Ógra as well as representatives from Sardinia, Catalonia, Brittany and the Basque Country discussed the importance of native languages, music and youth, in the struggle for freedom and independence.
Delegates also expressed their continued support and solidarity with the people of Ireland.
Ricard Sánchez of the Catalan independence movement JERC stated in a public debate that:
‘’We as representatives of the Catalan youth, reaffirm our support for Ireland’s right to unity and freedom, British occupation like Spain’s occupation of Catalonia must end.
Delegates also spoke in great detail about the continued efforts to preserve and strengthen the position of Native languages.
Representatives of the Basque youth Movement Segi, who cannot be identified for their personal security, thanked Ógra Shinn Féin for their continued support and assistance, Segi also spoke about the fight to preserve the Basque language:
‘’The best way to defend the Basque language is to speak it; at home, at work, everywhere, we have that power, no one can stop us speaking our language.’’ She continued: ‘’As long as we speak Basque our language will live.’’
Órlagh Mc Cauley International Officer for Ógra speaking on Corsican University Radio stated that Ógra had learnt a lot, while in Corsica.
“Irish Republicans support the right for the people of Corsica to sovereignty and independence, what Michael and I have witnessed and learnt during our time here will benefit Ógra.’’
Ógra members debated at a number of public debates and spoke to representatives of the Corsican press on several occasions.
Michael Grey Recruitment Officer for Ógra concluded that:
‘’This has been a fascinating week, we have learnt a great deal about Corsica and their struggle for freedom.’’
He continued:
“We in Ógra have continued to forge strong friendships and common work plans with other youth wings, it is my firm believe that it is within this unity that lies our strength.’’
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