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    The document provides updates on various liberal international activities and events: 1) A LI delegation attended the Democratic National Convention in the US and met with prominent politicians to discuss Obama's re-election campaign and liberal issues. 2) LI received recognition at the DNC for its growing influence and was invited to high-level meetings. 3) The Deputy Chairman of LI's Human Rights Committee passed away at age 71 after making important contributions to promoting liberal values. 4) Dutch political parties signed an accord to protect LGBT rights ahead of upcoming elections. 5) Preparations are intensifying for LI's upcoming Congress in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire in October.

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    The document provides updates on various liberal international activities and events: 1) A LI delegation attended the Democratic National Convention in the US and met with prominent politicians to discuss Obama's re-election campaign and liberal issues. 2) LI received recognition at the DNC for its growing influence and was invited to high-level meetings. 3) The Deputy Chairman of LI's Human Rights Committee passed away at age 71 after making important contributions to promoting liberal values. 4) Dutch political parties signed an accord to protect LGBT rights ahead of upcoming elections. 5) Preparations are intensifying for LI's upcoming Congress in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire in October.

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    The document provides updates on various liberal international activities and events: 1) A LI delegation attended the Democratic National Convention in the US and met with prominent politicians to discuss Obama's re-election campaign and liberal issues. 2) LI received recognition at the DNC for its growing influence and was invited to high-level meetings. 3) The Deputy Chairman of LI's Human Rights Committee passed away at age 71 after making important contributions to promoting liberal values. 4) Dutch political parties signed an accord to protect LGBT rights ahead of upcoming elections. 5) Preparations are intensifying for LI's upcoming Congress in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire in October.

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    Issue 299

    LI at DNC: President Obama in Re-election Bid

    LI Receives Recognition in the Framework of the DNC

    Deputy Chairman of LI HRC Passes Away

    Electoral Accord to Guarantee LGBT Rights Ahead of Dutch Elections

    UK Government Sees Significant Ministerial Reshuffle

    NLD Lawyer Jailed for 6 months Upon Return From Exile to Burma

    Egyptian Liberals Welcome President Morsis Remarks in Iran

    Preparations intensify ahead of Congress in Abidjan

    LI at DNC: President Obama in Re-election Bid

    A delegation of Liberal International, composed of President Hans van Baalen MEP, Deputy
    President Juli Minoves, past President Lord Alderdice and SG Emil Kirjas attended the Democratic
    National Convention in Charlotte, USA, witnessing the nomination of President Obama for a new 4-year
    mandate. Van Baalen characterised it as 'a very open and friendly convention - policemen are helpful,
    citizens make you feel welcome; it's an inclusive convention as all segments of American society are
    present in the packed arena'. Van Baalen characterised President Bill Clinton as 'one of the best
    politicians in the USA', after he nominated President Obama for re-election. Clinton advocated bi-
    partisanism, praising Obama for including opponents and competitors like Hillary Clinton, and stressing
    that 'Obama is a cool man on the outside, but inside he is a burning man for America'. In yet another
    impressive speech President Obama addressed controversial issues like gay marriage and the rights of
    women for 'equal pay for equal work', echoed by the DNC. Van Baalen concluded: 'The fight has started,
    it won't be an easy one, but Obama has the optimism and spirit to do the job'.
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    LI Receives Recognition in the Framework of the DNC

    Over 50 prominent liberal politicians from around the globe, led by LI President Hans van Baalen MEP,
    were invited by the National Democratic Institute (LI cooperating organisation) to the Democratic
    National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. They were welcomed by the LI President, who at a
    reception organised by Liberal International said: ' As Liberal International continues to grow, so does
    liberalism. LI today is a desired partner by many, including ministers and heads of state. The strong
    liberal presence here is yet another proof of that.' Among the present were leading personalities from
    LImembers and partners, including former Danish PM Lars Lokke Rasmussen. LI President Van Baalen
    had high level talks with NDI Chairwoman Secretary Madeline Albright, Chairman of the Senate Foreign
    Relations Committee Senator John Kerry, Zimambwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, Macedonia's
    Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and Socialist International and former Greek PM George Papandreou.

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    Deputy Chairman of LI HRC Passes Away

    Deputy Chairman of Liberal International Human Rights Committee and Former Chairman of the US
    Democrats Abroad Andy Sundbergpassed away last Thursday at the age of 71. Sundberg was a staunch
    supporter of the LI HRC and has represented Liberal International at the UN Human Rights Council in
    Geneva on numerous occasions. In fact, within the context of LI's Delegation to the 19th Session of
    UNHRCin March this year he hosted a dinner attended by former US diplomats and representatives from
    Human Rights Watch, ILO, EU, and UNHRC. His passion and commitment to liberal values was admirable,
    having served as the worldwide chairman of Democrats Abroad from 1980 to 1985 and as a Member of
    the National Democratic Committee from 1981 to 1988. In 1988 Andy Sundberg ran as a presidential
    candidate in the worldwide overseas Democratic Party primary elections and came in third, having won
    the vote in five countries. LI Deputy President Juli Minovesexpressed his deepest condolences
    commenting Andy Sundberg was always a great inspiration to all of us and we will deeply miss him. He
    left a deep mark in this world and he will be remembered fondly by his friends and all liberal colleagues.

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    Electoral Accord to Guarantee LGBT Rights Ahead of Dutch Elections

    Two weeks ahead of the upcoming Dutch Parliamentary Elections, all non-confessional Dutch political
    parties, including LI Full MembersVVD and D66, have signed a so-called Pink Electoral Accord'. In the
    Accord, promoted by national LGBTQI advocacy organisations, all signatories promise to protect the
    LGBTQI minority rights, and to progressively address and resolve the remaining judicial problems
    surrounding the LGBTQI minorities in The Netherlands. The Accord promises to make education about
    LGBTQI issues a compulsory part of the high school curriculum, and to legally recognise the gender
    identity of transgender people. At Liberal International's 58th Congress, which will be held from 18 to 21
    October 2012 in Abidjan, Cte d'Ivoire, the LI Human Rights Committee will be organising a special panel
    on the Promotion of Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination of LGBT people'. A copy of the Congress
    Programme can be found here. Liberal International has recently submitted a written statement on the
    Deterioration of the State of LGBT Rights around the World' to the 21st Session of the United Nations
    Human Rights Council.

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    UK Government Sees Significant Ministerial Reshuffle


    The Liberal Democrats (UK, LI Full Member) have kept their five postsin a Cabinet that has
    been described by some UK media as reshuffled to bring it closer to the right. Speaking to Liberal
    International about the reshuffle, LI Immediate Past President Lord Alderdice (Liberal Democrat
    Convenor in the House of Lords) said: At the half-way stage of the UK's five-year parliament the Prime
    Minister and Conservative Leader, David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister and Lib Dem Leader, Nick
    Clegg have undertaken a substantial ministerial reshuffle. Nick Clegg is under some internal pressure
    and has made relatively modest changes in his team, bringing David Laws MP back into Government
    and focusing on domestic portfolios. Internationalists within the party and many friends outside the UK
    may however be uneasy about the move away from outward facing ministerial positions in the Foreign
    Office and Ministry of Defence. In overall terms the reshuffle is unlikely to reduce internal party
    tensions in the run-up to the party conference later this month.

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    NLD Lawyer Jailed for 6 months Upon Return From Exile to Burma

    The Vice-Chairman of NLD (LI Observer Member) Dr. Aye Kyaw has expressed clear dissatisfaction with
    the decision of the Burmese government to prosecute and detain NLD lawyer Kyaw Kyaw Min. This
    move is counter to the country's recent liberalization policy in regards to political activists and Burmese
    citizens living in exile. Dr. Kyaw commented on the situation, saying: Saw Kyaw Kyaw Min who returned
    to Burma was arrested and jailed for 6 months. He returned to Burma believing the words of
    President U Thein Sein calling back the exiled Burmese. This incident shows that U Thein Sein's
    government cannot be held to their words. As long as the general amnesty is not put into effect, there
    still is uncertainty, insecurity and no legal protection for those who return to Burma right now. Mr. Min
    was arrested for allegedly delaying the trial of democracy activists he represented back in 2007. He was
    sentenced to six months in jail which makes him the first person to receive imprisonment after returning
    from exile to Burma.

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    Egyptian Liberals Welcome President Morsis Remarks in Iran

    Amr Soliman, Head of International Relations of the Free Egyptians Party (FEP), welcomed
    Egyptian President Morsi's remarks on the civil war in Syria during a meeting of the Non-Aligned
    Movement (NAM) in Teheran, Iran on 30 August. President Morsi told the summit that the Syrian
    uprising is a revolution against an oppressive regime, arguing that the Non-Aligned Movement has an
    ethical duty to support the uprising against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. His remarks caused the
    Syrian delegation to walk out of the meeting, where some 130 countries were represented. Mr. Soliman
    said: The Free Egyptians Party agrees with President Morsi's comments on this issue, and we have
    repeatedly argued that al-Assad must step down. FEP activists also expressed support for the
    President's speech on social media. The Egyptian President travelled to Teheran in order to hand over
    the chairmanship of NAM to the President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. NAM consists of 120
    member states and 17 observers.

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    Preparations intensify ahead of Congress in Abidjan


    LI Events Organiser Antonella Fabiani spent a week in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire making final preparations
    for the upcoming LI Congress (18-21 October). During her visit Ms. Fabiani met with Sidi Toure, Chief of
    Cabinet of H.E President Ouattara's Office (RDR, LI full member) and the RDR Congress Commission
    created for the event. Alongside Katja Egger, training manager at FNF (LI Cooperating Organisation) in
    Johannesburg, she ran a two-days training for 15 members of RDR Youth, who will volunteer during the
    Congress. Registration for the Congress opened on the 1st of August. The LI Secretariat would like to
    remind delegates that the deadline for registering is the 1st of October. Delegates can book their
    accommodation by using the forms posted online and view the updated programme on the LI website.
    Draft resolutions have been circulated to members; the LI Secretariat would like to remind members
    that the deadline for submitting amendments to resolutions is the 12th of September.

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