International Young Democrat Union

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International Young Democrat Union
AbbreviationIYDU
FormationMarch 1991;32 years ago (1991-03)
Type Political international
PurposeWorld federation of conservative youth organizations [1]
Headquarters Oslo, Norway
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
English
Chairman
Michael Dust
Secretary General
Eva Dohalova
Parent organisation
International Democracy Union
Website http://iydu.org/

The International Young Democracy Union (IYDU) is a global alliance of centre-right political youth organisations and the youth wing of the International Democrat Union. [2] [3] [4]

Contents

The IYDU in its current form was founded in March 1991 in Washington, D.C. A previous organisation of the same name had been established in July 1981, also in Washington, but subsequently ceased to exist. [3]

The IYDU fights for conservative and free-market policies worldwide. [5]

IYDU host a number of events for member organisations each year including a Freedom Forum (mid-year), an Annual Council Meeting, and overseas study visits.

Following almost 6 years of the IYDU being split over differences in the interpretation of the IYDU constitution, the International Young Democrat Union Joint Council Meeting elected a unified IYDU Board in Brussels on 21 October 2017.

Principles

Per the IYDU, "The International Young Democrat Union is a global alliance of centre-right political youth organisations united by a common desire for greater freedom and less government.

First established in 1981, two years before its parent organisation the International Democrat Union (IDU), then re-established in 1991, the IYDU has grow from 14 members to 127, from more than 81 different nations. Our membership is diverse. We come from a rich array of histories, cultures and political traditions, but we are united by a shared commitment to freedom, and to fighting socialism. Some of us come from established democracies with deep-rooted beliefs in individual freedom and liberty; some have experienced first-hand the destructive evil of communism; others are still fighting for basic freedoms.

Throughout the year the IYDU hosts a number of events around the world. Current and future leaders network, discuss ideology, share ideas and build friendships. Our events include a Freedom Forum in the middle of the year, a Study Trip, and a Council Meeting held towards the end/start of the calendar year.

Becoming involved in IYDU demonstrates a commitment: to a better world, created through genuine democratic process. Participants at our conferences have progressed to become cabinet ministers, members of parliament, senior advisers and leaders within their respective industries in public and private sectors." [6]

Parent organisation

The parent organisation to IYDU, the International Democrat Union (IDU) is a working association of 71 full and associate members from 63 different countries. Formed in 1983, founder members included Britain's Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; US Vice-President George H. W. Bush; Mayor of Paris, and later French President, Jacques Chirac; and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl. [7]

Chairmen

NameYearsOrganisationCountry
Mark Heywood1992–1994 Young Liberals Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Tony Zagotta1994–1998 College Republicans Flag of the United States.svg  United States of America
Andrew Rosindell 1998–2002 Young Conservatives Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Shane Frith 2002–2004 Young Nationals Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Donald Simpson2004–2006 Conservative Future Scotland Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Peter Skovholt Gitmark 2006–2008 Young Conservatives Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Tim Dier2008–2010 Conservative Future Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Daniel Walther2010–2012 Junge Union Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Nicolas Figari2012–2012 Independent Democratic Union Youth Flag of Chile.svg  Chile
Aris Kalafatis2012–2014 Youth Organisation of New Democracy Flag of Greece.svg  Greece
Gerti Bogdani 2014–2016 Youth of Democratic Party of Albania Flag of Albania.svg  Albania
Simon Breheny2016–2017 Young Liberals Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Bashir Wardini2016–2018 Lebanese Forces Youth Association Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon
Abdelmajid Fassi Fihri2018–2019 Youth Istiqlal Party Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco
Bruno Kazuhiro2019–2021 Juventude Democratas Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Michael Dust2021– Junge Union Flag of Germany.svg  Germany

[8]

Board 2023 [9]

Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Michael Dust

Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Nick Francis

Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Eva Dohalova

Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan Cheng-Hao Shen

Flag of India.svg  India Sourabh Choudhary

Flag of the United States.svg  USA Rick Loughery

Flag of Armenia.svg  Armenia Lilit Beglaryan

Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Roberto Pellizzaro

Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal Hikmat Karki

Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  UK Nicola Richards

Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Maria Miala

Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco Marwa El Ansari

Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Judita Emic

Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana Nana Asafo Adjei Ayeh

Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras Frank Alley

Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica Kendron Christopher

Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Thomas Belligh

Flag of Greece.svg  Greece Orestis Trasanidis

Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Carl Pfeiffer

Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Julieta Altieri

Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia James Porter

Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland Flor Roggenbauch

Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon Paul Saadeh

Flag of Iraq.svg  Iraq Falah Hasan

Members

Current IYDU members are (as of November 21, 2022 [10] ):

Footnotes

  1. "Youth – IYDU | International Democrat Union". 12 February 2018.
  2. Mercer, Paul (1994). Directory of British political organisations 1994. London: Longman. p. 174. ISBN   978-0-582-23729-2.
  3. 1 2 Yearbook of International Organizations 2005/2006. Vol. 1. Munich: K. G. Saur Verlag. 2005. p. 2033. ISBN   978-3-598-24521-3.
  4. "Ma touts Taiwan's democratic accomplishments". Taiwan Today . Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  5. Lester, Ray, ed. (2008). The New Walford Guide to Reference Resources: Volume II - Social sciences. Facet Publishing. p. 215. ISBN   978-1-85604-498-1.
  6. "About the IYDU". 8 July 2021.
  7. "Home | International Democrat Union". www.idu.org. 1 February 2018.
  8. "About the IYDU – IYDU". IYDU.org. Archived from the original on 28 September 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  9. "2023 Board Elected". 24 June 2023.
  10. "Members". 8 July 2021.

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