The Socialist International unreservedly condemns the massacre of civilians by Russian forces in Ukraine, the true scale of which was devastatingly laid bare over the last two days in the commuter town of Bucha, northwest of Kyiv. Since the Russian retreat from areas around Kyiv, concrete evidence has emerged of war crimes committed by invading forces…
The Socialist International, the worldwide organisation of socialist, social democratic and social democratic parties, expresses its deep concern for the well-being of Almazbek Atambayev, the former president of Kyrgyzstan and former leader of the SI-member party in that country, the Social Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan, SDPK. Atambayev, who was first…
The Socialist International has been following with grave concern the position of the party A Just Russia-Patriots-For the Truth in support of the horrific war waged by Russia against Ukraine. During the online discussions of our Presidium held on the 19th of February with leaders of our political family from different continents of the world, the fundamental…
The Socialist International wholly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine which began at dawn today, 24 February, with the aerial bombardment of targets across the Ukrainian territory. It is a tragedy that diplomatic efforts have failed to prevent this war and the catastrophic humanitarian cost it will bring in terms of lost life and human suffering. …
The Socialist International is gravely concerned that Russia has chosen to ignore the path of dialogue, diplomacy and negotiation which the international community, including our International, has strongly advocated. Instead, Russia yesterday chose to unilaterally recognise Donetsk and Luhansk as independent Republics and has sent tanks and troops…
Batbold Sukhbaatar takes parts in meeting The Socialist International PresidiumNews.mn, 22 February 2022The Socialist International held a virtual meeting of the SI Presidium on Saturday 19th February 2022. The Socialist International is the worldwide organisation of social democratic, socialist and labour parties. It currently brings together 133 political…
Burkina Faso has today seen the destruction of its constitution and democratic order following an uprising of the military forces, which the Socialist International condemns in its strongest terms. President of the Republic, Roch Marc Christian KaborĂ©, from the SI member party People's Movement for Progress, MPP, and other members of the government…
Burkina Faso has today seen the destruction of its constitution and democratic order following an uprising of the military forces that began yesterday, which the Socialist International condemns in its strongest terms. President of the Republic, Roch Marc Christian KaborĂ©, from the SI member party People's Movement for Progress, MPP, and other members…
In Memoriam: Ibrahim Boubacar KeĂŻtaCambio Politico, 18 January 2022La Internacional Socialista ha recibido con gran tristeza la noticia del fallecimiento de Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, ex Presidente de MalĂ, ex Primer Ministro, un ex lĂder del partido miembro de la IS, la Asamblea para MalĂ, RPM, un antiguo lĂder de la Alianza para la Democracia en…
The Socialist International is deeply concerned by the delays announced to elections due to be held in Mali next month and calls on the transitional government to expedite the restoration of democracy in the country. It is unacceptable to all democrats that Mali, which has suffered two military coups in the last 18 months, is facing an extended period…
 The Socialist International condemns the deadly violence used during the course of recent anti-government protests in Kazakhstan. Though the protests are reported to have started peacefully, the situation significantly deteriorated, leading to the deeply regrettable loss of multiple lives among both protesters and police. The orders given to troops…
The Socialist International congratulates Gabriel Boric and the Chilean people on the election results of Sunday 19 December 2021 - Socialist International You are currently offline. Some pages or content may fail to load.
La Internacional Socialista repudia la condena a prisiĂłn de Mikalai Statkevich en BelarĂșsNuevos Papeles, 15 December 2021Mikalai Statkevich, presidente del partido miembro de la IS Narodnaya Hramada, NH, y copresidente del ComitĂ© de la IS para la CEI, el CĂĄucaso y el Mar Negro, ha sido hoy condenado a 14 años de prisiĂłn en BelarĂșs, luego de un…
On 14 December, the sentencing of Mikalai Statkevich, chair of Narodnaya Hramada, the SI member party in Belarus, is scheduled to begin, following a closed trial that has taken place inside Homiel prison where he is incarcerated. During this sham trial, Statkevich has had no access to legal representation or defence and throughout the 560 days he has…
ReuniĂłn de la Internacional Socialista en la 143ÂȘ Asamblea de la UIP en MadridNuevos Papeles, 3 December 2021Por primera vez en dos años, debido a la pandemia del Covid19, la UniĂłn Interparlamentaria (UIP) celebrĂł una reuniĂłn de su Asamblea con la asistencia en persona, ocasiĂłn en que la Internacional Socialista convocĂł a su habitual reuniĂłn…
Stopping violence against womenThis task involves both men and women. We need to get away from the idea that this is a womenâs problem and that they are the only ones who need to deal with it. It is a human, social and political problem of the first order which requires the commitment as well as the explicit and specific presence of men.To launch…
The closed trial of Mikalai Statkevich, leader of our member party in Belarus, Narodnaya Hramada, NH, has resumed after a break since 4 November. The closed trial, which began on 24 June this year, is taking place inside Homiel, the prison where he is being held. Mikalai Statkevich, who has been denied his rights throughout the trial and has no access…
The closed trial of Mikalai Statkevich, leader of our member party in Belarus, Narodnaya Hramada, NH, has resumed after a break since 4 November. The closed trial, which began on 24 June this year, is taking place inside Homiel, the prison where he is being held. Mikalai Statkevich, who has been denied his rights throughout the trial and has no access…
A pesar del progreso, la amenaza de un catastrĂłfico cambio climĂĄtico es inaceptablemente altaNuevos Papeles, 16 November 2021La Internacional Socialista siguiĂł muy de cerca los desarrollos en Glasgow durante la Cumbre de la COP26, que se centrĂł en temas cruciales que han estado por mucho tiempo al centro de la agenda global de la IS. Miembros de…
The situation in Myanmar continues to be of grave concern to the Socialist International and its members, and requires the urgent attention of the international community. Millions in the country are in need of life-saving assistance and protection, faced with conflict and oppression, food insecurity, and the devastating effects of natural disasters…
Original: Spanish Since the grave events of April 2018, when the violent repression of social protests by the government of Daniel Ortega left hundreds of fatalities among the thousands of citizens who demonstrated in the streets and cities of the country to make their voice heard for their rights, the sombre will of authoritarianism emerged in Nicaragua…
Meeting of the SI Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean, CancĂșn, Mexico - Socialist International You are currently offline. Some pages or content may fail to load.
Committee of the Socialist International calls for strengthening democracy in Latin AmericaArchyworldys, 10 October 2021The Committee of the Socialist International (IS) para Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighted the need to promote democratic stronghold and the strengthening of institutions in the region, including the electoral bodies and…
 El desafĂo de salvar nuestro planeta Nuevos Papeles, 29 September 2021 La crisis climĂĄtica se estĂĄ agravando, las emisiones y las temperaturas siguen aumentando y los fenĂłmenos meteorolĂłgicos extremos se vuelven mĂĄs frecuentes e intensos. A medida que los paĂses a travĂ©s del mundo han luchado para hacer frente a los efectos devastadores de…
