At a one-day-workshop in Cairo entitled "Youth Organizations: The Vision and the Application", Mr. Ferie talked about the role of youth wings of liberal political parties in western Europe with a special focus on the Young Liberals (Junge Liberale) of Germany. Special attention was given to the relationship between youth wing and mother party. The activity was sponsored by the Egyptian non-governmental organization Youth Contribution for Social Aid and attended by leaders of the Egyptian liberal Democratic Front Party (DFP). Among the highlights of the workshop was the presentation of Dr. Osama Ghazali Harb, the Editor in Chief of International Politics Magazine and also the President of DFP. Dr. Harb gave a comprehensive overview of political youth activism in Egypt.

In a second activity sponsored by FNF in cooperation with the Egyptian Union of Liberal Youth (EULY), young Egyptian liberals not attached to any political party came to Ismailia in order to discuss the topic "Liberalism in the Egyptian Society: How Can it be Promoted?" The three-day event kicked off with a presentation by FNF’s Regional Director Dr. Ronald Meinardus who spoke about "Liberalism and Civil Society". The Foundation’s director said that liberalism is very close to civil society and supports civil society initiatives and campaigns as a counter weight to strong executive power. Dr. Meinardus also said: "Liberalism is the mother of civil society". During the Islamailia conference, Mr. Ferie made an extensive presentation about IFLRY, its history, membership and organizational structure. The Egyptian Union of Liberal Youth has expressed interest in joining IFLRY as a member.

View the presentations of the IFLRY Vice President (PDF format):

Political Youth Organizations World Wide: How do They Work?

IFLRY: History, Membership, Structure

Challenges Facing Young Liberals