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The Sozialverband Deutschland (SoVD) is a social, humanitarian, and social-political self-help organization that has been advocating for social justice since 1917. Independent of party-political and ideological interests, the SoVD is open to all people across generations and represents the interests of those insured under statutory pension, health, long-term care, accident, and unemployment insurance, as well as disabled individuals[1][3].
The main mission of the SoVD is to improve social laws and promote the social participation of people in all life situations. The association advocates for distribution justice and social justice, giving a strong voice to socially disadvantaged groups in relation to the public and politics[1][3].
The SoVD is committed to an inclusive society and advocates for the preservation and expansion of social security systems. The association promotes the strengthening of the welfare state and advocates for the realization of a social and peace-promoting Europe[1]. Additionally, the SoVD emphasizes the importance of democracy and freedom and actively engages against hate and exclusion[4].
The SoVD is active in current socio-political debates and advocates for issues such as strengthening statutory pension insurance, protection against violence, and combating inequality[5]. The association continuously develops social-political concepts and collaborates with other organizations to achieve its goals[1][3].
