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     The Youth Organisation for Freedom and Democracy (JOVD) is a Dutch political youth organization affiliated with the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), though it operates independently. The JOVD focuses on political education, advocacy, and the promotion of liberal principles among young people. The Youth Organisation for Freedom and Democracy (JOVD) is a Dutch political youth organization affiliated with the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), though it operates independently. The JOVD focuses on political education, advocacy, and the promotion of liberal principles among young people.
      
    -This page is designed to help you to get to know our organisation and - more importantly - help any liberal youth party to improve their own organisation by learning from the things we do well. We are very interested in learning from other organisations and are always open to cooperation. +This page is designed to help you to get to know our organisation and - more importantly - help **any liberal youth party to improve their own organisation** by learning from the things we do well. We are very interested in learning from other organisations and are always open to cooperation. 
      
     Most of the subpages are only for those with IO wiki rights. We do this for good reason: since we talk about our challenges, there is no need to share too much of this outside of the liberal bubble. Getting those rights is worth it, however: there will be a lot of information behind the barrier. Most of the subpages are only for those with IO wiki rights. We do this for good reason: since we talk about our challenges, there is no need to share too much of this outside of the liberal bubble. Getting those rights is worth it, however: there will be a lot of information behind the barrier.
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     ==== Why we exist ==== ==== Why we exist ====
      
    -The JOVD was created in 1949 to never again experience the horrors of World War 2. Only through involving young people in the fight for freedom and democracy, we believe this is possible. Our statement of principles is the core description of the values we hold dear: freedom, responsibility and tolerance. This document has not changed over the last decades. +The JOVD was created in 1949 to never again experience the horrors of World War 2. Only through involving young people in the fight for freedom and democracy, we believe this is possible. Our [[public:mos:jovd:statement of principles|statement of principles]] is the core description of the values we hold dear: freedom, responsibility and tolerance. This document has not changed over the last decades. 
      
    -[Statement of Principles](https://www.notion.so/Statement-of-Principles-1d8d157a8b3e80ac91f8dc588e286637?pvs=21)+As a youth organisation, we believe we should **be the liberal architect of the Netherlands of 2049**. This ambition guides much of what we do. Strategically, we have written down what this means in our [[public:mos:jovd:jovd vision|vision statement]]. 
      
    -As a youth organisation, we believe we should **be the liberal architect of the Netherlands of 2049**. This ambition guides much of what we do. Strategically, we have written down what this means in our vision statement.  
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    -[Vision](https://www.notion.so/Vision-1d8d157a8b3e80bbaa80c3d9cac4a156?pvs=21) 
      
     ==== Our organisational structure ==== ==== Our organisational structure ====
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     We attract members from word of mouth, attending high-school and university events, social media and our presence in national media. One of our main challenges is how we can attract a larger and more diverse pool of members.  We attract members from word of mouth, attending high-school and university events, social media and our presence in national media. One of our main challenges is how we can attract a larger and more diverse pool of members. 
      
    -- making friends: our social events +Those who leave our youth organisation, can join our alumni network and give a financial contribution to our association.
    -- alumni network+
      
     ==== How we train our members ==== ==== How we train our members ====
      
      
    -Our have put a lot of work in our educational, training and talent programmes over the last years. We believe non-formal education is the key to train your members effectively. From the day you become a member, you can participate in our training programmes offered both at a local and national level. Over time, when you have contributed as a volunteer, you can apply for our talent programmes that give you the tools to succeed as a liberal.+Our have put a lot of work in our educational, training and talent programmes over the last years. We believe non-formal education is the key to train your members effectively. From the day you become a member, you can participate in our [[public:mos:jovd:jovd_education|training programmes]] offered both at a local and national level. Over time, when you have contributed as a volunteer, you can apply for our [[public:mos:jovd:jovd_education:talent_programmes|talent programmes]] that give you the tools to succeed as a liberal.
      
     Contributing as a volunteer is the most important way you learn in our organisation. Our members can contribute both at a local level, in local committees and chapter boards, and on a national level, in national committees and the executive board. At the beginning of the year, we have a training weekend for our local volunteers where we train them to be effective while having a lot of fun. Contributing as a volunteer is the most important way you learn in our organisation. Our members can contribute both at a local level, in local committees and chapter boards, and on a national level, in national committees and the executive board. At the beginning of the year, we have a training weekend for our local volunteers where we train them to be effective while having a lot of fun.
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     Our international wing exists to give our members an international perspective, to learn from the best in the world and to share our best practices. Ultimately responsible for the international wing is our international officer, a member of the executive board.  Our international wing exists to give our members an international perspective, to learn from the best in the world and to share our best practices. Ultimately responsible for the international wing is our international officer, a member of the executive board. 
      
    -Our international committee is the bridge between our members and the international sphere. Every member of our committee is assigned a portfolio, that defines his/her responsibilities besides the general responsibility as committee member. Representing JOVD at IFLRY and LYMEC is only a small part of the total work we do: we give presentations at chapters, travel to international high school conferences to attract members and work together bilaterally +Our international committee is the bridge between our members and the international sphere. Every member of our committee is assigned a portfolio, that defines his/her responsibilities besides the general responsibility as committee member. Representing JOVD at IFLRY and LYMEC is only a small part of the total work we do: we give presentations at chapters, travel to international high school conferences to attract members and work together bilaterally with European and non-European sister organisations.
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    -==== History ==== +
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    -The JOVD was founded on 15 February 1949 by a group of young liberals who sought to create a platform for political engagement and ideological development. Since its creation, the organization has served as an incubator for liberal thought, contributing to the revitalization and expansion of the liberal movement in the Netherlands. +
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    -Former members of the JOVD include Mark Rutte (Former Prime-Minister of the Netherlands, currently Secretary-General of NATO), Hans Wiegel (Former VVD party leader), Johan Remkes (Former Minister of Home Affairs) etc.  +
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    -[[public:mos:jovd:new|public:mos:jovd:new]] +
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    -==== Objectives ==== +
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    -The JOVD aims to: +
    -  * Foster political and societal awareness among youth. +
    -  * Promote and develop liberal ideas and policy proposals. +
    -  * Serve as a bridge between young people and political institutions. +
    -  * Facilitate political education, debate, and networking opportunities. +
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    -Although ideologically aligned with the VVD, the JOVD maintains formal independence, enabling it to adopt positions that may diverge from official party policy. +
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    -==== Ideology ==== +
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    -The JOVD identifies with both classical and social liberalism, emphasizing core values such as individual freedom, economic responsibility, and personal development. It advocates for a small, efficient government, free markets, international cooperation, and the protection of civil rights. The JOVD often adopts progressive liberal positions, especially concerning climate policy, education reform, and digital privacy rights. +
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    -==== Organisation ==== +
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    -The JOVD is structured as an association with a national umbrella body and 18 local chapters across the Netherlands. The General Assembly (Algemene Ledenvergadering, ALV) is the highest decision-making authority, while the Executive Board (Hoofdbestuur, HB) oversees daily operations. +
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    -Internationally, the JOVD maintains active relationships with liberal youth organizations such as the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY) and the European Liberal Youth (LYMEC).+
      
     === International Secretariat === === International Secretariat ===
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