IUSY manifiesta su condena por el asesinato de líderes sociales en Colombia [ES]

La Unión Internacional de Juventudes Socialistas (IUSY, por sus siglas en inglés) rechaza y condena enérgicamente los sistemáticos asesinatos y ataques a líderes sociales y defensores de los derechos humanos en Colombia, continuando latentes distintas dinámicas de violencia, a pesar de la implementación del acuerdo de paz con las FARC.

Este año se contabilizan más de 100 líderes sociales asesinados, siendo un fenómeno que ha ido creciendo alarmantemente en la región. El aumento de estos casos de agresiones pone sobre la mesa la discusión sobre la seguridad en las comunidades y la existencia de patrones comunes entre los crímenes realizados.

La lucha por el acceso a la tierra, al cuidado de los recursos naturales y por una mayor justicia social no deben ser vulnerados a través de vigilancia ilegal, hostigamiento, sabotaje, difamación, amenazas o asesinatos por parte de grupos paramilitares, posdemovilizados o de seguridad del Estado.

Quienes habitan las regiones que fueron las más afectadas por el conflicto armado son los más vulnerables hoy a las transgresiones de sus derechos fundamentales, principalmente en lugares como Antioquia, Arauca, Chocó, Córdoba, Nariño, Norte de Santander y Valle del Cauca.

Como IUSY reiteramos nuestro compromiso para que se consolide la anhelada paz en Colombia, sin embargo, instamos a dicho Estado a hacer los esfuerzos necesarios para apoyar a líderes sociales y defensores de derechos humanos, dándole celeridad a las investigaciones judiciales para aclarar estos casos, y reforzando medidas para la prevención y protección, garantizando en forma efectiva el derecho a la vida y la integridad física y psíquica de las y los colombianos.

IUSY to the Nepali government: stop the violence against youth protesters!

IUSY condemns reports of severe human rights violations in Nepal, as police opened fire at protesters on August 24.

Protesters were demanding fairness and justice in the rape and murder case of 13 year old Nirmala Pant. The police fired at enraged locals protesting under the leadership of Nepal Student Union (NSU). The seventeen year old Sunny Khuna from Bhagatpur in Kanchanpur died and 24 others are severly injured after the clash with the police.

CPN leader and ex-Deputy Prime Minister Bhim Rawal has done little to bring justice to Pant. He has instead accused Nepali Congress of organizing the protest against the government even while the demonstrations were led by locals in Kanchanpur district.

The government appears to be involved in a cover up as the police presented a suspect that is allegedly mentally challenged. There is widespread doubt among the locals that this person is the culprit. The locals suspect the incident to be a government policy that saves the real culprit who is allegedly a powerful person protected by the ruling regime.

The Nepali government has dealt with critics harshly. There are reports that the government fired upon protestors clamoring for reforms in the healthcare sector, supporting Dr. Govinda KC’s stance. We are alarmed of reports that Nepal Tarun Dal’s (NTD), the youth wing of Nepali Congress, President Jitjung Basnet was targetted and attacked by the police.

IUSY expresses solidarity to the youth protesters of Nepal in their demands for justice and their fight for democracy. We call on the Nepali government to cease violent operations against protesters, take action against the rape case of Pant and start an independent investigation, release political critics and uphold their obligation under human rights law.

IUSY at the congress of Socialist Youth of Argentina

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El pasado fin de semana, la Juventud Socialista de Argentina realizó su Congreso en la ciudad de Buenos Aires, con el objetivo puesto en el fortalecimiento de su programa político y la generación de propuestas de trabajo. A dicha instancia concurrieron cerca de 200 delegados y delegadas de todos los rincones de Argentina, liderados por el Secretario Nacional Juan Silvero, quienes en comisiones de trabajo dieron el debate a lo largo de la jornada.

A la cita concurrieron representando a IUSY la Presidenta Johanna Ortega y el Vice-Pdte Rodrigo Muñoz, contando con la presencia de la Vice-Pdta dueña de casa Agustina Rodríguez, quienes en conjunto participaron de un conversatorio internacional sobre lo que ocurre a nivel mundial con la izquierda y las dificultades del socialismo en América Latina.

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Last weekend, the Socialist Youth of Argentina held its Congress in the city of Buenos Aires, with the aim of strengthening its political program and generating work proposals. About 200 delegates and delegates from all corners of Argentina attended the event, led by the National Secretary Juan Silvero, who in working committees gave the debate throughout the day.

The meeting was attended by IUSY President Johanna Ortega and Vice-President Rodrigo Muñoz, with the presence of  Agustina Rodríguez, Vice-president of our organization too, who together participated in an international discussion on what is happening worldwide, the left and the difficulties of socialism in Latin America.

IUSY manifiesta preocupación por la creciente violencia política por parte del Gobierno de Venezuela! 

La Unión Internacional de Juventudes Socialistas (IUSY, por sus siglas en inglés) manifiesta su preocupación por la sistemática violación a los Derechos Humanos en Venezuela, donde recientemente se han cometido lamentables acciones contra dirigentes políticos de oposición.

A partir de los hechos del pasado 4 de agosto, cuando se celebró el aniversario de la Guardia Nacional Bolivariana, donde se encontraban el alto mando político y militar, entre ellos, el Presidente Nicolas Maduro, se han desatado una serie de acusaciones y amenazas que buscan, entre otros aspectos, responsabilizar a los partidos políticos opositores de lo ocurrido, sin haberse agotado previamente las investigaciones ni los procedimientos judiciales correspondientes.

En ese sentido, exigimos a las autoridades del gobierno de Venezuela que en el caso del Diputado del Parlamento Juan Requesens, se garanticen sus derechos fundamentales, el debido proceso y respeto a la Constitución, toda vez que al momento de su detención gozaba de inmunidad parlamentaria. Por lo tanto, el ingreso a su domicilio por parte del organismo de inteligencia y contrainteligencia (SEBIN) y su posterior encarcelamiento, vulneran libertades y garantías mínimas en cualquier democracia.

En este mismo orden, manifestamos nuestra solidaridad al pueblo de Venezuela, especialmente a sus jóvenes, frente a la crisis que atraviesan y las grandes dificultades económicas, políticas y sociales en las que se encuentra ese país.

Así mismo, hacemos un llamado a todos los sectores del país para generar entendimiento, y crear un clima de encuentro entre los venezolanos, donde la paz, la tolerancia, el respeto y la convivencia política tengan cabida, y juntos trabajen por el bien común de esa Nación.

Finalmente, queremos manifestar que el camino de la violencia por parte de los grupos extremistas, solo ha traído escalada del conflicto y dolor a Venezuela, por lo que recomendamos, una vez más, cesen los niveles de odio y de violencia política.

English version:

IUSY expresses concern about the growing political violence and condemns violation of Human Rights by the Government of Venezuela.

The International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) expresses its concern about the systematic violation of Human Rights in Venezuela, where recently there have been regrettable actions against opposition political leaders.

From last August 4, regard the anniversary of the Bolivarian National Guard, where the political and military high command, among them, President Nicolas Maduro, were held, a series of accusations and threats have been unleashed. They are looking foward, among other things, to hold political parties opposed to what happened, without having previously exhausted the investigations or the corresponding judicial procedures.

In this regard, we demand from the authorities of the Venezuelan government that in the case of Parliament Deputy Juan Requesens, their fundamental rights, due process and respect for the Constitution be guaranteed, since at the time of his detention he enjoyed parliamentary immunity. Therefore, the entry into your home by the intelligence and counterintelligence agency (SEBIN) and its subsequent imprisonment, violate liberties and minimum guarantees in any democracy.

In this same order, we express our solidarity to the people of Venezuela, especially their young people, in the face of the crisis they are going through and the great economic, political and social difficulties in which that country finds itself.

Likewise, we call on all sectors of the country to generate understanding, and create a climate of encounter among Venezuelans, where peace, tolerance, respect and political coexistence have a place, and together they work for the common good of that Nation.

Finally, we want to state that the path of violence by extremist groups, has only brought escalation of the conflict and pain to Venezuela, so we recommend, once again, stop the levels of hatred and political violence.

Justice for student protesters in Bangladesh

The International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) condemns the use of violence against student protesters  in Bangladesh in their demonstration for justice and road safety.

The killing of two teenagers by a speeding bus on July 29 sparked a demonstration on the main roads of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The attack by the police and men of the ruling party against the demonstrators led to days of unrest in the capital city.

The protest, led by the students of Dhaka University and youth turned violent when authorities beat protesters with baton, used water canon and tear gas to disperse student protestors and shut down mobile internet connection as the unrest spread beyond the capital city of Dhaka.

The student’s protest were mainly focused on road safety and law enforcement, but was evidently driven by growing frustration with the government. The city of Dhaka witnessed a huge number of road accidents in the densely populated city of 18 million people. The report from non-governmental Passenger Welfare Association stated that at least 7, 397 people- around 20 on a daily basis- lost their lives in road accident. The demonstration has led to the Bangladesh government approving a new law to raise the maximum prison sentence for those causing death due to road accidents to 5 years.

Bangladesh continues to be unsafe for social media activists , protestors, intellectuals, journalists and artists as security forces continue to exploit power. More than 150 students have been wounded in the clashes and over 20 journalists have been beaten up by the ruling party Awami League’s youth wing. Several journalists and activists have also been arrested.

We demand that the ruling party and the opposition do not use the student protest to put blame on each other and neglect the action needed to bring back peace and security in Bangladesh.

IUSY demands justice for students who were met with violence and repression for protesting. The youth have the right to express their dissatisfaction towards the functionality of the government and demand better safety and quality of life. We also strongly condemn the government’s use of violence on the student protestors and its lack of security for the activists and the journalist of Bangladesh.

Youth Organisations Defending the Role of Civil Society

Check our event “Youth Organisations Defending the Role of Civil Society” aiming at giving the youth organizations and young people the tools necessary for reclaiming their role as leaders of change in the society, this activity represents a very important milestone in the fulfillment of the strategic priorities of IUSY – reinforcing the participation of the civil society, and in particular youth organizations, in the governing process, and thus in the establishment, development and strengthening of democracy. In addition, the project will pay special attention to the organizations and activists working in not-supportive environments for citizens’ participation and the strategies for overcoming obstacles and hostilities from their political surroundings!

See the invitation: IUSY_EYF_invitation_october2018

 

Ojalá el aborto en Argentina pronto sea ley!

Hoy todo el mundo mira a la Argentina.

Desde la Unión Internacional de Jóvenes Socialistas llamamos a votar a favor de la ley de Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo, y enviamos nuestro apoyo a la Campaña de Educación Sexual para decidir, Anticonceptivos para no aborto, y Aborto Legal Seguro y  Gratuito para no morir.

Es un día histórico esperado por tantas mujeres. El Senado hoy tiene la oportunidad histórica de que el aborto deje de ser clandestino. Se calcula que en Argentina se realizan entre 300.000 y 500.000 mil abortos por año, siendo que las estadísticas oficiales indican que mueren  43 mujeres por año, siendo la segunda causa de muerte materna a nivel nacional.   Realizarse un aborto en Argentina hoy cuesta entre $10000 y $17000 pesos, y las pastillas de misoprostrol tiene un precio aproximado de $3000. Las que más sufren la ilegalidad con las mujeres pobres, que mueren por no poder afrontar los costos que implica acceder a la práctica.

Desde hace más de 13 años, el movimiento de mujeres viene presentado el proyecto de Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo en el Congreso de la Nación y recién este año tuvieron la oportunidad de discutirlo.

La despenalización es una deuda de la democracia y su legalización es necesaria en términos de justicia social, de igualdad, de salud y de derechos humanos.

Ojalá el aborto en Argentina pronto sea ley!

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All around the world is watching Argentina today!

From the International Union of Socialist Youth we call to vote in favour of the law of “Ley de Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo”that legalises abortion in the first 14 weeks that is being discussed in Argentina. We send our support to the Campaign for Sexual Education with hopes that they will succeed.

It is a historic day awaited by so many women. The Senate today has the historic opportunity to stop abortion from being clandestine. It is estimated that between 300,000 and 500,000 thousand abortions are performed per year in Argentina, with official statistics indicating that 43 women die each year, being the second cause of maternal death at the national level. Having an abortion in Argentina today costs between $ 10,000 and $ 17,000, and misoprostol pills cost approximately $ 3,000. Poor women suffer the most; they are in the top of those who die because they cannot afford the costs of accessing safe abortion.

 

For 13 years the Campaign for Sexual Education, “Anticonceptivos para no abortar, y Aborto Legal Seguro y Gratuito para no morir”, have presented the bill that is currently under review in the Congress of Argentina and only this year they had the opportunity to discuss it.

 

The decriminalization of abortion is a debt of democracy and its legalisation is necessary in terms of social justice, equality, women’s health and human rights.

 

Hopefully, legal abortion will be a reality in Argentina soon!

 

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#AbortoLegalYa

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