laws, institutions or our work environment. Whether we are walking on the street, watching TV or reading newspapers.

As socialists and social democrats, we will never accept a shift in the political debate to be about hierarchies between groups. We must tackle the roots of the problem. We believe that these include social injustice, inequality, unemployment and segregation as part of a capitalist system.

As IUSY we believe in diversity. And we are fighting racism all over the world. In single steps, one after the other. We will not succeed on one single day. Maybe not until tomorrow and maybe not even until the day after. But every single day, we are making a difference.  STAND UP AGAINST RACISM – EVERY DAY!

 

For a peaceful solution of the crisis in Ukraine

IUSY Secretariat

After 3 months of protests of Ukrainian citizens and the forming of a transitional government the political situation is very instable and fragile.

IUSY remembers the victims of the past months’ protests and condemns any further use of violence that could lead to a reescalation of the situation, especially the use of military force.

IUSY calls upon all actors as for example Russia and the European Union to respect Ukraine’s national sovereignty and to support the citizens of Ukraine to address the internal political challenges through peaceful, democratic and anti-fascist means and internal political processes.

The New IUSY Presidium

IUSY Secretariat

IUSY is happy to announce the new IUSY Presidium members elected on the IUSY World Congress in Copenhagen:

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PRESIDENT:
Felipe Jeldres, JS Chile

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SECRETARY GENERAL:
Evin Incir, SSU Sweden

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VICE PRESIDENTS:

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Africa

Mikael Baguin, JPDP/PS Burkina Faso
Samuel Muyizzi, UYD Uganda
Senia Bachir Abderahman, UJSARIO Western Sahara

America

Johanna Ortega, JPS Paraguay
Lucia Zapata, JSU Uruguay
Sebastian Melchor, JS Argentina
Zac Mukuy Aracely Ramirez, JPRD Mexico

Asia-Pacific

Pimisiri Petchnamro, YPD Thailand
Rafaela Mae David, AKBAYAN Youth Philippines

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Europe

Alexander Grandt Petersen, DSU Denmark
Ana Pirtskhalva, YS Georgia
Anna Bruckner, SJÖ Austria
Jan Lichtwitz, JUSOS Germany
Roberta Capone, GD Italy
Srdjan Subotic, CSDY Croatia
Victor Moratinos, JS Spain

Mediterranean

Nimrod Barnea, Young Meretz Israel
Raed Deby, FY Palestine

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Clarification on Suspension of IUSY Member Organizations

IUSY Secretariat

At the latest IUSY World Congress some member organizations were suspended. As states in paragraph one in the IUSY statutes, IUSY – is the union, allied with the Socialist International in the international labour movement, which brings together democratic socialist youth and student organizations in their fight for democracy and human rights, based on the democratic socialist ideas of freedom, equality and solidarity.

Both democracy and Socialism are requirements to become and to continue being a member organization of IUSY. Some organizations apply, but are being denied membership because they are not fulfilling the requirements and other becomes, buts suspends because of different reasons that are stated in our statutes.

The reasons vary in the cases when organizations are denied or are suspended as a member organization. The reasons can for example be that the specific organization ceases to exist or that the IUSY congress finds enough fact that the organization has lost the democratic or/and the socialism part of the struggle. In case of this it is of course possible for the organization to apply for becoming a member of other internationals. There are internationals that belong to both more left and on the right side of IUSY. With this said it is fundamental that all member organizations respect the values and ideology which IUSY stands on and promote in our daily work. When an organization is suspended it is due to the organization itself and not because of sympathizes with other organizations in a certain country. In the decision making it is irrelevant how other organizations are acting. Objective criteria’s as those who are stated in the IUSY statutes are the only once which an organization can be suspended on.

The final decision on suspension must and can only be done by the IUSY World Congress. The Congress is the supreme body of IUSY. It determines policies and ensures their implementation within the framework of the Declaration of Principles and these Statutes, which it can change. No individual as president, secretary general, presidium member or member organization can stand above the congress. This is important to ensure democracy within the organization. Democracy can not only be something we struggle for outside our organization, we must also ensure it within our organization to be trustworthy.

Since the congress compose of representatives of member organizations from different parts of the world there is not only one reason of a decision, rather many different. Representative democracy has until now shown to be the most efficient way of guaranteeing inclusiveness, transparency and respect for the members.

As newly elected leadership of IUSY we can’t put a value in a decision taken by the highest body of our organization, the congress, regardless of if we disagree or agrees with it. Democracy is never something we will compromise and therefore we will blindly obey the voice of our member organizations, the congress, on decision of suspension of different organizations.