World Federation of Democratic Youth

Founded: London, Nov. 1945

Based: Paris (1946-50), Budapest (1950-present)

Publications: World Youth (glossy monthly), World Youth News (paper biweekly)

Membership: Single national delegation from each country. Delegation claims to represent nation's youth in toto, with members elected by dues-paying WFDY-member organizations only.

Leadership structure: President (Italian, 1948-1974; Hungarian, 1974-1986; Syrian, 1986-1991; Cuban and Cypriot, ?-present); Vice President; Executive Committee.

Sponsored events: WFDY Congress, specialized conferences, World Festival of Youth and Students (co-sponsor).

World Youth, 1979, n. 1.
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