International Socialist Alternative

International Socialist Alternative
PredecessorCommittee for a Workers' International (1974)
Formation1 February 2020
TypeAssociation of Trotskyist political parties
HeadquartersHovenierstraat 45,
1080 Molenbeek,
Brussels, Belgium
Region served
Worldwide
LeaderCollective leadership
Websiteinternationalsocialist.net

International Socialist Alternative (ISA) is an international association of Trotskyist political parties.

ISA was founded by sections on one side of a split in the Committee for a Workers' International (CWI).

History

Main article: Committee for a Workers' International

In 2018 and 2019, a dispute within the Committee for a Workers' International developed around the questions of socialism and identity politics.[1]

One group founded the “In Defence of a Working Class and Trotskyist CWI” (IDWCTCWI) faction, which considers itself a continuance of the original CWI, using the same name.[2]

A second group, in support of the majority of the CWI's International Executive Committee, later renamed itself International Socialist Alternative and also considers itself the continuance of the original CWI.[2][3]

ROSA campaign

[Outdated information, ROSA has disaffiliated from ISA since 2024][citation pending review]

The ROSA campaign is an international socialist feminist campaign named after Rosa Luxemburg and Rosa Parks aims to build the socialist-feminist wing of the Labour movement.[4] 25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which Rosa marked in 2021 with demonstrations in at least two cities. [5][6] In Taiwan the occasion was marked by an ISA demonstration in support of Peng Shuai, who disappeared after accusing former Chinese vice premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual abuse.[7]

ROSA is a pro-choice organisation.[8] The Irish section of ROSA has taken part in a number of demonstrations in relation to abortion rights. This has included public demonstrations calling for the repeal of the Eighth Amendment, which restricted access to abortion in the Republic of Ireland.[9] The section have also undertaken similar actions in Northern Ireland, where in May 2018 three ROSA activists publicly took abortion pills in defiance of Northern Ireland's strict abortion laws.[10] The section have also taken part in demonstrations related to gender-based violence, femicide, and violence against LGBT+ people.[11][12] Particular cases they have demonstrated over have included Natasha O'Brien and her case against a Defence Forces soldier who assaulted her, whose suspended sentence they saw as a symptom of a misogynistic justice system,[13] as well as a demonstration on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women to show solidarity with Nikita Hand, who had recently won a civil case against MMA fighter Conor McGregor.[14][15]

ROSA is trans inclusive and supports trans rights.[16][17]

Sections

The international's website maintains a list of claimed national sections.[18] Notable national sections include:

Section Name
Hong Kong 社會主義行動 Sewuizyuji Haangdung (Socialist Action)
Nigeria Movement for a Socialist Alternative
South Africa Workers and Socialist Party (WASP)
United States Socialist Alternative

See also

References

  1. ^ Kelly, Fiach (6 March 2019). "Socialist Party documents illustrate criticism from international comrades". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 13 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b Flakin, Nathaniel (9 August 2019). "The Split in the CWI: Lessons for Trotskyists". Left Voice. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  3. ^ Alternative, International Socialist. "Who We Are". International Socialist Alternative. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  4. ^ "ABOUT". ROSAInternational. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Journée contre les violences faites aux femmes – Mobilisations de la campagne ROSA sur les violences faites aux femmes au c?ur des villes". DH Les Sports + (in French). Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  6. ^ "VZW Rosa organiseert actie tegen geweld op vrouwen op de Oude Markt in Leuven". ROB-tv – Regionale Omroep Brabant (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Calling for clarity – Taipei Times". www.taipeitimes.com. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  8. ^ "Home". rosaireland.nationbuilder. Retrieved 2 August 2025. ROSA Socialist Feminist Movement is a pro-choice, socialist feminist activist group [...]
  9. ^ Hennessy, Michelle (28 October 2018). "Pro-choice activists (and one TD) swallow abortion pills in Dublin". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  10. ^ Ferguson, Amanda (31 May 2018). "DUP says it will not be 'bullied' into changing abortion stance". Irish Times. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  11. ^ Young, David (8 January 2023). "Demonstration against gender violence held in Dublin". Irish Independent. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  12. ^ "Here's What Happened Today: Valentine's Day". TheJournal.ie. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  13. ^ Sassone, Erika (25 June 2025). "Limerick and Galway continue to protest in support of Natasha O'Brien this week". Irish Independent. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  14. ^ Plynton, Niya (25 November 2024). "'Believe Survivors' march in support of Nikita Hand to take place in Dublin this evening". Hot Press. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  15. ^ Sherlock, Cillian (25 November 2024). "'This really hits home, it's like a kick in the guts' – hundreds march in solidarity with 'incredibly brave' Nikita Hand". Irish Independent. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  16. ^ "Defending ROSA & a combative Socialist Feminist approach". socialistparty.ie. Socialist Party. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  17. ^ Orr, Ann-Katrin (19 May 2025). "3,000 march for trans rights in Belfast". socialistpartyni.org. Socialist Party. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  18. ^ Alternative, International Socialist. "ISA Worldwide 🌐". International Socialist Alternative. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
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