Anti-Fascist Youth Union of the Free Territory of Trieste
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The Anti-Fascist Youth Union of the Free Territory of Trieste , initially known as the Anti-Fascist Youth Union of the Julian March was a youth movement in the Julian March
(later the Free Territory of Trieste
). It was active between 1945 and 1954.
The union was formed as a continuation of Italian and Slovenian anti-fascist
youth groups in the area by the end of World War II. Amongst the groups that merged into the Anti-Fascist Youth Union of the Julian March were the Young Front from Gradisca d'Isonzo, the Anti-Fascist Youth Union from Gorizia
, and anti-fascist youth groups from Trieste
, Istria
, Rijeka
, and Pula
. An Italian-Slovenian youth conference had been held on September 2, 1945. It was followed by the founding conference of the Anti-Fascist Youth Union of the Julian March on November 1, 1945, at which the merger of the different groups was completed. The Anti-Fascist Youth Union of the Julian March was formed as an integral part of the Slavic-Italian Anti-Fascist Union
.
The Anti-Fascist Youth Union was closely linked to the Communist Youth Federation of the Julian March (the youth wing of the Communist Party of the Julian March
). The organizers of the Anti-Fascist Youth Union were generally cadres of the Communist Youth Federation. The Anti-Fascist Youth Union was divided into sections for students, working youth, young farmers, and pioneers
.
. The organization mobilized youth to participate in labour brigades for the post-war reconstruction of Yugoslavia. The organization also organized sporting and cultural events.
Once the Free Territory of Trieste had been formed, the name of the organization was changed to Anti-Fascist Youth Union of the Free Territory of Trieste. The organization held a congress in December 1947. In the Yugoslav-controlled Zone B, the name of the movement was changed to Slovenian Youth Union of the Free Territory of Trieste (Zvezo slovenske mladine Svobodnega tržaškega ozemlja).
The Anti-Fascist Youth Union of the Free Territory of Trieste was disbanded in 1954. However, the importance of the organization had decreased much earlier, as its activities decreased after the Cominform
resolution of June 1948.
Julian March
The Julian March is a former political region of southeastern Europe on what are now the borders between Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy...
(later the Free Territory of Trieste
Free Territory of Trieste
The Free Territory of Trieste was to be a city-state situated in Central Europe between northern Italy and Yugoslavia, created by the United Nations Security Council in the aftermath of World War II and provisionally administered by an appointed military governor commanding the peacekeeping United...
). It was active between 1945 and 1954.
The union was formed as a continuation of Italian and Slovenian anti-fascist
Anti-fascism
Anti-fascism is the opposition to fascist ideologies, groups and individuals, such as that of the resistance movements during World War II. The related term antifa derives from Antifaschismus, which is German for anti-fascism; it refers to individuals and groups on the left of the political...
youth groups in the area by the end of World War II. Amongst the groups that merged into the Anti-Fascist Youth Union of the Julian March were the Young Front from Gradisca d'Isonzo, the Anti-Fascist Youth Union from Gorizia
Gorizia
Gorizia is a town and comune in northeastern Italy, in the autonomous region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. It is located at the foot of the Julian Alps, bordering Slovenia. It is the capital of the Province of Gorizia, and it is a local center of tourism, industry, and commerce. Since 1947, a twin...
, and anti-fascist youth groups from Trieste
Trieste
Trieste is a city and seaport in northeastern Italy. It is situated towards the end of a narrow strip of land lying between the Adriatic Sea and Italy's border with Slovenia, which lies almost immediately south and east of the city...
, Istria
Istria
Istria , formerly Histria , is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic between the Gulf of Trieste and the Bay of Kvarner...
, Rijeka
Rijeka
Rijeka is the principal seaport and the third largest city in Croatia . It is located on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and has a population of 128,735 inhabitants...
, and Pula
Pula
Pula is the largest city in Istria County, Croatia, situated at the southern tip of the Istria peninsula, with a population of 62,080 .Like the rest of the region, it is known for its mild climate, smooth sea, and unspoiled nature. The city has a long tradition of winemaking, fishing,...
. An Italian-Slovenian youth conference had been held on September 2, 1945. It was followed by the founding conference of the Anti-Fascist Youth Union of the Julian March on November 1, 1945, at which the merger of the different groups was completed. The Anti-Fascist Youth Union of the Julian March was formed as an integral part of the Slavic-Italian Anti-Fascist Union
Slavic-Italian Anti-Fascist Union
The Slavic-Italian Anti-Fascist Union was a political movement in the Free Territory of Trieste. It was the most important mass organization of the Communist Party of the Free Territory of Trieste...
.
The Anti-Fascist Youth Union was closely linked to the Communist Youth Federation of the Julian March (the youth wing of the Communist Party of the Julian March
Communist Party of the Free Territory of Trieste
Communist Party of the Free Territory of Trieste was a communist party in the Free Territory of Trieste...
). The organizers of the Anti-Fascist Youth Union were generally cadres of the Communist Youth Federation. The Anti-Fascist Youth Union was divided into sections for students, working youth, young farmers, and pioneers
Pioneer movement
A pioneer movement is an organization for children operated by a communist party. Typically children enter into the organization in elementary school and continue until adolescence. The adolescents then typically joined the Young Communist League...
.
Political activities
Politically, the Anti-Fascist Youth Union campaigned for integration of the region into YugoslaviaYugoslavia
Yugoslavia refers to three political entities that existed successively on the western part of the Balkans during most of the 20th century....
. The organization mobilized youth to participate in labour brigades for the post-war reconstruction of Yugoslavia. The organization also organized sporting and cultural events.
Once the Free Territory of Trieste had been formed, the name of the organization was changed to Anti-Fascist Youth Union of the Free Territory of Trieste. The organization held a congress in December 1947. In the Yugoslav-controlled Zone B, the name of the movement was changed to Slovenian Youth Union of the Free Territory of Trieste (Zvezo slovenske mladine Svobodnega tržaškega ozemlja).
The Anti-Fascist Youth Union of the Free Territory of Trieste was disbanded in 1954. However, the importance of the organization had decreased much earlier, as its activities decreased after the Cominform
Cominform
Founded in 1947, Cominform is the common name for what was officially referred to as the Information Bureau of the Communist and Workers' Parties...
resolution of June 1948.