CIS, Caucasus and Black Sea
Meeting of the SI Committee for the CIS, Caucasus and Black Sea, St Petersburg, Russia
25-26 May 2018
Sergey Mironov, leader of A Just Russia, SI SG Luis Ayala, SI Vice-President Alexander Romanovich
The SI Committee for the CIS, Caucasus and Black Sea convened in St Petersburg, Russia, on 25-26 May, hosted by A Just Russia, the SI member party in the Russian Federation...
Latin America and the Caribbean
Meeting of the SI Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean in Montevideo, Uruguay
17-18 May 2018
A meeting of the Socialist International Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean took place in Montevideo on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 May 2018, hosted by the SI member party in Uruguay, Nuevo Espacio (NE)...
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Africa
Meeting of the SI Africa Committee in Luanda, Angola
12-13 December 2017
Latifa Perry
The African member parties of the Socialist International convened in Luanda on 12 and 13 December 2017, hosted by the SI's member party in Angola, the MPLA. The Committee´s discussions centered on the two main themes of : "For humane, just and democratic policies - our role and our commitment in Africa" and Securing peace and resolving conflicts in the Great Lakes Region", as well as the national situation in a number of countries of the region...
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Latin America and the Caribbean
Meeting of the SI Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean
03-04 November 2017
The Socialist International Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean convened in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on 3-4 November, hosted by the SI member party in that country, the PRD. On the occasion, twenty parties of the social democratic family from that region shared their views on the priorities of the continental agenda, the challenges their democracies face and their national situations...
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SI Committee for the CIS, Caucasus and Black Sea
Working meeting of members of the SI Committee for the CIS, Caucasus and Black Sea
06 February 2017
A working meeting of members of the SI Committee for the CIS, Caucasus and Black Sea was held in Chisinau, Moldova, on 6 February 2017, hosted by the Democratic Party of Moldova, DPM. The meeting was held to focus on the political context in the region in advance of the XXV SI Congress, and to hear the contributions from SI member parties to the resolutions to be adopted at the Congress. It also offered the opportunity for updates on the situation in countries in the region...
Latin America and the Caribbean
Working meeting of members of the SI Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean
30 January 2017
A working meeting of members of the SI Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean was held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on 30 January 2017. The discussions focused on the political context in the region at the time of the XXV SI Congress, issues relating to the region to be addressed by the Congress, contributions from parties in the region to the preparation of the general resolutions to be adopted by the Congress, a review of the elections to be held at the Congress in relation to candidates from the region and brief reports on national situations.
Mediterranean
Meeting of the SI Mediterranean Committee
Málaga, Spain
16-17 December 2016
The Socialist International Mediterranean Committee held a meeting in Malaga on 16-17 December 2016, hosted by the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), focussing its discussions on “The current challenges to ensuring democracy, freedoms, rights, and peace in the Mediterranean” and “Strategies for reaffirming our vision and values in the Mediterranean region”...
Africa
Socialist International focuses on Africa at meeting in Accra, Ghana
07-08 October 2016
H.E. President Mahama with participants at the meeting of the SI Africa Committee in Accra, Ghana
Under the main theme of: “Advancing our social democratic vision in Africa”, the Socialist International held a meeting of its Africa Committee in Accra on 7-8 October 2016, hosted by the National Democratic Congress, NDC, the SI member in Ghana. Bringing together member parties from all parts of the continent, the meeting took place at the Kofi Anan International Peace-keeping Centre in Accra, a symbolism that was not lost on participants, particularly at a moment when António Guterres, a former President of the Socialist International, was announced as nominated by the UN Security Council for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations...
Latin America and the Caribbean
Meeting of the SI Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
01-02 April 2016
Nicolás Monegro
The Socialist International Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean held a meeting in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on 1-2 April 2016. The agenda centered on two main themes: “Building alliances and coalitions to advance our objectives of sustainable development, fair progress and opportunities for all” and “Improving the electoral systems and processes in the region”...
MEDITERRANEAN
Meeting of the SI Mediterranean Committee, Barcelona, Spain
26-27 October 2015
Latifa Perry
On 26-27 October 2015, the SI Mediterranean Committee convened in Barcelona, Spain, under the heading “For an end to conflicts – For peace in the Mediterranean”, hosted by the SI member party in that country, the PSOE. The Committee’s discussions focused on three aspects of the main theme: 1) Addressing the human tragedy with humane solutions...
CIS, the Caucasus and the Black Sea
Meeting of the SI Committee for the CIS, the Caucasus and the Black Sea in Yerevan
08-09 June 2015
The SI Committee for the CIS, the Caucasus and the Black Sea met in Yerevan, Armenia on 8-9 June 2015, hosted by the SI member party in that country, the ARF Socialist Party. The meeting, which was opened by SI Secretary General Luis Ayala, was chaired by Armen Rustamyan (Armenia ARF, co-chair of the committee), Alexandra Dobolyi (Hungary MSzP, co-chair of the committee) and Oleg Tulea (Moldova PDM, vice-chair of the committee)...
Migrations
Extraordinary meeting of the SI Committee on Migrations
01 June 2015
Latifa Perry
An extraordinary meeting of the SI Migrations Committee was held in Rabat on Monday 1st June, to focus on a social democratic response to the migrations crisis unfolding in different parts of the world. The meeting took place at the Moroccan Parliament, hosted by the Socialist Union of Popular Forces, the USFP...
Africa
Meeting of the SI Africa Committee, Bamako, Mali
10-11 April 2015
Latifa Perry
The Africa Committee of the Socialist International met in Bamako, Mali, on 10-11 April, hosted by the two SI member parties in that country, the Assembly for Mali, RPM, and the Alliance for Democracy in Mali - African Party for Solidarity and Justice, ADEMA-PASJ, centering its discussions on the key issues of Security, Democracy and Development for the peoples of Africa....
Mediterranean
Meeting of the SI Mediterranean Committee
Valencia, Spain
13-14 February 2015
On 13-14 February the SI Mediterranean Committee convened in Valencia, Spain, hosted by the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party, PSOE. The discussions focused on two main themes: “The essential new impetus for peace and security in the Mediterranean” and “Making cooperation a policy of cohesion for the Mediterranean”. The meeting was opened with speeches by Ximo Puig, Secretary General of the Socialist Party in Valencia...
Latin America and the Caribbean
Meeting of the SI Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean at the OAS, Washington DC
01-02 December 2014
Patricia Leiva, OEA
The Socialist International Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean met in the headquarters of the Organisation of American States (OAS) in Washington DC, on 1-2 December 2014. At the opening of the meeting, OAS Secretary General José Miguel Insulza, welcomed the participants and the presence of the regional member parties of the Socialist International in the Hall of the Americas...
Migrations
Meeting of the SI Committee on Migrations, Catania, Italy
21-22 November 2014
Latifa Perry
The Socialist International Committee on Migrations met in Catania on 21 and 22 November, hosted by the Italian Socialist Party.
The meeting was chaired by the leader of the Italian Socialist MPs, Marco Di Lello, with the participation of SI Secretary General Luis Ayala and delegates from socialist and progressive parties from…
Latin America and the Caribbean
Meeting of the SI Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean in the Dominican Republic
09-10 May 2014
Latifa Perry
The SI Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean met in the Dominican Republic on 9-10 May 2014, hosted by the Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD). At the opening of the meeting, the Committee paid tribute to the memory and legacy of José Francisco Peña Gómez, who was for many years leader of the PRD and a prominent figure of social democracy in the region....
Press coverage of the meeting
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Migrations
Meeting of the SI Committee on Migrations, Tangiers, Morocco
02-03 May 2014
Essatti Abdelaziz
Under the main theme of “Humanising Migration”, the SI Committee on Migrations convened in Tangiers, Morocco, on 2-3 May 2014, hosted by the Socialist Union of Popular Forces, USFP. In a widely attended opening session, the gathering was addressed by Driss Lachguar, First Secretary of the USFP, Abdallah Boussouf, Secretary General...
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Press coverage of the meeting
Africa
Meeting of the SI Africa Committee, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
28-29 March 2014
H.E. President Kikwete and participants at the meeting
Leaders and representatives from over twenty parties and organisations took part in the two-day meeting of the Socialist International Africa Committee which was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 28-29 March, hosted by the SI member party in that country, Chama Cha Mapinduzi, CCM...
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Press coverage of the meeting
Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean
Global politics and economy – the view from Latin America and the Caribbean
26-27 July 2013
Latifa Perry
On 26-27 July 2013, the Socialist International held a meeting of its Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean, SICLAC, in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, hosted by the People’s National Party, PNP, with the participation of Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, PNP leader and a Vice-President of the Socialist International. The meeting was convened following consultations among members of the SI Presidium from the region and included on its agenda the election of the authorities of the Committee for the current inter-congress period...
Committee on Local Governments
SI Committee discussions in Chile and meeting with Michelle Bachelet
19-20 July 2013
The SI Committee on Local Governments, established by decision of the Council in February this year in Cascais, Portugal, held its first meeting in Santiago, Chile on 19 and 20 July. The Committee also held a meeting with the candidate of the progressive forces for the Presidency of the Republic, Michelle Bachelet, who shared her views with the representatives of the Socialist International, commenting on some of the main objectives of her government programme…
The CIS, the Caucasus and the Black Sea
Meeting of the Socialist International Committee for the CIS, Caucasus and Black Sea, Tbilisi, Georgia
03-04 June 2013
Latifa Perry
Socialist International member parties from the CIS, Caucasus and Black Sea region gathered in Tbilisi on 3-4 June 2013, to discuss current priorities and challenges to social democracy in the region and ways to overcome conflicts, a fundamental need to achieve fair and prosperous societies. The meeting was hosted by the SI member party in Georgia, the Social Democrats for Development, SDD...
The Kurdish People
SI Committee on Kurdish People in Sulaimaniya
12 April 2013
Hama Omer
The SI Committee on the Kurdish People, established by the Council following a decision by the Congress, held its first meeting in Sulaimaniya, on Friday 12 April 2013. It was hosted by the SI member Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, PUK, and brought together participants from more than twenty Kurdish political parties and organisations from Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria...
Africa
Supporting peace, democracy and solidarity in the Sahel
17-18 March 2013
Latifa Perry
Building on the discussions and decisions of the recent SI Council regarding the situation in the Sahel, a meeting of the Socialist International Africa Committee was held in Niamey, Niger, on 17-18 March, to focus on the crisis in Mali and its implications for the region and the continent. Hosted by the SI member party in Niger, the Party for Democracy and Socialism of Niger, PNDS, it included a broad participation of leaders and representatives of many parties from the region and beyond...
Africa
SI Africa Committee meets in Praia
30-31 July 2012
A meeting of the Socialist International Africa Committee took place on 30-31 July in Praia, Cape Verde hosted by the African Party of Cape Verde's Independence, PAICV. Delegates from member parties and guests from across the continent and beyond gathered for this two day meeting in preparation of the XXIV Congress of the Socialist International to be held in Cape Town, with a view to incorporate the regional perspectives on the main themes to be addressed by the Congress...
CIS, Caucasus and the Black Sea
Committee meeting in Chişinău: strengthening the economy, securing democracy and resolving conflicts in the region
23-24 July 2012
The SI Committee for the CIS, the Caucasus and the Black Sea met on 23-24 July 2012 in Chişinău, Republic of Moldova, hosted by the Democratic Party of Moldova. In its agenda, the committee discussed three main themes: the economic outlook for the CIS, the Caucasus and the Black Sea: incorporating regional perspectives in a global social democratic view; strengthening democracy and overcoming authoritarianism...
South Eastern Europe
Electoral violations addressed in Tirana
29 MAY 2010
On 29 May 2010, the Socialist International Committee for South Eastern Europe met in Tirana to focus on the current crisis in Albania following the unresolved violations and irregularities of the 28 June 2009 parliamentary elections and on regional developments...Social Cohesion, Poverty, HIV/AIDS
Strategies to combat poverty; achieving the MDGs
24 May 2010
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Focussing on the two main themes of (1) Strategies to combat poverty: the role of the state and public policies, and how to transform commodity revenues into real development; and (2) Achieving the Millennium Development Goals: the United Nations September Summit, the Socialist International Committee on Social Cohesion, Poverty and HIV/AIDS, convened in Accra...
Latin America and the Caribbean
SI Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean meets in Buenos Aires
09-10 APRIL 2010
Bringing together over 100 participants from 33 member parties, organisations and guests of the Socialist International, the SI Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean convened in Buenos Aires, Argentina...
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