This conference established the global reach of the ILRS, highlighting the commitment of the organization to provide a platform for Christian socialists around the world.
Under this conference's theme of "Peace and Employment", the ILRS addressed the relationship between the global north and south amidst the Cold War.
More recently, previous President Cynthia Dalman Eek met with European Union Parliament members in 2017, noting the aim of the ILRS to be focused around discussing religion, social inclusion and integration.
Other executive board members include the Vice Presidents: Carlos García de Andoín, of Spain and Marìa Hevzy, of Norway.
The current treasurer is Jochen Geraedts of the Netherlands, and the remaining executive board members are Tarja Kantola of Finland, as well as Ulf Carmesund of Switzerland.
[2] The socialist ideology of the ILRS asserts that participation in parliamentary politics is necessary, yet they support strong state intervention in areas of education, health and social welfare.
[1] Today, the efforts of the ILRS are focused on helping social democratic parties navigate between illiberal secularism and tolerant multiculturalism.