YDS is the only US affiliate of the International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY). IUSY is the largest political youth organization in the world. Internationalism is an important part of the socialist tradition, and YDS takes global solidarity very seriously.

IUSY is a diverse coalition, with members ranging from the ANC Youth League in South Africa, to the Sandinista Youth of Nicaragua, to the Swedish Social Democratic Youth. While we are one of the smallest organizations in our international, we are very active at the intentional level, working on common days of action, campaigns and hosting IUSY events and conferences here in the United States.

As the right wing of the world tries to replicate the worst of the US political and economic system, now more than ever, YDS has an important role to play in our international, offering a critical perspective on neoliberalism and "The US model".

On the other hand, we have a lot to learn from our friends abroad --where socialism is a vital part of national political life, where trade unions and socialist parties are strong and influential. It is a good reminder that we are not "out to lunch" -- our movement is strong worldwide, even if our ideas are misrepresented here in the US.

Some International Links:
IUSY
New Democratic Youth (CANADA)
Young Left (ITALY)
African National Congress Youth League (SOUTH AFRICA)
Young Socialist Movement (FRANCE)
Young Socialists (NETHERLANDS)
Young Socialists (GERMANY)
Labor Youth (NORWAY)

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