International Young Democrat Union
The International Young Democracy Union (IYDU) is a global alliance of centre-right political youth organisations and the youth wing of the International Democrat Union.
| Abbreviation | IYDU |
|---|---|
| Formation | March 1991 |
| Type | Political international |
| Purpose | World federation of conservative youth organizations |
| Headquarters | Oslo, Norway |
Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | English |
Chairman | Michael Dust |
Secretary General | Eva Dohalova |
Parent organisation | International Democracy Union |
| Website | http://iydu.org/ |
The IYDU in its current form was founded in March 1991 in Washington, D.C. A previous organisation of the same name had been established in July 1981, also in Washington, but subsequently ceased to exist.
The IYDU fights for conservative and free-market policies worldwide.
IYDU host a number of events for member organisations each year including a Freedom Forum (mid-year), an Annual Council Meeting, and overseas study visits.
Following almost 6 years of the IYDU being split over differences in the interpretation of the IYDU constitution, the International Young Democrat Union Joint Council Meeting elected a unified IYDU Board in Brussels on 21 October 2017.