News and updates
Young liberals of the world convene in the Philippines
30/07/2008.
During the 24th to the 27th of July, the
International Federation of Liberal Youth held its semiannual Executive
Committee in the Philippines.
The event was warmly hosted by IFLRY's long-standing member organization from
Asia, the Young Liberals of the Philippines
(Kalipi) and attended by many young liberals from all corners of the world,
among which the Executive of the Young Liberals and Democrats of Asia. The
young liberals were also kindly welcomed by Kalipi and IFLRY alumni Mr. Eleazar
P. Quinto and Mr. Jonathan Malaya.
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Executive Committee - Manila (Philippines), 25-27 July
14/05/2008.
IFLRY's next Executive Committee will take place in Manila, the Philippines, from the 25th to the 27th of July. The event is kindly and generously hosted by Kalipi, the Young Liberals of the Philippines. The event's political theme is the impact of the growing role of China in regional and world politics and its challenges for young liberals. Several programme items will be dedicated to this theme.
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Seminar Call - Human Rights: Tools of the trade
18/04/2008.
From the 2nd to the 8th of June, IFLRY is organizing a seminar on trade and human rights in Budva, Montenegro. The seminar is hosted by the Young Liberals of Montenegro with the generous support of the European Youth Foundation and the Council of Europe. An invitation has been sent to our Member Organisations and the deadline for applications is the 1st of May. More >
Successful IFLRY Meeting in South Africa
12/04/2008.
From the 31st of March to the 4th of April, representatives from 11 liberal youth organizations from all around Africa convened in South Africa for an event organized by IFLRY and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty. The topic of the seminar was "Creating a Strategy for and with Liberal Youth Organizations in Africa" and sought to revitalize international cooperation between the various youth organizations around the continent. IFLRY was represented by Secretary General Bart Woord and Vice President Aïcha Camara, while former Vice President Tafsir Thioye was also present. More >
IFLRY Statement on the escalating repression and violence in Tibet
31/03/2008.
The International Federation of Liberal Youth, representing the young liberals of the world, calls on the Chinese Government to demonstrate value for human rights and show restraints in response to the protests in Tibet, and to address the concerns of all Tibetans by opening meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama. Only dialogue and reform will bring lasting stability. China's brightest future, and its most positive relationship with the world, lies in promoting understanding, discourse and respect. More >
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