International Federation of Liberal Youth Meets in Taiwan for the First Time, Focusing on Taiwan-Ukraine Experiences Against Authoritarianism
The 58th General Assembly of the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY) was held in Taiwan for the first time. Co-hosted by the DPP, the event focused on the democratic experiences of Taiwan and Ukraine in countering authoritarianism, attracting a record-breaking 130+ youth representatives from over 50 countries.
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(CNA Reporter Wen Kuei-hsiang, Taipei, 12th) The 58th General Assembly of the International Federation of Liberal Youth was held in Taiwan for the first time, focusing on the democratic experiences of Taiwan and Ukraine in the face of authoritarian challenges. DPP Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung stated that they will continue to strengthen Taiwan's democratic resilience and are committed to working hand-in-hand with international democratic partners to jointly resist authoritarianism and defend freedom.
The DPP issued a press release today stating that the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY) kicked off its 58th General Assembly in New Taipei City yesterday with the theme "Liberal Youth and Global Authoritarian Challenges: Experiences from the Democratic Frontlines of Taiwan and Ukraine." This assembly invited 140 youths from liberal democratic parties representing more than 50 countries worldwide and was co-hosted by the Democratic Progressive Party.
The DPP stated that a welcome reception was held last night with warm hospitality, featuring welcoming remarks by DPP Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung, and Legislators Fan Yun and Chang Ya-lin.
The DPP pointed out that IFLRY President Hania Knio paid tribute at the assembly to the sacrifices made by Taiwan's democratic pioneer Cheng Nan-jung in fighting for freedom of speech in Taiwan. She also stated that Taiwan and Ukraine have shown the world the courage and determination to resist authoritarianism, and the solidarity of liberal youth will be an important cornerstone in the common pursuit of global freedom and democracy, and will continue to be the strongest backing for Taiwan, Ukraine, and many regions striving for democracy.
Hsu Kuo-yung mentioned that Taiwan's democracy is the result of the struggles of many pioneers. The DPP was founded 40 years ago precisely during this journey to pursue democracy and freedom. In addition to continuing to strengthen Taiwan's democratic resilience, it is even more committed to collaborating with international democratic partners to jointly resist authoritarianism and defend freedom.
Hsu Kuo-yung expressed his expectation that through the IFLRY General Assembly held in Taiwan this time, a platform can be provided to build solid friendships among youth partners, co-create a global democratic community, and allow them to experience Taiwan's hard-won democracy.
Legislator Fan Yun, who is also an executive vice president of Liberal International, sang "Formosa," a banned song during Taiwan's martial law period, at the event. She mentioned that fighting for freedom requires an intergenerational relay, and only by understanding the choices of political actors in past history can one continue to fight for democracy.
This assembly was co-hosted by the Democratic Progressive Party and the German "Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom" (FNF), in cooperation with the Liberal Democratic League of Ukraine (LDLU) and the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats Youth (CALD Youth), with the participation of more than 130 international youths. This grand occasion set a new record for the number of participants in previous assemblies. This delegation will also visit the Presidential Office and the Legislative Yuan of Taiwan, and through thematic discussions and exchanges of transnational democratic experiences, deepen the International Youth Democratic Alliance's attention to Taiwan. (Editor: Chai Si-chia) 1150612
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The DPP issued a press release today stating that the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY) kicked off its 58th General Assembly in New Taipei City yesterday with the theme "Liberal Youth and Global Authoritarian Challenges: Experiences from the Democratic Frontlines of Taiwan and Ukraine." This assembly invited 140 youths from liberal democratic parties representing more than 50 countries worldwide and was co-hosted by the Democratic Progressive Party.
The DPP stated that a welcome reception was held last night with warm hospitality, featuring welcoming remarks by DPP Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung, and Legislators Fan Yun and Chang Ya-lin.
The DPP pointed out that IFLRY President Hania Knio paid tribute at the assembly to the sacrifices made by Taiwan's democratic pioneer Cheng Nan-jung in fighting for freedom of speech in Taiwan. She also stated that Taiwan and Ukraine have shown the world the courage and determination to resist authoritarianism, and the solidarity of liberal youth will be an important cornerstone in the common pursuit of global freedom and democracy, and will continue to be the strongest backing for Taiwan, Ukraine, and many regions striving for democracy.
Hsu Kuo-yung mentioned that Taiwan's democracy is the result of the struggles of many pioneers. The DPP was founded 40 years ago precisely during this journey to pursue democracy and freedom. In addition to continuing to strengthen Taiwan's democratic resilience, it is even more committed to collaborating with international democratic partners to jointly resist authoritarianism and defend freedom.
Hsu Kuo-yung expressed his expectation that through the IFLRY General Assembly held in Taiwan this time, a platform can be provided to build solid friendships among youth partners, co-create a global democratic community, and allow them to experience Taiwan's hard-won democracy.
Legislator Fan Yun, who is also an executive vice president of Liberal International, sang "Formosa," a banned song during Taiwan's martial law period, at the event. She mentioned that fighting for freedom requires an intergenerational relay, and only by understanding the choices of political actors in past history can one continue to fight for democracy.
This assembly was co-hosted by the Democratic Progressive Party and the German "Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom" (FNF), in cooperation with the Liberal Democratic League of Ukraine (LDLU) and the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats Youth (CALD Youth), with the participation of more than 130 international youths. This grand occasion set a new record for the number of participants in previous assemblies. This delegation will also visit the Presidential Office and the Legislative Yuan of Taiwan, and through thematic discussions and exchanges of transnational democratic experiences, deepen the International Youth Democratic Alliance's attention to Taiwan. (Editor: Chai Si-chia) 1150612
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