Ógra Shinn Féin
| Sinn Féin Republican Youth | |
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| Headquarters | 44 Parnell Square, Dublin 1 also: 53 Falls Road, Belfast |
| Ideology |
Irish republicanism Left-wing nationalism Democratic socialism |
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| sinnfein.ie | |
Sinn Féin Republican Youth (known as Ógra Shinn Féin until 2012) (Irish: Sinn Féin Óige Phoblachtach) is the youth wing of the Irish political party Sinn Féin. SFRY is active and organised throughout Ireland.
Upon its establishment in 1997 it was originally known as Sinn Féin Youth; it changed to Ógra Shinn Féin in 1999. A number of Sinn Féin's elected representatives are also members of SFRY. Although it does not publish its membership figures, SFRY is believed to have about 500 activists. It has also been described as "One of the largest and most active youth wings" in Ireland.
Membership is free and open to all Sinn Féin party members and college society members aged 16 to 29 who support a united Ireland and the establishment of a democratic socialist republic.
Sinn Féin Republican Youth is organised in all 32 counties of Ireland, in both local communities and universities. Its structure is similar to that of Sinn Féin. SFRY cumainn are largely autonomous from local Sinn Féin structures.
The long-term aim of Sinn Féin Republican Youth is "to recruit young dedicated activists to ensure the continuity and successful conclusion of the struggle" to establish a 32 County Democratic Socialist Republic.
Specific issues of primary importance include: Irish unity and independence; workers' rights; the protection of the environment; an end to sectarianism and racism in Ireland; decent housing for the people; weekend elections and referendums; education; supporting the Shell to Sea campaign, voting age to be lowered to 16; and the promotion of the Irish language (Gaeilge).
The following is a list of some campaigns which Sinn Féin Republican Youth has been involved in:
Upon the establishment of Sinn Féin Youth, a logo incorporating a petrol bomb, symbolising the militant origins of republican youth organisations, and an Easter lily was adopted. The words Sinn Féin Youth, which encircled the logo were changed to Ógra Shinn Féin in 1999 when the name of the organisation was changed.
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