Welcome to the CIDSE 60th Anniversary webpage.
Here you’ll find everything you need to know about the activities we’re planning this year to celebrate this anniversary, which was officially launched on 21st January when we sent our Press Release “60 Years of Social and Environmental Justice: CIDSE celebrates its legacy and sets its vision for the future.”
Founded in 1965, CIDSE has been at the forefront of addressing global social injustices and advocating for systemic change. Over the past 60 years, our network has remained steadfast in its commitment to promoting dignity, equity, and sustainability for all, rooted in its mission to advance social and environmental justice.
Watch the message from Josianne Gauthier, CIDSE Secretary General, to inspire us for CIDSE60 and for the future:
Our network’s anniversary is an opportunity to look back at the key milestones of our work over the past 10 years, but also to look ahead to the years to come, building on what we have achieved together!
review of the last decade in 10 photos
HighlightS for this year of celebration:
Official launch of anniversary celebrations
CIDSE online dialogue on Systemic Change
Celebration moment in BRussels
Special CIDSE 60 Blog:
Reflecting on a Decade of Transformation: CIDSE and the Legacy of Laudato Si’, by Bernd Nilles, Director of Fastenaktion and CIDSE President, May 2025
CIDSE60 video
“Like a River: Celebrating 60 Years of CIDSE”.
This video was released on 7 October 2025 on the occasion of CIDSE’s 60th anniversary event at the Chapel for Europe in Brussels.
Additional Resources:
CIDSE : 60 ans de lutte pour la justice sociale selon l’Evangile, RCF Radio (Belgium) Interview with Josianne Gauthier, CIDSE Secretary General , 7 March 2025 (French)
Contact: Giorgio Gotra, CIDSE Operations & Communications Manager, gotra(at)cidse.org