Submitted by: AYF  (April 2021).

On September 27 Azerbaijan started a large-scale and unprovoked attack against Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and Armenia. Azerbaijan waged a war during a global pandemic, against the call of the United Nations Secretary-General for a global ceasefire. These attacks are in direct violation of the ceasefire signed by Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan in 1994, and unfortunately, children became the biggest victims during this war. The full resolution can be accessed in English, Spanish and French.

Submitted by: Kinderfreunde/Rote Falken Austria  (April 2021)

Over the last couple of years, IFM-SEI and its member organizations have had a lot of discussions on making IFM-SEI more participative, decrease barriers and provide the necessary base for all members to be able to actively engage in activities and processes. This resolution aims to ensure taking sustainable decisions. The full resolution can be accessed in English, Spanish and French.

Submitted by: IFM-SEI Presidium  (April 2021)

IFM-SEI believes that by involving children and young people more in our decision making we can become a more open and participatory organisation. This resolution aims to improve child and youth participation in IFM-SEI’s work and structures. The full resolution can be accessed in English , Spanish and French.

Submitted by: IFM-SEI Presidium  (April 2021)

To achieve a breakthrough for ending child labour by 2025, as per SDG 8.7, youth leaders, activists, survivors, UN Agencies, Nobel Laureates, civil society organisations, business leaders, faith leaders, and trade unions from across the world came together and launched the Fair Share to End Child Labour campaign and made a commitment to demand a fair share of resources, policies and social protection in order to eradicate child labour. IFM-SEI became officially part of this network at the beginning of the year 2021, where at the launching event IFM-SEI signed the testimonial to do their fair share to end child labour. The full resolution can be accessed in English, Spanish and French.

Submitted by: IFM-SEI Presidium and Control Commission  (April 2021)

Conflict of interest policy for use by IFM-SEI Presidium and Control Commission members and staff contains details about a register of interests, and rules for handling conflicts of interest both at and between meetings. The full resolution can be accessed in English, Spanish and French.

Submitted by: More Democratic More Participatory Task Force  (April 2021)

At the IC 2020, the MDMP task force was established to point out the changes necessary to ensure that IFM-SEI does not end up being a reflection of the inequalities of the society in which we live. This resolution aims to face the barrier of transport cost and visa. The full resolution can be accessed in: English, Spanish and French.

Submitted by: More Democratic More Participatory Task Force  (April 2021)

At the IC 2020, the MDMP Task Force was established to point out the changes necessary to ensure that IFM-SEI does not end up being a reflection of the inequalities of the society in which we live. This resolution aims to face the language barrier and guarantee the inclusion of all the members and participants. The full resolution can be accessed in: English , Spanish and French.

Submitted by: Framfylkingen (June 2019)

The Congress 2019 notes deep concerns about the increasing risk of nuclear weapons in the world and recognising the importance of the UN treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons but that many countries have not signed it. The Congress moves that all countries should sign and ratify the UN treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons. The full resolution can be accessed by following this link.

Submitted by: Framfylkingen or the Norwegian Falcons (June 2019).

The Congress 2019 recognises that the civil war in Yemen is one of the biggest humanitarian crises in the world and IFM-SEI urges for the United Nations and all countries should work to stop the war in Yemen as soon as possible. Check out the full resolution here.

Submitted by: Framfylkingen or the Norwegian Falcons (June 2019).

The Congress noted the importance of being able to conduct travel while not contradicting the core Aims and Principles of IFM-SEI in doing so and outlines the importance of travelling in a ethical and sustainable manner in relation to climate change and workers' rights. This resolution commits to a series of rules that outlines which means and companies are acceptable and not for IFM-SEI activities and provides guidelines for member organisations. To find out more of the details follow this link to view and download the full resolution.

Submitted by: CHAP, Manque Chile, Los Cachorros, Integridad Absoluta, Mirim Brasil (June 2019).

The Congress 2019 highlighted the importance of regional networks and the Latin America Falcon Network as a platform to work on sustainable regional development and the implementation of IFM-SEI aims and principles. The resolution outlines the focus areas and roadmap of the regional network during the 2019-22 period and states that two regional coordinators will be appointed for this mandate to support the development of the region. You can read the full resolution in English and Spanish here.

Submitted by: IFM-SEI Presidium (June 2019).

The Congress 2019 committed to the development of the IFM-SEI Migration Network and outlined a roadmap for the development of the network by working with other socialist migrant- and/or refugee-led organisations to reflect on our organisational structures to make IFM-SEI more inclusive of refugees and migrants, and making national and regional cooperation platforms between IFM-SEI organisations and external organisations. Take a look at the full resolution here.

Submitted by: IFM-SEI Presidium (June 2019).

The Congress 2019 approved the formal establishment of the Accessibility Network and Migration Network, which were created by members during the previous three years. The Accessibility Network came out of the All In project on the inclusion of young people with disabilities in our organisations, in cooperation with the European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) Youth Network. The Migration Network came out of the Children on the Move study session exploring how to support child refugees and migrants, and supported by the On The Move global project on refugees and migration. Both networks will provide a structure for IFM-SEI members to bring their expertise on the topics, engage a wide range of IFM-SEI members, complement and support the work of the IFM-SEI Presidium, and support member organisations to develop their work in these fields. Check out the full resolution here.

Submitted by: IFM-SEI Presidium (June 2018).

The International Committee 2018 reflected on the impact of populism across Europe and the effect this will likely have the outcome of the European Elections in 2019. We recognise that the decisions taken by adult decision-makers have a disproportionate effect on children and young people who cannot vote and noted that democracy and participation is much more than voting and, as a movement, we should be promoting alternative forms of democracy. IFM-SEI resolves to put a focus of our upcoming work on democratic, political and civic education, campaigning for voting rights for all and raising awareness about alternative forms of democracy. Take a look at the full resolution here.

Submitted by: IFM-SEI Presidium (June 2018).

The International Committee 2018 approved the establishment of a Pool of Representatives to create a pool of volunteers that can represent IFM-SEI at external activities and that can be recruited at short notice. This will be launched online and will identify specific thematic focuses for which prospective representatives can apply.  The pool will be reviewed at the International Committee 2020. Read the full resolution here.

Submitted by: IFM-SEI Presidium (June 2018).

The International Committee 2018 approved a resolution to prepare for the Congress in 2019 by coming up with an agreed system to calculate the voting rights for each member organisation in line with the IFM-SEI Constitution. It outlines a shared understanding on the definition of a member that can be applicable across our member organisations when calculating membership data for the votes allocation. A timeline is outlined through which organisations must submit their membership data. Read the full resolution here.

Submitted by: Woodcraft Folk, UK (August 2016).

Woodcraft Folk (UK) submitted a statement to the IFM-SEI Congress 2016 stating its commitment to internationalism, international cooperation and IFM-SEI in the wake of the referendum vote to leave the European Union. The statement re-affirms the Educational Aims and Principles of Woodcraft Folk. Read the full statement here.

Submitted by: IFM-SEI Presidium (June 2015).

The IFM-SEI submitted a motion to the IFM-SEI International Committee 2014 proposing a survey to review the realities of gender equality systems in IFM-SEI member organisations. The motion reaffirms the commitment for the need for women’s and trans* only spaces on IFM-SEI events, gender quotas and continued education around gender equality. Read the full motion here.

Submitted by: IFM-SEI Presidium (June 2014).

The IFM-SEI submitted a motion to the IFM-SEI International Committee 2014 proposing the development of a Code of Conduct for IFM-SEI following incidents in member organisations. The aim of the Code of Conduct is to clarify our mission, values and principles, linking them with standards of professional conduct and visible guidelines for behaviour. Read the full resolution here.

The IFM-SEI Congress 2016 approved a resolution recognising the vital role that international camps play in achieving our aims and committing the IFM-SEI Presidium to supporting international camps as much as possible. The resolution states that the IFM-SEI Presidium will proactively try to initiate a larger camp where all member organisations are invited every 4-6 years, where solidarity funds are raised to enable the participation of as many organisations as possible and where IFM-SEI is co-responsible for the development of the programme. Read the full resolution here.