Some will remember the spring of 2008, when the International Federation of Resistance Fighters (FIR) and the then “Institut des Veterans” (IV) (Belgium) hosted an international youth meeting entitled “Train des Milles” (“Train of a Thousand”) at the Buchenwald Concentration Camp Memorial. The title of the meeting was reminiscent of the historic deportation trains from …
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Obituary Dušan Čukić
7. Juni 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the death of honorary presidency member and long-time president of the Serbian member federation SUBNOR. He died at the age of 87. A journalist for many years, he devoted his retirement to his work in SUBNOR. It was also thanks to him that the Serbian comrades became active full …
Joint appeal for world peace and security
23. März 2024
During a meeting of the President of the World Veterans Federation(WVF) and the President of the International Federation of Resistance Fighter(FIR) – Association of Anti-fascists in Budapest, the following declaration was published:
We, the President of the World Veterans Federation and the President of the International Resistance Federation, are deeply concerned by the conflicts and …
FIR congratulates on International Women’s Day
8. März 2024
It is by no means a new insight, but it must be emphasized repeatedly that women played an indispensable role in the ranks of the anti-Hitler coalition. They were among the active fighters in the ranks of the Soviet partisans, like Zoia Kosmodemyanskaya, whom we remembered in the FIR bulletin some time ago. They were …
FIR is concerned about Nazi-marching in Budapest
12. Februar 2024
On February 10, in Budapest anti-fascists from several European countries commemorated – invited by the Hungarian antifascist organization MEASZ – the 79th anniversary of liberation of the town by the soviet army, supported by the Hungarian resistance. We were glad to have important speaker, the deputy major of Budapest, representatives of the civil society and …
All the best for New Year 2024
21. Dezember 2023
We wish all our comrades, friends and companions in struggle good health, strengh and peace in 2024.Nous souhaitons à tous nos camarades, amis et compagnons de lutte, bonne santé, force et paix en2024.Wir wünschen allen Kameradinnen und Kameraden, Freunden und Mitstreitern Gesundheit, Kraft undFrieden im Jahr 2024.Желаем всем нашим товарищам, друзьям и спутникам в борьбе …
We are deeply concerned – peace in the Middle East now!
13. Dezember 2023
For more than two months, the Middle East conflict between Israel and Palestine has been raging again with terrible consequences for all people living there. After October 7, FIR and its member associations clearly condemned Hamas’ criminal massacre of civilians on the border with the Gaza Strip and the visitors to the music festival. The …
The 19th Congress of the FIR in Barcelona calls for Peace and a better EU
2. November 2023
On Oct. 27, 28 and 29, Barcelona hosted the 19th Congress of the International Federation of Resistance Fighters, with the participation of nearly 100 delegates and guests from all over Europe and Morocco.
After the opening in the prestigious Saló de les Cròniques of the Barcelona City Hall, with the “Michel Vanderborght” awards ceremony, that this …
The XIX regular congress of FIR
23. Oktober 2023
Interview with the Secretary General of the FIR Dr. Ulrich Schneider
At the end of October the International Federation of Resistance Fighters (FIR) – Federation of Anti-Fascists will hold its XIX Congress in Barcelona. What is the FIR and whom does it represent?
The FIR is the umbrella organization of these federations, which were founded after the …
