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| ====== What is IFLRY? ====== | ====== What is IFLRY? ====== | ||
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| ===== Introduction ===== | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
| + | The International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY) is a global network of liberal youth organisations dedicated to promoting freedom, democracy, human rights, and equality. IFLRY connects young leaders and activists from around the world. We function as the official youth wing of liberal international while maintaining full independence. Our mission is to empower the next generation of changemakers to address global challenges, advocate for progressive values, and build a more open and inclusive world. | ||
| ===== History ===== | ===== History ===== | ||
| - | Our story begins in the 1920s, when liberal youth organizations from around the world started coming together for international meetings, planting the seeds of a global movement. It wasn’t until 1947, however, that we officially took shape. At a historic gathering in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the World Federation of Liberal and Radical Youth (WFLRY) was born—the first international platform for liberal youth. | + | Our story begins in the 1920s, when liberal youth organizations from around the world started coming together for international meetings. It wasn’t until 1947, however, that we officially took shape. At a historic gathering in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the World Federation of Liberal and Radical Youth (WFLRY) was born—the first international platform for liberal youth. |
| At the time, WFLRY was predominantly European in scope, but the vision of global liberal collaboration began to spread. In 1969, the European Federation of Liberal and Radical Youth (EFLRY) emerged as a regional alternative. By 1978, it became clear that the world didn’t need two organizations with overlapping missions. WFLRY was dissolved, and a year later, in Silkeborg, Denmark, EFLRY transformed into what we know today as the International Federation of Liberal and Radical Youth (IFLRY). | At the time, WFLRY was predominantly European in scope, but the vision of global liberal collaboration began to spread. In 1969, the European Federation of Liberal and Radical Youth (EFLRY) emerged as a regional alternative. By 1978, it became clear that the world didn’t need two organizations with overlapping missions. WFLRY was dissolved, and a year later, in Silkeborg, Denmark, EFLRY transformed into what we know today as the International Federation of Liberal and Radical Youth (IFLRY). | ||
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| This pivotal moment marked the start of a new era. IFLRY began expanding beyond Europe, building strong networks in Latin America, Africa, and, after 1989, extending into Central and Eastern Europe and Asia. From its European roots, IFLRY has blossomed into a truly global federation we are today, proudly uniting liberal youth across all continents. | This pivotal moment marked the start of a new era. IFLRY began expanding beyond Europe, building strong networks in Latin America, Africa, and, after 1989, extending into Central and Eastern Europe and Asia. From its European roots, IFLRY has blossomed into a truly global federation we are today, proudly uniting liberal youth across all continents. | ||
| - | ===== Acronyms ===== | ||
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| - | There are a lot of acronyms thrown around within the IFLRY network. You might find it useful to have a quick browse through the following table in case you come across any of these. | ||
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| - | ^ Acronym | ||
| - | | AC | Advisory Council | ||
| - | | ALYF | African Liberal Youth for Freedom | ||
| - | | CALD Youth | Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats Youth | | ||
| - | | CIS | Centre Party International Foundation | ||
| - | | ED | Executive Director | ||
| - | | FLA | Female Leadership Academy | ||
| - | | FLP | Female Leadership Programme | ||
| - | | FNF | Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom | ||
| - | | G3 | President, Secretary General, and Treasurer | ||
| - | | GA | General Assembly | ||
| - | | IFLRY | International Federation of Liberal Youth | | ||
| - | | IO | International Officer | ||
| - | | JULAC | Liberal Youth of Latin America and the Caribbean | | ||
| - | | LI | Liberal International | ||
| - | | LYMEC | European Liberal Youth | | ||
| - | | MO | Member Organisation | ||
| - | | PM | Programme Manager | ||
| - | | SC | Standing Committee | ||
| - | | SG | Secretary General | ||
| - | | VP | Vice President | ||