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Let’s pause! – Volunteering with IFM-SEI for four months
By the end of this month, I will be volunteering in IFM-SEI for four months. And although I have chosen a “curious” year to go to another country and live this experience, I couldn’t be happier about it. So far, I haven’t travel anywhere, of course, but I feel that I have been in every Read more about Let’s pause! – Volunteering with IFM-SEI for four months[…]
Solidarity Is Humanity, Solidarity Is Survival – International Human Solidarity Day 2020
Today we are celebrating the International Human Solidarity Day, which is identified by the United Nations as · a day to celebrate our unity in diversity. · a day to remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements. · a day to raise public awareness of the importance of solidarity. · a day to Read more about Solidarity Is Humanity, Solidarity Is Survival – International Human Solidarity Day 2020[…]
Migration is everyone’s concern!
Failure of States and Migration Policies in responding to COVID-19 spread Look no further and in such a short time, coronavirus disease has spread drastically around the world from Wuhan (China), COVID-19 pandemic epicenter. What should be done? What adequate response? How should we organize ourselves? How should we behave? What is the contribution of Read more about Migration is everyone’s concern![…]
Stand up for Human Rights! Stand up for education!
Human Rights Day is held every year on 10 December. On this day in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a document that declares the rights which every human is entitled to regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinions, national Read more about Stand up for Human Rights! Stand up for education![…]
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
In 1992, at the end of the United Nations Decade for the Disabled (1983-1992), the General Assembly proclaimed 3rd December the International Day of People with Disabilities. Since that year, every 3rd December, the world commemorates the International Day of People with Disability to improve the situation of the people with disabilities and promote equal Read more about INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY[…]
International Day to eliminate violence against women
Every 25th November the world celebrates the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women. Violence against women can take many forms of violence, to physical to physiological and emotional. According to UN Women’s November 2020 Facts and figures: Ending violence against women article: 137 women are killed by a member of their family every day. Read more about International Day to eliminate violence against women[…]
When capitalists take child labor to justify their injustice and income!
When capitalists take child labor to justify their injustice and income! Child labor is never good for the child! More than 3 decades after adopting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, children’s rights violation is only getting worse. We are outraged to notice that a few days before the celebration of Read more about When capitalists take child labor to justify their injustice and income![…]
UN CRC Day
Every 20th November, the world celebrates the UN CRC day in commemoration of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1954 and the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989. The CRC comprises three main pillars – the right to safety, the right to development and the right Read more about UN CRC Day[…]
Statement about the situation in Western Sahara
We, Member of the African Falcon Network (AFN), a regional network of the International Falcon Movement-Socialists Educational International (IFM-SEI) heard with great regret the bombing perpetrated by Morocco Armed Forces on strategic sites in Western Sahara on the morning of Friday, November 13, 2020. This targeted attack affected mainly women civilians, young people … and Read more about Statement about the situation in Western Sahara[…]
Political statement on the situation in Armenia
It has been over a month since Azerbaijan started a large-scale and unprovoked attack against Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and Armenia. Azerbaijan continues to wage war during a global pandemic, against the call of the United Nation’s Secretary General for a global ceasefire. These attacks are in direct violation of the ceasefire signed by Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan Read more about Political statement on the situation in Armenia[…]
Call for participants – Resist! the Global Climate Divide
Calling young people from all over the world who want to fight the climate crisis! Are you worried about what the future of our world will look like? Are you angry that the actions of a few are endangering the rest of humanity and wildlife? Are you a climate change activist, looking to make your Read more about Call for participants – Resist! the Global Climate Divide[…]
Call for participants for the Meta-University 2020!
The Meta-University 2020 is an online event for networking, capacity building and peer learning among youth workers and organisations active in the youth field. Considering the current pandemic crisis, which is challenging traditional spaces for dialogue and accelerating the process of shrinking space for civil society, the Meta-University is conceived as: a platform to ensure Read more about Call for participants for the Meta-University 2020![…]
Statement about Nigerian Peaceful demonstration
AFRICAN FALCON NETWORK “Engage for Social Change” Des forces d’Ordre en Forces du Désordre AFN/IFM-SEI est de cœur avec le Peuple pacifique du Nigeria Quand ceux qui sont censés faire régner l’ordre et la loi, créent et installent le Chaos ! Les citoyens s’indignent ! Nous sommes des assoiffés de Justice mais dans la légalité Read more about Statement about Nigerian Peaceful demonstration[…]
Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty #EndPoverty
We want to commemorate October 17 by thinking about how we can achieve greater respect for Human Rights, including Children’s Rights and dignity for people living in poverty. For almost a century, IFM-SEI has been dedicated to the principle of anti-capitalism. We believe that the capitalist system that our society is based on creates inequality. Those Read more about Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty #EndPoverty[…]
An equal and equitable future for girls and everyone! – International Day of the Girl Child
Out of a total of 7.8 billion people in this world, approximately 1.1 billion are girls under age 18. These girls like everyone else have the potential to be a generation of female leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers making positive impacts in global development. Sadly, however, girls face a number of unique challenges that are hindrances Read more about An equal and equitable future for girls and everyone! – International Day of the Girl Child[…]
We believe children – International Day of Non-Violence
In this statement, we discuss forms of violence and how the effect especially children. Should these topics be triggering to you, we recommend not to engage with this content or only to a degree that is comfortable for you. Here you can find technics for self-care and resources should you find yourself in a situation Read more about We believe children – International Day of Non-Violence[…]
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
In IFM-SEI we see this day as an extremely important day, to educate on the importance of the elimination of nuclear weapon, as well as to reaffirm our commitment to a world without nuclear weapons. In IFM-SEI XXVII ordinary Congress in 2019, Tbilisi. The congress adopted a resolution on prohibiting nuclear weapons. Check the resolution Read more about International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons[…]
Shaping Peace Together ! – Today and Every Day
2020 has shown how deeply interconnected societies across the globe are. Borders and security systems have failed to protect communities and those most vulnerable against a virus altering everyday life everywhere. Instead of solidarity and cooperation, leaders across the world have chosen to lock down countries and turning their eyes to the inside. But not Read more about Shaping Peace Together ! – Today and Every Day[…]
International Day of Democracy – Take action today!
Today on 15 September, we are celebrating the International Day of Democracy. Still, we are all very aware that celebrating a day and encouraging governments to strengthen Democracy does not lead to its implementation. Therefore, Democracy is one of the aims and principles of IFM-SEI. We want to celebrate this day to educate, create awareness Read more about International Day of Democracy – Take action today![…]
Stand with Refugees! – Presidium Statement on the fire in the refugee camp in Moria
A fire had erupted two days ago on the overcrowded refugee camp “Moria” on the Greek island of Lesbos. The fire resulted in thousands of refugees and asylum seekers fleeing and end up homeless; among those thousands are over 4,000 children. The overly crowded situation of Moria’s island was violating a lot of human rights Read more about Stand with Refugees! – Presidium Statement on the fire in the refugee camp in Moria[…]
Today we celebrate the international day of Friendship
In IFM-SEI our motto is “Span the world with friendship”. We strongly believe, that only by coming together as an international movement we will be able to challenge and change the current world order. Especially, during this pandemic we need to stand in solidarity with each other, we believe that friendship is an essential element Read more about Today we celebrate the international day of Friendship[…]
Climate Change vs Natural Sciences – Episode 1 of the Resist! the Global Climate Divide podcast
For the first episode of the Resist! the Global Climate Divide podcast, Nadia and Anuschka take you on a deep dive into the intersection of Climate Change and Natural Sciences. A familiar combo, but we are giving it a critical spin! —- In the first interview, Nadia asks Christina Schauer, IFM-SEI President and geography student, Read more about Climate Change vs Natural Sciences – Episode 1 of the Resist! the Global Climate Divide podcast[…]
Step with Refugees – World Refugee Day 2020
About 80 million people across the globe including children have been forced from their homes as refugees or internally displaced people, 10 million of which were recorded in 2019 alone. This means that in almost every other minute, 20 people leave their families, friends, loved ones and everything they must have built behind in order Read more about Step with Refugees – World Refugee Day 2020[…]
World Day Against Child Labour
Using a 10-year-old child to work is a fatality Nowadays and in the 21st century more than 178 million children of all genders are affected by child labor, or 17% of the world’s child population. Considering their vulnerabilities: Regarding their statutes Regarding the general irresponsibility Regarding injustice Regarding the general recklessness Regarding society degree of Read more about World Day Against Child Labour[…]
IFM-SEI in solidarity with George Floyd and all victims of racism. Black Lives Matter.
Systemic racism and discrimination especially against black people has been deep rooted in American society for centuries. This is present within schools, offices, court systems, police departments etc. making sure people of color never have a fair share in anything. Blacks in America are highly faced with disparities regarding, employment, education and security.Across the United Read more about IFM-SEI in solidarity with George Floyd and all victims of racism. Black Lives Matter.[…]
International Day of Families – Solidarity with all kinds of families
A family is the most important building block of society. A place where individuals are groomed and natured to become valuable societal members and active global citizens. A family is often the place where we all receive much love and feel most loved, a supporting system for our everyday life. Family is also the place Read more about International Day of Families – Solidarity with all kinds of families[…]
Workers of the World, Unite! – International Labour Day 2020
Today we are celebrating the First of May, or also called international labour day. This holiday and day of protests was chosen to be International Workers’ Day to commemorate and further promote the demands of the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago for an 8 hour workday. Until now it is known as the day of Read more about Workers of the World, Unite! – International Labour Day 2020[…]
IFM-SEI Statement Article on COVID-19 Lockdowns and Possible Threats to Human Rights
The world is going through a very challenging time currently due to the novel Corona Virus or COVID 19. Life as we have known it has changed a lot for most of us. Somethings even might need to be adapted in the future until we find a solution on how to deal with COVID-19. COVID-19 Read more about IFM-SEI Statement Article on COVID-19 Lockdowns and Possible Threats to Human Rights[…]
Happy International Roma Day! Baxtalo Sa-Themenqo Rromano Dives!
Did you know… That there are around 12 Million Roma, Sinti, Travellers and related groups living in Europe today – the continent’s largest ethnic minority? There are also many Roma living in the Americas! That the Roma emigrated from Northern India, but are part of European society for hundreds of years? That 95% of European Read more about Happy International Roma Day! Baxtalo Sa-Themenqo Rromano Dives![…]
We were asking the experts for you! – Resist! The Global Climate Divide
Last month, our annual work plan ‘Resist! the Global Climate Divide’ kicked off, thanks to generous support of the Council of Europe’s European Youth Foundation. Resist!’s first activity brought together 20 climate crisis experts, from natural scientists, public health experts and farmers to activists, educators and social scientists. Our experts volunteered a day to participate Read more about We were asking the experts for you! – Resist! The Global Climate Divide[…]
Climate Emergency – Act Now! – Members Monday
Woodcraft Folk have been taking action on climate change and sustainability for many decades. Since January 2019 increasing numbers of Woodcraft Folk young members joined school strikes to demand our government declare a climate emergency and take action. In February 2019, Woodcraft Folk’s Trustee Board issued the following statement: “Climate change is the most urgent Read more about Climate Emergency – Act Now! – Members Monday[…]
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2020
Not only #COVID19 – many viruses are going around these days. #Racism is definitely one of them! Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Exactly 60 years ago, on 21 March 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid laws. Read more about International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2020[…]
Call: Next long-term volunteer at the IFM-SEI Secretariat 2020-21
IFM-SEI is looking for an enthusiastic and active member to volunteer with European Solidarity Corps full time in Brussels for 12 months from 1 September 2020 until 31 August 2021. IFM-SEI will apply to the European Commission to cover the living costs for the volunteer. Please note that the grant is not guaranteed. The European Solidarity Read more about Call: Next long-term volunteer at the IFM-SEI Secretariat 2020-21[…]
Building Bridges Training in Inclusion and Dialogue
In January, youth workers from across Asia, Africa and Latin America were reunited in Yaoundé (Cameroon), for a training in Inclusion and Dialogue. This training event was the second in our ambitious two-year global project Building Bridges: Youth Work for Peace and Dialogue, which aims to initiate a cross-continental exchange to promote peace education and Read more about Building Bridges Training in Inclusion and Dialogue[…]
Solidarity with Ajyal and Hashomer
We stand in solidarity with our Member Organisations Ajyal and Hashomer and all those families affected by this cruel act. We are sad to announce that the International School of Peace was burned down completely last night, together with the offices of OHF. In recent weeks, tensions have increased on the island of Lesvos following Read more about Solidarity with Ajyal and Hashomer[…]
Job opportunity: Project Officer
Location: Brussels, Belgium Contract: one-year fixed term with possibility for extension (commencing March 2020 or as early as possible) Deadline to apply: Sunday 02 February 2020, 23:59 (CET) Interview date: Wednesday 12 February 2020, Brussels The International Falcon Movement – Socialist Educational International (IFM-SEI) is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to join the IFM-SEI Read more about Job opportunity: Project Officer[…]
Join the steering group for ‘Resist! the Global Climate Divide’
Resist! the Global Climate Divide is set to launch this year, generously supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe. Resist! will aim to mobilise a young generation of climate change activists to be ambassadors for a systemic, intersectional and anti-capitalist approach to the global climate emergency. We are looking for IFM-SEI Read more about Join the steering group for ‘Resist! the Global Climate Divide’[…]
In 2020: Resist! the Global Climate Divide
The ongoing climate crisis is a huge threat today. Increasingly minorities, including young people, people of colour, womxn and people from the so-called Global South are criticising scientists, journalists, government actors and activists for being very euro-centric, and not making their approach inclusive and critical. With Resist!, we want to mobilise a young generation of Read more about In 2020: Resist! the Global Climate Divide[…]
YO!Fest 2020 call for participants
The new edition of YO!Fest (Youth Opinion Festival), Europe’s biggest youth political festival is taking place this May 2020 in Strasbourg, France. As well as running several workshops at the event, IFM-SEI is sending a delegation, which YOU can be part of! This event is organised by the European Youth Forum and combines debates, workshops, Read more about YO!Fest 2020 call for participants[…]
Call for Reach out Working Group members
Following IFM-SEI’s strategic work plan, we want to continue our working group who will deal with some of the aspects from the Capacity Building area. We want to bring together a group of people who will support our member organisations to create group work and develop grassroots structures, and share good practices on group work Read more about Call for Reach out Working Group members[…]
‘Welcome Refugees’ – Members Monday
Find below the report about the ‘Welcome Refugee’ project hosted by our Member Organisation Les Faucons Rouges. Our Youth Movement is active through a number of activities and projects; in this context, the international camp in 2020 would be the main highlight of the season. It enables young people to acquire and develop skills that will Read more about ‘Welcome Refugees’ – Members Monday[…]
30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 38
Article 28: Children have the right to be protected during war. No child under 15 can join the army or take part in war. As a socialist organisation, children growing up on peace and with all their freedom without threat of armed conflict and threat to their life is the core of our work. We Read more about 30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 38[…]
30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 26 & 27
Article 26: Governments should provide money or other support to help children from poor families. Article 27: Children have the right to food, clothing and a safe place to live so they can develop in the best possible way. The government should help families and children who cannot afford this. As a socialist organisation, these Read more about 30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 26 & 27[…]
30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 23 & 24
Article 23: Every child with a disability should enjoy the best possible life in society. Governments should remove all obstacles for children with disabilities to become independent and to participate actively in the community. Article 24: Children have the right to the best health care possible, clean water to drink, healthy food and a clean Read more about 30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 23 & 24[…]
30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 32
Article 32: Children have the right to be protected from doing work that is dangerous or bad for their education, health or development. If children work, they have the right to be safe and paid fairly. It is okay if older children help out their parents in the family business, or if they want to Read more about 30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 32[…]
30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 10 & 22
Article 22: Children who move from their home country to another country as refugees (because it was not safe for them to stay there) should get help and protection and have the same rights as children born in that country. Article 10: If a child lives in a different country than their parents, governments must Read more about 30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 10 & 22[…]
Call for content coordinators: YO!Fest 2020
Are you aged 18-30? Do you want to get more active in the educational work of IFM-SEI? Do you have experience working on the topics of youth work, peace education and dialogue between conflicting groups of young people, gender equality and/or climate change? We are opening the call for 2 content coordinators to plan and Read more about Call for content coordinators: YO!Fest 2020[…]
30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 12, 13 & 14
Article 12: Children have the right to give their opinions freely on issues that affect them. Adults should listen and take children seriously. Article 13: Children have the right to share freely with others what they learn, think and feel, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms other people. Read more about 30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 12, 13 & 14[…]
30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 31
Article 31: Every child has the right to rest, relax, play and take part in cultural and creative activities. We believe that it is crucial for a child’s development and health to have access to these activities! Do you want to learn more? Check out our other post for 30 Days of Children’s Rigts! 1. Read more about 30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 31[…]
Solidarity with anti-capitalist protests
The statement below was published on 28 October 2019, written by IFM-SEI Presidium. In the last weeks, citizens of Latin America and the Caribbean have taken to the streets to show that they do not agree with neoliberal economic measures, inequality and corrupt governments. Especially young people raise their voice to say that they do Read more about Solidarity with anti-capitalist protests[…]
30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 19 & 34
Article 19: Governments must protect children from abuse and being neglected by anyone who looks after them. Article 34: The government should protect children from sexual exploitation (being taken advantage of) and sexual abuse, including by people forcing children to have sex for money, or making sexual pictures or films of them. Every child and Read more about 30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 19 & 34[…]
30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 28
Article 28: Every child has the right to an education. Primary education should be free. Secondary and higher education should be available to every child. Children should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level possible. Discipline in schools should respect children’s rights and never use violence. Education is vital for children and Read more about 30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 28[…]
30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 7 & 8
Article 7: Children must be registered when they areborn and given a name which is officiallyrecognized by thegovernment. Children musthave a nationality. Article 8: Children have the right to their own identity – anofficial record of who they are, which includes theirname, nationality and family relations. No oneshould take this away from them, but if this happens,governments Read more about 30 Days of Children’s Rights – Article 7 & 8[…]
30 Days of Children’s Rights – Kick Off
This year, on 20 November 2019, we are celebrating the 30 year anniversary of children’s rights! Some might believe that with signing and agreeing to the United Nations Convention on Children’s Rights in 1989, we were done. Having the Convention meant that we do not need to fight for them anymore. Unluckily, they are wrong. Read more about 30 Days of Children’s Rights – Kick Off[…]
VI ESPLAC ENVIRONMENTAL DAYS – Members Monday
The sixth edition of the Esplac Environmental Days, focused on the creation of sustainable camps, reached a record of participation with more than 80 people attending. This past 6th of October, the 6th Environmental Days was held by environmental Commission of Esplac (Comissió Reduint Petjada). It was a time for debate, for reflection and for Read more about VI ESPLAC ENVIRONMENTAL DAYS – Members Monday[…]
Children’s rights must be respected in Syria
The statement below was published on 17 Octover 2019, written by IFM-SEI Presidium. In their many years of struggle for freedom, independence and sovereignty the Kurdish people have been used as pawns by European and the United States governments. The ‘People’s Protection Units’- the primary body of the Syrian Democratic Forces’- is a primarily Kurdish Read more about Children’s rights must be respected in Syria[…]
Call for trainers and participants: Feminists of the world, unite!
Overview Do you identify as a woman, non-binary person or any other gender, that is not a cis-gendered man? Are you between 16-30, and involved in feminist work? Are you sick and tired of the patriarchy, uninclusive feminism and gender-based oppression? Do you want to share ideas, develop your perspective and plan an action with Read more about Call for trainers and participants: Feminists of the world, unite![…]
Combatting Sexual Violence and Toxic Masculinity – Local Activities from ‘I Act – Exploring Masculinities’
After our ‘I act – Exploring Masculinities’ seminar in March in Milan, Italy, five groups were able to implement their plans for local activities around gender, sexual violence and masculinities. Read more about their success stories below. These local activities were supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe. ‘Consent Belarus’ brought Read more about Combatting Sexual Violence and Toxic Masculinity – Local Activities from ‘I Act – Exploring Masculinities’[…]
Apply now: Amplify Brussels Local Lab
Amplify is a two-year project that brings together young people from all across Europe and Canada to discover and support the fight against Climate Change, Gender Inequalities and Violent Extremism. In fourteen localities, activists host Local Labs (weekend workshops), conduct youth-led research and gather for collective actions. In November these young people will meet in Montreal, Read more about Apply now: Amplify Brussels Local Lab[…]
Condemning recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa
The statement below was published on 11 September 2019, written by IFM-SEI African Falcon Network and supported by IFM-SEI Presidium. We, the members of the African Falcon Network (AFN), a Pan African regional network of the International Falcon Movement – Socialist Educational International (IFM-SEI) condemn the recent barbaric and xenophobic attacks in South Africa against Read more about Condemning recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa[…]
Messages from Building Bridges youth workers!
Want to hear more about our training on peace education for youth workers as part of our Building Bridges: Youth Work for Peace and Dialogue project? Find out what our youth workers thought about this week long training on peace education that took place in Asunción, Paraguay, in August 2019! Read more about our Building Read more about Messages from Building Bridges youth workers![…]
Building Bridges peace education training
Building Bridges: Youth Work for Peace and Dialogue is our flagship global project taking place during 2018-2020 on the theme of peace education and dialogue to foster inclusive and peaceful societies. This ambitious project, generously supported by the European Commission, brings together partners from Africa, Asia and Latin America to explore peace and conflict Read more about Building Bridges peace education training[…]
We are growing! – Welcome Girls Excel and Ajyal Youth Movement – Members Monday
Our IFM-SEI family is growing! During our XXVIII Congress from the 28 to 29 July in Tiblisi, Georgia, we welcomed Girls Excel from Cameroon and Ajyal Youth Movement from Isreal as full members. Let’s get to know them a bit better! Ajyal Youth Movement was established in 2006 by young Arab leaders who believe in Read more about We are growing! – Welcome Girls Excel and Ajyal Youth Movement – Members Monday[…]
What Socialist education can do for you – Stories from our Peers 2.0 study session
The Peers 2.0: Peer Education for Democratic Citizenship study session took place over eight days in partnership with the Youth Department of the Council of Europe. This high-level training brought together 23 experienced young peer educators to explore non-formal education, socialist education and human rights education, equipping them with the competencies, tools and confidence to Read more about What Socialist education can do for you – Stories from our Peers 2.0 study session[…]
International solidarity at work – Stories from ‘Building Bridges: Youth Work for Peace and Dialogue’ in Medan
After visiting Milan in last weeks story, we are travelling 9683.34 km to the South East this week, to Medan, Indonesia. From the 14th and 21st of April, we gathered with 13 participants from Indonesia, Greece, the Philippines, Paraguay, Ghana and Peru to kick start our journey to an entirely new toolkit on Peace Education Read more about International solidarity at work – Stories from ‘Building Bridges: Youth Work for Peace and Dialogue’ in Medan[…]
Beyond Clichés – Stories from ‘I act – Exploring masculinities’
Here is finally the second part of the stories from our project ‘I Act – Exploring Masculinities‘ which gathered from the 24th to the 31st of March around 30 participants in Milan, Italy, with the support of the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe. Together we discovered different expressions of masculinity and the power it holds in Read more about Beyond Clichés – Stories from ‘I act – Exploring masculinities’[…]
‘Chasing Utopias, We Build the World We Want’ – Monfesta’t 2019 – Members Monday
In March this year, our member organisation Esplac brought together more than 700 youth leaders and participants for their largest ever Monifesta’t. Read more about it in the article below. Do you want to have your organisation’s work featured in one of our Members Mondays? Send your story to comms@ifm-sei.org! From Friday the 29. until Read more about ‘Chasing Utopias, We Build the World We Want’ – Monfesta’t 2019 – Members Monday[…]
Feminism on the Local Level – Member Survey
The IFM-SEI Feminist Network is up and running and wants to be able to provide more to our member organisations. Therefore, we want to learn about the work done on the local level, work you are doing at the moment, and your needs and plans for the future on the topic of feminism. For Read more about Feminism on the Local Level – Member Survey[…]
A giant timeline – Common Ground 2020 Planning Meeting
In February, members of the Common Ground board from Woodcraft Folk met for a day meeting in Manchester. It was a good chance to update each other about how the planning is going, and we all appreciate having the opportunity to meet face-to-face although it was a shame not to have our international board members Read more about A giant timeline – Common Ground 2020 Planning Meeting[…]
Sharing is Caring – Stories from ‘I act – Exploring masculinities’
From the 24th to the 31st of March we gathered around 30 participants in Milan, Italy, for our project ‘I Act – Exploring Masculinities’ with the support of the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe. Together we discovered different expressions of masculinity and the power it holds in our societies and cultures. Over Read more about Sharing is Caring – Stories from ‘I act – Exploring masculinities’[…]
Call for partners: European Falcon Network: ‘Vivid partnerships in the 21st century’
We are currently looking for partner organisations for the European Falcon Network, which is an exchange between the organisations in Europe working on a specific topic. The network meeting will be hosted by SJD – Die Falken in Germany. Project in brief The project ‘Vivid partnerships in the 21st century’ aims at working on making Read more about Call for partners: European Falcon Network: ‘Vivid partnerships in the 21st century’[…]
Youth Strikes 4 Climate – An inspirational way to lead
The members of our member organisation Woodcraft Folk are very busy at the moment. They are living IFM-SEI’s principles of peace, co-operation and international friendship as we are facing a world of hatred and violence. Below you find the inspiring store of Cherry who leads the Leeds Student demo and speaks up for the future Read more about Youth Strikes 4 Climate – An inspirational way to lead[…]
We are all responsible for Christchurch – The blindness for the far-right
Shortly after midday on Friday, 15 March 2019, a white supremacist open fired on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, during Friday prayers. While I am sickened and saddened by the attack, I am sadly not surprised. This is an attack that was long overdue considering the current political climate, hovering on the horizon somewhere Read more about We are all responsible for Christchurch – The blindness for the far-right[…]
Join Team IFM-SEI at Bruxelles 20km
We are looking for keen (prospective) runners to join Team IFM-SEI at the Bruxelles 20km taking place on 19 May 2019. The 20 kilometre run will be a fundraiser for IFM-SEI and participants will have 4 hours to complete the run. Whether or not you’re an experienced runner or not, join our team and complete Read more about Join Team IFM-SEI at Bruxelles 20km[…]
Do you want to be a Peacemaker of Tomorrow? – Join now!
Join us for the Peacemakers of tomorrow event from the 5th to the 7th of April 2019! Peacemakers of tomorrow is an activity day for local groups on a global level. The idea is that all interested IFM-SEI member organisations are facilitating one local event each but within the same time frame. For an even Read more about Do you want to be a Peacemaker of Tomorrow? – Join now![…]
Call for volunteer translators!
We are searching for a small team of volunteers to help us translate some core documents for the XXVIII Ordinary Congress of IFM-SEI from English into Spanish and French. This will help us to make the information distributed in advance of Congress as accessible as possible to as many delegates as possible, but we can Read more about Call for volunteer translators![…]
When guns replace toys: conflict and peace in Africa
Africa is a most beautiful continent with wide arrays of vegetation, striking landscapes, abundant resources and amazing diverse cultures. This unique continent is home to millions of extremely lovely and hospitable people with so much zeal and passion for life. Sadly, over the past three decades, this wonderful Eden is threatening to be an abyss Read more about When guns replace toys: conflict and peace in Africa[…]
Join the Queer Easter 2019 team!
IFM-SEI is looking for 2-3 experienced and motivated trainers to represent IFM-SEI on the training team for the annual Queer Easter at the Kurt Löwenstein House (KLH) on 14-21 April 2019. The title of this year’s Queer Easter is ‘The red in the rainbow – 20 years of socialist struggle!’ The deadline to apply is Read more about Join the Queer Easter 2019 team![…]
Apply now: I Act: Exploring Masculinities *applications still open*
The deadline for applications has been extended as we are still looking for a few participants. We are looking in particular (but not exclusively) for applicants that identify as a non-woman (man, non-binary or other genders). You must complete the e-form, details of which can be found below. Any questions can be sent to contact@ifm-sei.org. Are you Read more about Apply now: I Act: Exploring Masculinities *applications still open*[…]
Call for European partners: Europe-Canada project
We are currently looking for five IFM-SEI member organisations from the Europe region for our new project: Amplifying the voices of young people with fewer opportunities. The project is in partnership with Oxfam Canada and funded by EuropeAid. Project in brief This project gives an opportunity to young people in the EU and Canada to cooperate by raising Read more about Call for European partners: Europe-Canada project[…]
Consultation on IFM-SEI Strategy and Work Plan 2019-22
The Resolutions and Work Plan Commission for the XXVIII Ordinary Congress of IFM-SEI would like to share with you the consultation for the next Strategy and Work Plan 2019-22 to get your input and thoughts to shape the work of the movement in the next three years and beyond. There are options for individuals to Read more about Consultation on IFM-SEI Strategy and Work Plan 2019-22[…]
Oyoun Masr has been very active in Euro-Med Projects
Oyoun Masr Association for Cultural and Social Development – OMA Egypt has been really busy in the last few months! Their young members participated in several international projects. “The latest international activities helped OMAers to develop their eight key competences necessary to keep up with the lightning pace of today’s modernised markets”, says Mr. Mostafa Abbas, Read more about Oyoun Masr has been very active in Euro-Med Projects[…]
Job opportunity: Project and Communications Coordinator
Location: Brussels, Belgium Contract: two-year fixed-term (commencing March 2019) Deadline to apply: Sunday 27 January 2019, 23:59 (CET) Interview date: Wednesday 6 February 2019, Brussels The International Falcon Movement – Socialist Educational International (IFM-SEI) is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to join the IFM-SEI team to join our secretariat for a fixed-term of two years. Read more about Job opportunity: Project and Communications Coordinator[…]
Call for participants – I Act: Exploring Masculinities
Are you aged between 18-30 and passionate about tackling issues on the topics of masculinity and men’s role in the prevention of sexual violence? Do you have ideas to overcome these topics or are you interested in doing so? If the answer is yes to these questions, you should apply to our upcoming seminar in partnership Read more about Call for participants – I Act: Exploring Masculinities[…]
Woodcraft Folk is supporting young people to take the lead
In the UK, the average charity board member is 61 years old. IFM-SEI member organisation, Woodcraft Folk is breaking that trend and supporting young people to take the lead. Their board members range in age from 16 to 52, with an average age of 27. The commitment to being truly youth lead goes even further Read more about Woodcraft Folk is supporting young people to take the lead[…]
Global Cooperation and local action – Peace and Conflict 101
On a daily basis we get informed about all kinds of conflict situations all over the world. It does not matter if it is between generations, countries or within our own family. There are omnipresent and we need to deal with this topic. “Global Cooperation and local action – Peace and Conflict 101”, is Read more about Global Cooperation and local action – Peace and Conflict 101[…]
Out of office notice. Have a wonderful festive season from us here at the IFM-SEI Secretariat!
The festive season is coming closer! It’s that time of year where we all head home to spend some well deserved time drinking mulled wine and stuffing ourselves with food. It’s been a busy few weeks here at the IFM-SEI with Proud and Visible seminar and Presidium meeting in Istanbul, online kick-off meeting of our Read more about Out of office notice. Have a wonderful festive season from us here at the IFM-SEI Secretariat![…]
Apply now: Peers 2.0 training!
Peers 2.0: Peer Education for Democratic Citizenship is a study session taking place over eight days (excluding travel days) in partnership with the Youth Department of the Council of Europe. This high-level training for peer educators will bring together 25 experienced young educators to explore non-formal education, socialist education and human rights education, and equip Read more about Apply now: Peers 2.0 training![…]
Re-opened call for trainers: I Act – exploring masculinities
Are you aged 18-30? Do you want to get more active in the educational work of IFM-SEI? Do you have experience working on the topics of masculinity, the bystander model and men’s role in prevention of sexual violence? We are re-opening the call for 1 more member to join our team. IFM-SEI is looking for 1 Read more about Re-opened call for trainers: I Act – exploring masculinities[…]
Find out about the IFM-SEI Feminist Network
IFM-SEI has undertaken number of projects on gender equality and feminism in the past years by creating tools, campaigns and women’s quotas. We realise we have experience and expertise in our organisation in the topic of feminism. Therefore, we wanted to create IFM-SEI Feminist Network in our Strategy and Work Plan 2016-2019. The Feminist Network Read more about Find out about the IFM-SEI Feminist Network[…]
Call: Next long-term volunteer at the IFM-SEI Secretariat 2019-20
IFM-SEI is looking for an enthusiastic and active member to volunteer with European Solidarity Corps full time in Brussels for 12 months from 1 September 2019 until 31 August 2020. IFM-SEI will apply to the European Commission to cover the living costs for the volunteer. Please note that the grant is not guaranteed. The European Solidarity Read more about Call: Next long-term volunteer at the IFM-SEI Secretariat 2019-20[…]
Wanted: Common Ground centre coordinators
Common Ground is the next IFM-SEI international camp and it will be a fabulous camp full of ideas, education and games for social change. The theme is international friendship and solidarity. With less than 2 years to go, the programme coordination team (Jack, Laurie and Klaus) is starting to get our programme team together. For Read more about Wanted: Common Ground centre coordinators[…]
NKK Youth Congress 2018
On 5-7 October, youngsters aged between 13-18 gathered to develop future work plan in Nuoret Kotkat (NKK) in Helsinki. After getting to know each other, participants discussed and agreed on objectives for the weekend. Youth congress received video greetings from Jasmin Trogen, EVS volunteer at IFM-SEI Secretariat. Jasmin shared her own story about her path Read more about NKK Youth Congress 2018[…]
Building Bridges kicks off!
Online kick-off meeting of our new project – Building Bridges: Youth Work for Peace and Dialogue – took place on 27-28 October with the participation of coordinators from all the project partners. In this two-day webinar two coordinators per organisation came together to plan and shape the project. The educational approach was an interactive webinar using Read more about Building Bridges kicks off![…]
Virtual IC coming up!
A virtual International Committee will take place on Sunday 2 December 2018 at 1pm (Central European Time) via an online conferencing system. All member and candidate organisations are invited to send delegates to this meeting. This meeting will take place in the framework of the XXVIII Ordinary Congress of IFM-SEI, which will take place on 28-29 June 2019. Read more about Virtual IC coming up![…]
Save the date: XXVIII IFM-SEI Congress
We are very pleased to announce that the XXVIII Ordinary Congress of IFM-SEI will take place on 28-29 June 2019 (excluding arrival and departure days) in Tbilisi, Georgia, hosted by our friends, the Georgian Falcons. We would ask for you to put the dates in your diary now – we hope that all of our Read more about Save the date: XXVIII IFM-SEI Congress[…]
Peers 2.0 – call for trainers
IFM-SEI is looking for 4 experienced and motivated trainers to join the international training team for our upcoming training course – Peers 2.0: Peer Education for Democratic Citizenship – in partnership with the Council of Europe. The seminar will be an extended Training of Trainers for peer educators in democratic citizenship. The training will bring Read more about Peers 2.0 – call for trainers[…]
Call For IFM-SEI Accessibility Network Members
The IFM-SEI Accessibility Network wants your help in making IFM-SEI more accessible! Following IFM-SEI’s strategic work plan, we want to bring together motivated young people who can contribute to the accessibility strategy of IFM-SEI. We are looking for young motivated people from the different IFM-SEI regions to join the working group! The network members will Read more about Call For IFM-SEI Accessibility Network Members[…]
Bi Visibility Day 2018: it’s time to recognise bisexuality as an identity, not a behaviour
On Bi Visibility Day 2018, we hear from our Secretary General on the discrimination and stigma she has faced as a bisexual woman and why we need to own being bi. Bi Visibility Day has been celebrated since 1999, in order to highlight the achievements of the bi community and tackle discrimination. The day, which takes place on Read more about Bi Visibility Day 2018: it’s time to recognise bisexuality as an identity, not a behaviour[…]
International Peace Day – launching our new project!
On the occasion of International Peace Day 2018, we are pleased to announce our new project: Building Bridges – Youth Work for Peace and Dialogue. The aim of the two-year global project is to promote peace education and dialogue through youth work in developing countries and in Europe by initiating a cross continental approach. This Read more about International Peace Day – launching our new project![…]
Girls Excel Clubs promotes children’s rights in Cameroon
Holiday seasons in Cameroon are generally the most relaxed yet the most vulnerable for young people especially girls who easily get into trouble since they have so much time and no school to keep them busy. Then, what should be done to keep them busy while having fun during such seasons? HOLIDAY CLUBS!!!
The Esplais Greeted This Summer With Full of Amazing Activities
From June to September, more than 130 summer activities such as hiking trips and international exchanges have taken place in our summer camps. Sixty-four esplais with more than 4,000 young participants joined these intense activities in nature with full of excitement. Living together with the group in nature allow us working intensively and vividly on the Read more about The Esplais Greeted This Summer With Full of Amazing Activities[…]
International Summer Camp 2019 in Austria
We, the Rote Falken Austria warmly invite you all to our international summer camp next year. It will take place in the Falcons‘ Camp Döbriach between 20-31 July 2019 on occasion of the 70th anniversary of the campsite. The lovely campsite is owned by our organisation and is located in the south of Austria near the Read more about International Summer Camp 2019 in Austria[…]
Call for European partners – “ Spotlight on Youth” Youth Exchange Project
Within the framework of the European Falcon Network, we are currently looking for partner organisations for the international project Spotlight on Youth, open to all European IFM-SEI member organisations. The project will be hosted by Kinderfreunde in Austria. In order to participate, you must provide the information outlined in the call for partners and, send Read more about Call for European partners – “ Spotlight on Youth” Youth Exchange Project[…]
Invitation: Proud and Visible in the Fight for Women Rights
It is with pleasure that we invite you to the PES (Party of European Socialists’) – International Falcon Movement-Socialist Educational International (IFM-SEI) seminar ‘Proud and Visible: in the Fight for Women Rights’ on the importance of women’s empowerment and gender equality. This seminar will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, on 2-4 November 2018. The seminar Read more about Invitation: Proud and Visible in the Fight for Women Rights[…]
Welcoming Jasmin, our new EVS Volunteer
We are very pleased to announce that our new EVS volunteer will be Jasmin Trogen, who is a very active member of Nuoret Kotkat in Finland. You’ll have the chance to meet her in person at one of our upcoming activities, at our Proud and Visible seminar in Istanbul or at the Peers 2.0: Peer Read more about Welcoming Jasmin, our new EVS Volunteer[…]
Save the date: Peers 2.0
Peers 2.0: Peer Education for Democratic Citizenship is an eight-day study session in partnership with the Youth Department of the Council of Europe. 25 young people from across Europe will come together to become peer eduators and trainers in democratic citizenship. This activity will estbalish and launch the IFM-SEI Pool of Peer Educators and Trainers Read more about Save the date: Peers 2.0[…]
¡Organiza nuestra próxima reunión del Presidium!
El Presidium IFM-SEI está buscando una organización IFM-SEI con el entusiasmo, la capacidad y la habilidad para organizar la reunión del Presidium IFM-SEI a principios del 2019, de febrero a abril. El 2017 y 2018, las reuniones del Presidium fueron organizadas por el Independence Youth Forum en Palestina, por Framfylkingen en Noruega y por Rote Falken Read more about ¡Organiza nuestra próxima reunión del Presidium![…]
Call for participants: Be the change! study session
Are you aged between 16-22 and passionate about tackling issues of racism, populism, Islamophobia or anti-Semitism? Are you interested in reflecting on structural discrimination and rooting causes of racism from the intersectional approach? Are you concerned about how marginalised young people are constantly discriminated because of their ethnicity, race, religion or geographical background? Do you Read more about Call for participants: Be the change! study session[…]
Want to host IFM-SEI Congress 2019?
IFM-SEI Presidium is looking for IFM-SEI organisations with the enthusiasm, capacity and ability to host the IFM-SEI Congress 2019 in June or July 2019. The IFM-SEI Congress is the highest decision-making body in IFM-SEI and brings together delegates from all of our member organisations and partner organisations from across the globe. It is the opportunity Read more about Want to host IFM-SEI Congress 2019?[…]
Young people suffer from racist and unfair immigration system
Unfair, unequal and racist migration policies scapegoat migrants – and in particular young migrants – leading to, at best, lengthy, expensive and overly bureaucratic processes and, at worst, increasing human trafficking and abuse. This is according to a publication, launched today, by international youth and education organisation, IFM-SEI. The NGO – representing hundreds of thousands Read more about Young people suffer from racist and unfair immigration system[…]
IFM-SEI elects new President
At its International Committee (IC), which took place in Brussels this weekend (16 – 17 June 2018), IFM-SEI elected a new President, Christina Schauer, for a one-year term until IFM-SEI Congress 2019. During the annual meeting, which brought together 17 member organisations and 55 attendees, the organisation also gained a new full member and three Read more about IFM-SEI elects new President[…]
Introducing the Governance Review Group
Babacar, Mali (33) – commissioner in charge of training of Association des Pionniers du Mali Federal Bureau since 2013. I have joined pioneers’ activities since 1998. As far as IFM-SEI activities are concerned, I have started fully joining them in 2015. I attended many IFM-SEI events, am an active member of IFM-SEI Africa, I am Read more about Introducing the Governance Review Group[…]
IFM-SEI @ YO!Fest 2018
The 10th edition of YO!Fest (Youth Opinion Festival), Europe’s biggest youth political festival took place on 1-2 June in Strasbourg, France. As well as running several workshops at the event, IFM-SEI delegation was part of the festival! This event was organised by the European Youth Forum and combines debates, workshops, talks, exhibitions, and performances to celebrate what it means to Read more about IFM-SEI @ YO!Fest 2018[…]
Call for trainers: Be The Change
IFM-SEI study session 2018: ‘Be the change! Youth against populism, racism, islamophobia and anti-Semitism’ Are you aged 18-25? Do you want to get more active in the educational work of IFM-SEI? Do you have experience working on the topics of populism, racism, islamophobia or anti-Semitism? IFM-SEI is looking for enthusiastic, motivated and experienced trainers to Read more about Call for trainers: Be The Change[…]
Rainbow Resources available in Italian
We’re thrilled to announce that IFM-SEI’s most popular resource – Rainbow Resources: Compasito Companion on Sexuality and Gender – is now available in Italian thanks to our partner organisation, Arciragazzi. The translated version in Italian means that even more group leaders and educators will be able to run groundbreaking and challenging activities with a new Read more about Rainbow Resources available in Italian[…]
IFM-SEI Accessibility Network
The IFM-SEI Accessibility Network wants your help in making IFM-SEI more accessible! The Accessibility Network was created as a result of the All In study session that took place in November of 2016. The study session ran by IFM-SEI and ENIL (European Network of Independent Living) was on the topic of inclusion, disability rights and Read more about IFM-SEI Accessibility Network[…]
Apply now: Let’s Talk About Sex parallel seminars!
Not happy about the sex education you or your peers have received? Do you feel that different bodies and identities aren’t reflected well enough in our sex education? Do you want to explore how normativity and society influences our sex education experience? Do you want to change the sex education young people receive? If the Read more about Apply now: Let’s Talk About Sex parallel seminars![…]
Reopened call for our Communications Developer position
Location: Remote working Contract: Eight-month fixed-term at one day per week (commencing April 2018) Deadline to apply: Tuesday 17 April 2018, 23:59 (CET) Interview date: Friday 20 April 2018 (Skype) The International Falcon Movement – Socialist Educational International (IFM-SEI) is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to join the IFM-SEI team to undertake a Read more about Reopened call for our Communications Developer position[…]
Extended call for Governance Review Group
The deadline for the Governance Review Group has been extended by one week, as all existing applicants are men over the age of 30. It should be reiterated that applicants must have an in-depth knowledge and experience of IFM-SEI structures. The IFM-SEI Presidium has never been as active as would be expected from the core Read more about Extended call for Governance Review Group[…]
Welcoming Basak, our new Project Officer
We are very pleased to announce that our new Project Officer will be Basak Van Hove, who has been working an an intern in the IFM-SEI Secretariat since November 2017. Basak will work three days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. You’ll have the chance to meet her in person at one of our Read more about Welcoming Basak, our new Project Officer[…]
Want to be our new Communications Developer?
Location: Remote working Contract: Eight-month fixed-term at one day per week (commencing April 2018) Deadline to apply: Monday 19 March 2018, 23:59 (CET) Interview date: Thursday 22 March 2018 (Skype) The International Falcon Movement – Socialist Educational International (IFM-SEI) is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to join the IFM-SEI team to undertake a Read more about Want to be our new Communications Developer?[…]
Call for Governance Review Group
The IFM-SEI Presidium has never been as active as would be expected from the core governance body of an organisation and have not taken ownership over the strategy and work plan and financial accountability of the organisation. This has led to a lack of accountability of the Secretariat and decreased internal democracy. Therefore a governance Read more about Call for Governance Review Group[…]
Extended deadline: Proud and Visible in Istanbul
We are extending the deadline to apply for the ‘Proud and Visible: in the Fight for Migrant Rights’ conference coordinated by the Party of European Socialists (PES) in cooperation with IFM-SEI for participants who do not require a visa (with the exception of an e-visa available online). The conference will explore the causes and effects of migration Read more about Extended deadline: Proud and Visible in Istanbul[…]
International Committee 2018: 15-16 June 2018
We are pleased to announce the International Committee 2018 will take place in Brussels, Belgium, on 15-16 June 2018. The International Committee is the opportunity for up to five delegates per organisation to come together to take part in the democratic process of IFM-SEI including discussing resolutions, taking part in elections and deciding on membership Read more about International Committee 2018: 15-16 June 2018[…]
Save the date: Let’s Talk About Sex parallel seminars
EDIT: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the venue and dates of these activities have been amended since this article was written. The Lets Talk About Sex parallel seminars will now take place at the Kinderfreunde Falkencamp Döbriach, Austria, on 20-27 May 2018. Put this date in your diary now: 18-25 May 2018! During this week, 40 young Read more about Save the date: Let’s Talk About Sex parallel seminars[…]
“Mi experiencia en OTM Lima”
Hola, soy Xiomara de Perú. Este año participé en el proyecto On The Move de IFM-SEI, junto a jóvenes de América Latina. Mediante dinámicas de trabajo, aprendimos de forma entretenida y consciente la situación penosa que afrontamos por problemas de migración, movilidad juvenil y refugiados. Una de las cosas más valiosas que experimentamos en este Read more about “Mi experiencia en OTM Lima”[…]
Invitation: Proud and Visible in the Fight for Migrant Rights
It is with pleasure that we invite you to the Party of European Socialists’ (PES) conference ‘Proud and Visible: in the Fight for Migrant Rights’ on the causes and effects of migration on marginalised groups, specifically youth, women and LGBTQI persons. This European conference will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, on 16-18 March 2018. The Read more about Invitation: Proud and Visible in the Fight for Migrant Rights[…]
We’re looking for a new Project Officer!
Location: Brussels, Belgium Contract: one-year fixed-term with possibility for extension (commencing April 2018) Deadline to apply: Sunday 28 January 2018, 23:59 (CET) Interview date: week commencing 19 February 2018 The International Falcon Movement – Socialist Educational International (IFM-SEI) is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to join the IFM-SEI team to join our secretariat Read more about We’re looking for a new Project Officer![…]
Reach Out: global to local
We are pleased to launch the new Reach Out: Global to Local project, which will take place in 2018! The project is a youth exchange whereby 67 people will come together for one week to discuss internationalism and how to bring this concept to grassroots groups in IFM-SEI. Delegations of five young people aged 13-17 from Read more about Reach Out: global to local[…]
Join the ‘Let’s Talk About Sex!’ focus group!
In 2018 we will see our new project ‘Let’s Talk About Sex!’ start, with the generous support of the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe. The project will look at developing a comprehensive alternative sex education manual, aimed at children and young people, which is inclusive with the whole spectrum of genders and sexualities Read more about Join the ‘Let’s Talk About Sex!’ focus group![…]
In 2018, Let’s Talk About Sex!
Most young people deem the sex education they’ve received is very poorly delivered or insufficient. It is widely known that many teenagers use the internet and the mainstream media, such as gossip magazines, to satisfy their curiosity and the information they can find there can be distorted and/or inaccurate. Talking about sex is still considered Read more about In 2018, Let’s Talk About Sex![…]
YO!Fest 2018 call for participants
The 10th edition of YO!Fest (Youth Opinion Festival), Europe’s biggest youth political festival is taking place this June in Strasbourg, France. As well as running several workshops at the event, IFM-SEI is sending a delegation, which YOU can be part of! This event is organised by the European Youth Forum and combines debates, workshops, talks, Read more about YO!Fest 2018 call for participants[…]
On The Move – Africa Regional Meeting
This piece was written by Francis Ametepey from Youth Advocates Ghana. Africa will always be gratified about her young people, if only they understand the role they have to play in realizing the dreams of the continent. A group of youth advocates from IFM-SEI member organizations in Africa had a beautiful one week intensive workshop Read more about On The Move – Africa Regional Meeting[…]
Out of office notice. Have a wonderful festive season from us here at the IFM-SEI Secretariat!
The festive season is upon us! It’s that time of year where we all head home to spend some well deserved time drinking mulled wine and stuffing ourselves with food. It’s been a busy few weeks here at the IFM-SEI with our I Act action day,the publication of the handbook that followed, the On The Read more about Out of office notice. Have a wonderful festive season from us here at the IFM-SEI Secretariat![…]
Call for EVS in the IFM-SEI Secretariat 2018-19
IFM-SEI is looking for an enthusiastic and active member to volunteer full time in Brussels for 12 months from 1 August 2018 until 31 July 2019. IFM-SEI will apply to the European Commission to cover the living costs for the volunteer. Please note that the grant is not guaranteed. At present there is a time Read more about Call for EVS in the IFM-SEI Secretariat 2018-19[…]
Membership fees 2018
On 4 November the IFM-SEI Control Commission met in Brussels to go through the profit and loss 2017 and the proposed budget 2018 as well as other tasks part of our remit, which includes discussing IFM-SEI membership fees. We are pleased that the majority of member organisations have paid their membership fees 2017 and we thank Read more about Membership fees 2018[…]
New additions in the IFM-SEI secretariat!
We are very pleased to welcome two new members of our Secretariat, joining Carly, Ingrid and Ceci to make up a busy office of five. George Smart is our new long-term volunteer, who started in September and will be with us until the end of July 2018. Basak will be joining us until mid-January as Read more about New additions in the IFM-SEI secretariat![…]
Get ready for the “I Act” Action Day!
I Act “Action day” is here! I Act is a project looking at preventing sexual violence using the active bystander approach. Being an active bystander means taking responsibility and choosing to act when you see something happening that could either lead to, or is an act of sexual violence. Each individual action might not seem Read more about Get ready for the “I Act” Action Day![…]
Contribute to ‘On The Move’!
On The Move is a global project exploring migration, refugees and regional youth work. OTM works to advocate for free movement, abolition of visas and the promotion of the positive aspects of migration and globalisation. As part of this project, IFM-SEI has produced two e-learning training courses (one on refugees on migration and another on regional Read more about Contribute to ‘On The Move’![…]
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Call for participants for our new e-learning course
We’ve extended the deadline to Friday 20th October! We are excited to invite you to participate in a new e-learning course on the development of projects, identifying funding sources and intercultural learning, developed by participants of the ‘On The Move’ seminar. ‘On The Move’ is a project looking at issues of mobility, exploring the obstacles Read more about DEADLINE EXTENDED! Call for participants for our new e-learning course[…]
I Act Action Day prep meeting in Tbilisi
Throughout the ‘I Act’ campaign us here in the office and the participants at our events have worked tirelessly working towards a world without sexual violence. The final step of the campaign is the Action Day. The Action Day is a day when all our member organizations can be loud, be creative and be courageous Read more about I Act Action Day prep meeting in Tbilisi[…]
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Call for working group members
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 20th OCTOBER! Call for “Reach out!” working group members – non-formal education, volunteering and group work Following IFM-SEI’s strategic work plan, we want to create a working group who will deal with some of the aspects from the Capacity Building area. We want to bring together a group of people who Read more about DEADLINE EXTENDED! Call for working group members[…]
Call for participants for our new e-learning course!
We are excited to invite you to participate in a new e-learning course on the development of projects, identifying funding sources and intercultural learning, developed by participants of the ‘On The Move’ seminar. ‘On The Move’ is a project looking at issues of mobility, exploring the obstacles relating to visas, challenges facing young refugees and Read more about Call for participants for our new e-learning course![…]
Willy Brandt Conference – challenging extremism at Utøya
At the start of September, over 100 young people from 22 countries came together at Utøya, Norway, for the Willy Brandt Conference – Youth Against Extremism. Through lectures, workshops, dialogue and study visits, participants were able to explore the theme of right-wing extremism in an international setting. Participants came from as far as Kenya and Read more about Willy Brandt Conference – challenging extremism at Utøya[…]
Call for European partners – “ Reach out! Partnering for International Friendship” seminar
We are currently looking for partner organisations for the international seminar “Reach out! Partnering for International Friendship”, open to all European IFM-SEI member organisations. The seminar will be hosted by Esplac in Catalonia. In order to participate you must provide the information outlined below by Friday 29th September 2017. Please send your email to ceci@ifm-sei.org. Read more about Call for European partners – “ Reach out! Partnering for International Friendship” seminar[…]
Call for “Reach out!” working group members
Call for “Reach out!” working group members – non-formal education, volunteering and group work Following IFM-SEI’s strategic work plan, we want to create a working group who will deal with some of the aspects from the Capacity Building area. We want to bring together a group of people who will focus on non-formal education, volunteering Read more about Call for “Reach out!” working group members[…]
IFM-SEI Presidium video report – August 2017
IFM-SEI’s presidium met face-to-face last month in Utøya, Norway. They were two days of intense work and lots of hours of meetings. Aren’t you curious about what was discussed? Well, you’re lucky! Presidium shot this amazing videos where themselves talk about the different points discussed and the latest IFM-SEI news. If after the video you Read more about IFM-SEI Presidium video report – August 2017[…]
#ISC2017 Döbriach
Kinderfreunde/ Rote Falken Österreich had an amazing summer camp in Döbriach going on with around 600 people. They had the pleasure to get to know groups from IFM-SEI, like Woodcraft folk UK, Falcons Belarus, ASD Turkey, Nouret Kotkat Finland as well as a non IFM-organisation from China. Faucons Rouge, Esplais Catalans and SJD-Die Falken – members Read more about #ISC2017 Döbriach[…]
Photo Gallery from Pionniers du Mali
Take a look at the photos we got from the Pionniers du Mali! They had lots of activities going on in the last months. Among other, they celebrated the Mali Pionnier’s day, Africa Day, Feder Council, le Conseil Communal des enfants…
Another great summer camp for the Slovenian Falcons
Article written by: Stella V. Grahek, Tamara Gajski, Pia Zevnik Slovenian Falcon Youth Union is a non-formal educational organization whose main purpose is to ensure that children and young adults are empowered, respected and most importantly well informed about their rights. We try to achieve our goals through different activities such as summer camps, creative Read more about Another great summer camp for the Slovenian Falcons[…]
The first Youth Camp from Nuoret Kotkat was a success!
The young members of Nuoret Kotkat have a very special status in their organization. Nuoret Kotkat’s goal is to strength the role of the youth even more in a future. This summer they took one step closer to their goal. In 2016 Youth Congress of Nuoret Kotkat made an initiative to organize a national camp Read more about The first Youth Camp from Nuoret Kotkat was a success![…]
Exciting projects in Zimbabwe!
Our member organisation in Zimbabwe, Patsimeredu Edutainment Trust, had a lot of projects going on in the last months. Do you want to know about some of them? Buddyz for Luv Project During the last quarter, Patsimeredu conducted the annual Buddyz for luv drama competitions in all the six provinces of the country where they Read more about Exciting projects in Zimbabwe![…]
MILAVF’s Girls’ Network
The Girls’ Network it a program from the Movimiento Infantil Luis Alfonso Velásques Flores (MILAVF). The Girls’ Network is a structure designed by the girls, where they organize to hold groups of talks, discussions and exchanges on the situation of gender equality. It is a participatory space proposed by the own girls and young women, Read more about MILAVF’s Girls’ Network[…]
Call for hosts of International Committee 2018
IFM-SEI Presidium is looking for IFM-SEI organisations with the enthusiasm, capacity and ability to host the IFM-SEI International Committee meeting in 2018 The International Committee meeting 2017 was hosted by the Slovenian Falcons in Portorož, Slovenia, therefore we seek an organisation outside of Europe to host the meeting. What is an International Committee meeting? International Read more about Call for hosts of International Committee 2018[…]
NO TENIM POR! – We are not afraid
The attacks occurred last 17th of August have hit us hard and painfully. We have witnessed one of the true faces of terrorism and, among the victims, we have found our neighbours, friends of friends and many tourists coming from different parts of the planet to visit our beloved capital city. Unfortunately, this is not Read more about NO TENIM POR! – We are not afraid[…]
Welcoming new IFM-SEI member organisations!
We are very pleased to welcome Ajyal to our socialist educational family as a candidate member of IFM-SEI, after the International Committee 2017 approved their membership application. Ajyal youth movement was established by Arab young leaders who believe in educational change for the Arab society who lives in Israel. The movement was established on 2006 and has Read more about Welcoming new IFM-SEI member organisations![…]
Call for hosts IFM-SEI Presidium meetings and IC 2018
IFM-SEI Presidium is looking for IFM-SEI organisations with the enthusiasm, capacity and ability to host an IFM-SEI Presidium meeting or International Committee meeting in 2018. In 2017, Independence Youth Forum (IYF) hosted a Presidium meeting in Beit-Jala, Palestine, and Framfylkingen will host the second Presidium meeting on the island of Utøya, Norway. We extend our Read more about Call for hosts IFM-SEI Presidium meetings and IC 2018[…]
Help the school for refugees in Greece!
Our member organisations from the Middle East Hashomer Hatzair and Ajyal need your help to keep up with their project of the school for refugees they set up in Greece. Here is the link of the crowdfunding campaign, if you want to know more about the project, read the following article they have sent us! Read more about Help the school for refugees in Greece![…]
International Solidarity Against G20
[ES abajo] This weekend (7-9 July) the G20 meeting is taking place in Hamburg, Germany. There the leaders of the 20 biggest economies are meeting, in order to discuss topics like climate change, development policy of African countries and international security. Pretending to solve the problems like these in the interest of the people. In fact Read more about International Solidarity Against G20[…]
— Extended deadline — Join us at Utøya: Willy Brandt Conference Against Extremism 2017
— Extended Deadline — The deadline for applying has been extended until the 31st of July. Are you going to miss this opportunity? Framfylkingen warmly invites IFM-SEI member to join the international youth conference ‘Willy Brandt – Youth Conference against Extremism’. The conference will take place on Utøya, Norway, from the 1-3 September 2017. Aim The Read more about — Extended deadline — Join us at Utøya: Willy Brandt Conference Against Extremism 2017[…]
I Act – Online platform!
We have been talking about the project I Act for quite a bit, now. First, it was the online campaign, and this year we got the grant from the Council of Europe and the European Youth Foundation to do a yearlong work plan project.One of the parts of the project is an online platform where Read more about I Act – Online platform![…]
IFM-SEI’s newsletter is back!
We are launching IFM-SEI’s newsletter again every 4 months! There will be newsletter at the end of May, September and January. Do you want to contribute by writing an article? Has your organisation done something exciting during this time and would like to share it? Send us your articles/latests news and we will include them Read more about IFM-SEI’s newsletter is back![…]
New IFM-SEI merchandise! Call for designs
IFM-SEI is launching new merchandise! We want to have a variety of products with different designs, and for that we are opening a call for designs. We want multiple designs that go along with our aims and principles. Are you a creative person? Would you like to see your design on different products all over Read more about New IFM-SEI merchandise! Call for designs[…]
Call for international members on the IFM-SEI camp 2020 board!
Some weeks ago we announced that the next IFM-SEI Camp is going to be hosted by Woodcraft Folk in the UK in 2020. It may seem far from now, but to make sure we have an amazing camp, we are already working on it! Although lots of the work will be done by Woodcraft Folk Read more about Call for international members on the IFM-SEI camp 2020 board![…]
Children on the Move – don’t trust the crisis!
Hear from Heli Gotthartsleitner, from Rote Falken Kindefreunde Austria, about our Children on the Move study session in Strasbourg on 5-12 March 2017. Back to the year 2015: The news about the advance of the terrorist organisation “Islamic State” and the associated escape movement of thousands of people from crisis areas like Syria or Afghanistan Read more about Children on the Move – don’t trust the crisis![…]
Carly Walker-Dawson, IFM-SEI candidate for CoE Advisory Council
IFM-SEI is nominating our Secretary General, Carly Walker-Dawson, for the Council of Europe’s Advisory Council on Youth. The elections will take place on 21-22 April at the European Youth Forum (YFJ) COMEM. We hope that YFJ member organisations will support IFM-SEI’s candidature. You can find the candidacy documents by following links below: AC Nomination IFM-SEI Read more about Carly Walker-Dawson, IFM-SEI candidate for CoE Advisory Council[…]
Join ALARM, our new e-learning course on refugees and migration!
ALARM alarms everyone to be fully concerned about world tragedies then there will be no more, nowhere. ALARM is a finger that can’t lift a stone alone but with your full support and involvement nothing resists. Join our socialist and noble community and be helpful to your fellows and community while learning and taking actions. Read more about Join ALARM, our new e-learning course on refugees and migration![…]
Next IFM-SEI international camp taking place in 2020!
We are very excited to announce that the next IFM-SEI international camp will take place in 2020 hosted by our comrades in the UK, Woodcraft Folk. The IFM-SEI Presidium took the decision in Palestine, at their last meeting at the start of April, to host the camp in cooperation with Woodcraft Folk. Tom Brooks, the Read more about Next IFM-SEI international camp taking place in 2020![…]
Youth exchange hiking in the island of Menorca!
Join esplai Vic-Remei (ESPLAC) in their youth exchange hiking in the island of Menorca (Spain)! The esplai Vic-Remei from Manresa (Esplac) is searching for an international group for a summer youth exchange. Don’t miss this opportunity of getting to know the youngsters of an esplai while discovering the nature wonders of the island Menorca! – Read more about Youth exchange hiking in the island of Menorca![…]
The Faucons Rouges invite you to their activity weekend in May!
Faucons Rouges are a member organisation of IFM from Belgium. The weekend of the 6th and 7th they are organising a great load of activities and they are inviting all the European organisations to take part! It will be a great opportunity to know each organisation, share games, activities, projects and work together. The weekend Read more about The Faucons Rouges invite you to their activity weekend in May![…]
On The Move seminar III – regional youth work
‘On the Move’ is our exciting global project for 2016–2018 which tackles many issues around mobility, all of which are relevant to young people living in a globalised world and who do not want to be stopped by borders! The project was launched with a kick off event at IFM-SEI Camp 2016 and followed up with Read more about On The Move seminar III – regional youth work[…]
IFM-SEI featured in new Social Platform resource
We are thrilled to be featured in the new resource from the Social Platform, Investing in Services for People’s Wellbeing: A collection of case studies. IFM-SEI is featured as one of the 14 case studies, which are divided into five categories: Investing in integrated social and health care services Investing in migrants’ and refugees’ inclusion Investing in Read more about IFM-SEI featured in new Social Platform resource[…]
Welcome Ceci, our new Project Officer!
We are very happy to welcome Ceci Aranda to the IFM-SEI office as our new Project Officer. Ceci will be joining the team four days a day and joins the other four secretariat members in Brussels (Carly Walker-Dawson – Secretary General, Ingrid de Kock – Officer Manager, Bet Bayó and Mie Jørgensen – volunteers). She Read more about Welcome Ceci, our new Project Officer![…]
Sexual violence is not simply a ‘women’s issue’!
Content note: This article contains mentions of sexual assault and rape. We like to think of IFM-SEI and our organisations as safe, utopian spaces, which are different from the societies in which we live. But the reality is that we are a still part of wider society. Patriarchy, misogyny, violence and many many other structures Read more about Sexual violence is not simply a ‘women’s issue’![…]
IC meeting 2017 – join us in Slovenia, register your delegates now!
It is with pleasure that we invite all member organisations to the IFM-SEI International Committee Meeting 2017. The meeting will take place in Slovenia on 6-9 July 2017 and is being organised in cooperation with our members from the Slovenian Falcons. The venue of the meeting is the Dijaški dom Portorož Hostel on the Slovenian Read more about IC meeting 2017 – join us in Slovenia, register your delegates now![…]
EXTENDED DEADLINE! I Act Training of Trainers – call for participants!
EDIT: WE HAVE RE-OPENED APPLICATIONS! THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SUNDAY 19TH MARCH As part of the ‘I Act’ project, we are inviting IFM-SEI members to attend a Training for Trainers course, looking especially at preventing sexual violence in our organisations. ‘I Act’ is IFM-SEI’s work plan project for the prevention of sexual violence, Read more about EXTENDED DEADLINE! I Act Training of Trainers – call for participants![…]
I Act first activity: the focus group meeting
Three weeks ago 5 people from different organisations of IFM-SEI got together in Vilnius, Lithuania to develop our new project, ‘I Act’. The project started as an online campaign last year based on the active bystander model, exploring the power structures inside our organisations and asking people to act in situations that could led to Read more about I Act first activity: the focus group meeting[…]
YO! Fest 2017: Generation Maastricht
The 8th edition of the YO!Fest (Youth Opinion Festival) is around the corner, and IFM-SEI is organising some activities and wants to send a delegation. This event is organised by the European Youth Forum and is aiming to celebrate Youth Work in Europe with various organizations that do that by having a festival organised by Read more about YO! Fest 2017: Generation Maastricht[…]
Back in the Office
After the holidays the IFM-SEI Secretariat is back in office with new energy and motivation. We are finishing up last year’s projects, following up on some others and starting new ones. See everything that’s coming up in the activities page and check the latest news on the website and facebook. This January Mie from DUI, Read more about Back in the Office[…]
Join the ‘I Act’ focus group!
In 2017 we will see our new project ‘I Act’ start, with the support of the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe. The project will look at the prevention of sexual violence from the bystander approach (you can find more information here). We are looking for IFM-SEI members from Council of Europe members states Read more about Join the ‘I Act’ focus group![…]
New project: ‘I Act’ for the prevention of sexual violence
We are pleased to announce that 2017 will see our new project ‘I Act’ come to fruition, with the generous support of the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe. The work plan project taking place for the duration of 2017 will look at the prevention of sexual violence from the bystander approach. You Read more about New project: ‘I Act’ for the prevention of sexual violence[…]
Smash Patriarchy
As a campaign for the 16 days to end violence against women and gender non-conforming people, the Rainbow network of IFM-SEI launched this campaign where everyday person of group of people from our organisation took a photo and added a slogan against gender-based violence and for feminism. The photo was accompanied by a small text Read more about Smash Patriarchy[…]
On the Move seminar II – exploring visas
‘On the Move’ is our exciting global project for 2016–2018 which tackles many issues around mobility, all of which are relevant to young people living in a globalised world and who do not want to be stopped by borders! The project was launched with a kick off event at IFM-SEI Camp 2016 and followed up with Read more about On the Move seminar II – exploring visas[…]
Call for participants: Children on the Move study session
Are you aged 16-30 and passionate about the topic of refugees and migration? Do you work or volunteer with child refugees, or are interested in doing so? Are you concerned about the situation regarding unaccompanied minors? If the answer is yes to these questions, you should apply to our upcoming study session in partnership with Read more about Call for participants: Children on the Move study session[…]
European Voluntary Service in IFM-SEI 2017-2018
We are looking for an enthusiastic and active member to volunteer full time in Brussels for 12 months between September 2017 and August 2018. IFM-SEI will apply for a fund called European Voluntary Service to cover the living costs of the volunteer. Please note that the grant is not guaranteed. We will apply for the grant in Read more about European Voluntary Service in IFM-SEI 2017-2018[…]
Solidarity with KKSP after earthquake hits Indonesia
We would like to share a message from our friends in KKSP: ‘Dear comrades, an earthquake hit Pidie Jaya, Indonesia, on 7th December. The people there need emergency medical and food supplies as well at support to rebuild their homes. KKSP is already in the area delivering aid and working with local people, especially children, Read more about Solidarity with KKSP after earthquake hits Indonesia[…]
Call for a new IFM-SEI Project Officer
We are thrilled to announce that we are recruiting a new Project Officer to join the IFM-SEI Secretariat in March 2017. You can find the full details below. We look forward to receiving your application! Location: Brussels Contract: one-year fixed-term with possibility for extension (commencing March 2017) Deadline to apply: Sunday 8 January 2017, 23:59 (CET) Read more about Call for a new IFM-SEI Project Officer[…]
Successful 20N and exciting General Assembly in Esplais Catalans
20N: Children’s rights day The last few weeks have been busy ones for Esplais Catalans. Two of the most important events of the year took place in November! Like most of other IFM-SEI organisations, we have been celebrating the 20N in different villages and towns around the country. Take a look at the video we’ve Read more about Successful 20N and exciting General Assembly in Esplais Catalans[…]
9th Congress of the Pionýr
9th Congress of the Pionýr For making of the most important decisions in the Pioneer is need support of most of the representatives of every Pioneer group. More than two hundred of them met on Saturday November 12th in Pardubice to collectively decide on the course for the next couple of years. Before noon the Read more about 9th Congress of the Pionýr[…]
IYF news!
IYF news, in the last two months IYF conducting several activities as follows: – Closing workshop, which was carried out by the independent Youth Forum about the project of Harnessing Palestinian Capacity to Claim and Advocate their Rights through Video Evidence, 2016 which funded by the Secretariat of human rights and international humanitarian law, the Read more about IYF news![…]
News from Fénix
SPEAK UP! Children’s organisation FÉNIX has organised yet another youth exchange! It took place in Snina, Eastern Slovakia, between dates 30th October to 6th November. Participants came from Slovakia, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Poland and Romania. The main topic of the youth exchange Speak up! was Human and Civil Rights. Objectives were to familiarize young people Read more about News from Fénix[…]
Children’s republic of Döbriach
Children’s republic of Döbriach We kindly invite you together with your group to our amazing campsite in the south of Austria from the 15th to the 29th of July 2017. We are about to organise a big, colourful and lively International Camp 2017 where families, kids, as well as Red Falcons up to the age Read more about Children’s republic of Döbriach[…]
Universal Children’s Day Activity
Inside the project the Group Matters and the Universal Children’s right we are proposing a small activity to run with your groups for the week 14th to the 20th of November. You have a session about children’s rights already planned? Don’t worry this can be added afetr it, as a nice conclusion. You still haven’t Read more about Universal Children’s Day Activity[…]
A Ferry to Europe
Or: How a strong Network between the European Falcon Organisations can be set up Imagine there are 30 young People from 11 European Falcon Organisations who are attending a Seminar. So know you can say that this is not special within a worldwide Organisation like the IFM-SEI. And yes you are right. But it is Read more about A Ferry to Europe[…]
Call for hosts: IFM-SEI Presidium and International Committee meetings 2017-19
IFM-SEI Presidium is looking for IFM-SEI organisations with the enthusiasm, capacity and ability to host an IFM-SEI Presidium meeting or International Committee meeting in the current mandate during the years of 2017-19. What is a Presidium meeting? The IFM-SEI Presidium is the decision-making board of IFM-SEI made up of 12 members – ten regional representatives, Read more about Call for hosts: IFM-SEI Presidium and International Committee meetings 2017-19[…]
Call for trainers: ‘Children on the Move’ study session 2017
Are you aged 18-35? Do you want to get more active in the educational work of IFM-SEI? Do you have experience working on the topics of child refugees, unaccompanied minors or children’s rights? IFM-SEI is looking for enthusiastic, motivated and experienced trainers to join an international team for our upcoming study session in partnership with Read more about Call for trainers: ‘Children on the Move’ study session 2017[…]
A warm thank you from SJD – Die Falken
Dear IFM members, We want to thank you for the wonderful IFM-Camp we created together. Two weeks we lived in another world, our other world. We made new friends, discussed pressing issues in our organisations and the world and we made our demands public. We learned from each other, came up with new ideas together Read more about A warm thank you from SJD – Die Falken[…]
IYF summer news
IYF published the results of the Study on the case of Human Rights Violations in East Jerusalem, Targeted Areas (Hizma, Anata)2015-2016, the study is the main results of the project of Harnessing Palestinian Capacity to Claim and Advocate for their Rights through Video Evidence in East Jerusalem, the project is supported by the Secretariat of Read more about IYF summer news[…]
What we want for bi visibility day is to exist, to celebrate our existence
Today is Bi Visibility Day, a time for bi-, pan- and non-monosexual/romantic people as well as our allies around the world to celebrate the existence and survival of bi* folks and culture. When we use the term „bi*“, we are referring to people who are attracted to more than one gender, whether they identify with a specific label or Read more about What we want for bi visibility day is to exist, to celebrate our existence[…]