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SOLIDAR is a European network of NGOs working to advance social justice in Europe and worldwide. SOLIDAR voices the concerns of its member organisations to the EU and international institutions across the policy sectors of social affairs, international cooperation, and lifelong learning.

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SOLIDAR has 60 member organisations based in 27 countries (22 of which are EU countries), and is active in 90 countries worldwide. Member organisations are national NGOs in Europe, as well as some non-EU and EU-wide organisations, working in one or more relevant fields. The network is brought together by its shared values of solidarity, social equality, and participation.

SOLIDAR works in cooperation with its members, trade unions, political institutions, and civil society actors. SOLIDAR aims to influence policy at the EU and international levels, and link members together to learn from each other and help them carry out projects. The organisation is affiliated with the Progressive Alliance. [1]

Member organizations

As of 2015, there are 34 full member organisations in the SOLIDAR network:

Affiliate member organisations

As of 2015, there are 24 affiliate member organisations in the SOLIDAR network:

-Johannes Mihkelsoni Keskus (JMK), Estonia;
-Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Employees (LIZDA), Latvia;
-Lithuanian Labour Education Society (LLES), Lithuania

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