Today the Singapore Democratic Party is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The International Federation of Liberal Youth is congratulating the SDP and its youth organization, the SDP-Y, with this milestone in the party's remarkable history of being the most important democratic actor in the authoritarian country.
Find below the letter written to the attendants of the anniversary celebration:
Dear Friends of the Singapore Democratic Party,
On behalf of the 2.5 million young liberals forming the International Federation of Liberal Youth, I would like to congratulate you with your 30th anniversary. The International Federation of Liberal Youth is the primary global political youth movement which stands for and defends human rights and democracy around the world and we are very proud to have the Youth of the SDP among our membership.
Your tireless work and dedication is not only crucial for a free and fair destiny of your country and your people, but also for democratic movements abroad who you inspire. Moreover, due to your continuous scrutiny and critique of your government's policies, you provide the bare facts to be used against the propaganda of those favoring Singaporean-style authoritarian capitalism around the world.
I am wishing you all the strength, inspiration and commitment necessary to move forward with your struggle in the weeks, months and years ahead. Please be aware that you can count on the support of all the activists involved in our Federation as your sisters and brothers in the quest to a more free, fair and democratic world,
of which you are so much part and parcel.
Sincere and respectful regards,
Bart Woord
IFLRY President