International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP)

Parliamentarians play a central role in nations throughout the world, representing the people, respecting the rule of law, and upholding human rights; in effect, parliamentarians work to build safe, secure, stable and peaceful societies.

The “International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace” is being launched as a worldwide association of parliamentarians which provides a forum to bring their experience and wisdom to bear in the search for solutions to our world’s problems. Parliamentarians from around the world have offered their remarks on the importance of their work and the value of increased cooperation and collaboration in the search for innovative solutions to some of the critical issues that we face on the local, national, regional and global levels, from climate change to the rise of extremist ideologies to humanitarian disasters and conflict.

Read the explanation by Dr Thomas Walsh, President of UPF International

Africa Summit 2018 - Session IV

Africa Summit 2018 - Session IV: Concurrent Sessions
Africa Summit 2018 - Session II

Africa Summit 2018 - Session II—Keynote Addresses: “New Africa”.
Africa Summit 2018 - Session III

Africa Summit 2018 - Session III - Special Presentations on UPF Peace Initiatives.
Africa Summit 2018 - Session I

Session I, the Opening Plenary, included the National Anthem of Senegal (entitled The Red Lion) sung by the Little Angels Children’s Folk Ballet of Korea, interfaith prayers by Imam Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Cissé (Senegal) and Archbishop Johannes Ndanga (Zimbabwe), followed by the distinguished speakers.
IAPP Introduced to Parliamentarians in Palestine

Ramallah, Palestine—More than 20 people, including Palestinian and European parliamentarians, attended an event introducing the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) to Palestine, held on December 16, 2017 in the West Bank city of Ramallah.
IAPP Launched in Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon—The Lebanese chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched on December 14, 2017 at the Parliament of Lebanon.
UPF-Austria Holds 2017 Year-End Meeting

Vienna, Austria—UPF-Austria organized a meeting of Ambassadors for Peace to reflect on the events of the past year and set a direction for 2018.
IAPP Holds Conference on Radicalization at European Parliament

Brussels, Belgium—A series of IAPP inaugural meetings in Europe in 2017 culminated in a conference in the European Parliament.
Intervention of Senator Jean-Marie Bockel at the European Parliament

Senator Jean-Marie Bockel describes the work of the territorial delegation of the French Senate at the UPF Conference on "Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Europe: Focus on Prevention" at the European Parliament in Brussels.
Intervention of Flavio Zanonato MEP at the European Parliament

Intervention of Flavio Zanonato MEP at the UPF Conference on "Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Europe: Focus on Prevention" at the European Parliament in Brussels.
Intervention of Seyran Ateş at the European Parliament

Intervention of Seyran Ateş at the UPF Conference on "Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Europe: Focus on Prevention" at the European Parliament in Brussels.
Intervention of Karl-Christian Hausmann at the European Parliament

Karl-Christian Hausmann explains the purpose of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) at the UPF Conference on "Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Europe: Focus on Prevention" at the European Parliament in Brussels.
Intervention of Lea Perekrests in Brussels (Session 2)

Intervention of Lea Perekrests at the UPF Conference on "Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Europe: Focus on Prevention" in Brussels (Session 2).
Intervention of Seyran Ateş in Brussels (Session 2)

Intervention of Seyran Ateş at the UPF Conference on "Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Europe: Focus on Prevention" in Brussels (Session 2).
Intervention of Camel Bechikh in Brussels (Session 2)

Intervention of Camel Bechikh at the UPF Conference on "Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Europe: Focus on Prevention" in Brussels (Session 2).
Intervention of Hannah Phillips in Brussels (Session 2)

Intervention of Hannah Phillips at the UPF Conference on "Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Europe: Focus on Prevention" in Brussels (Session 2).
Musical interlude provided by Solange Dellens in Brussels (Session 2)

Musical interlude provided by Solange Dellens at the UPF Conference on "Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Europe: Focus on Prevention" in Brussels (Session 2).
Inter-parliamentarian communication and cooperation with civil society

Intervention of H.E. Alfred Moisiu, President of Albania (2002-2007), at the launching of the International Initiative of Parliamentarians for Peace in Albania.
Intervention of Dr Katsumi Otsuka at the launching of IAPP in Albania

Intervention of Dr Katsumi Otsuka, Chair, UPF Europe, Eurasia and the Middle East, at the launching of the International Initiative of Parliamentarians for Peace in Albania.
Intervention of Mr Jack Corley at the launching of IAPP in Albania

Intervention of Mr Jack Corley, Chair, UPF Eurasia, at the launching of the International Initiative of Parliamentarians for Peace in Albania.