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

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.
The future of the Balkans viewed from a European perspective

Intervention of Mrs Erna Hennicot-Schoepges, former president of the Luxembourg parliament and co-chair of IAPP in Europe, at the launching of IAPP in Albania.
IAPP Is Launched in Albania

Tirana, Albania—Approximately 140 people attended the Albanian inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).
IAPP is inaugurated in Slovenia

Ljubljana, Slovenia—Three members of Parliament were among the 50 attendees of the national launch of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace.
Parliamentarians’ Organization Launched in Italy

Rome, Italy—The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace had its Italian inauguration at a conference in the Parliament.
IAPP Is Launched in Czech Republic

Prague, Czech Republic—The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace had its national inauguration at a conference held in the Czech Parliament.
IAPP Launched in the Balkans

Pristina, Kosovo—More than 100 participants attended the Balkans regional inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).
Building an Environment of Shared Prosperity for Future Generations

Intervention of Hon. Sead Šahman at the European Leadership Conference in Pristina, Kosovo, 23-24 September, 2017, entitled "Culture and Peace in the Balkans: the Role of Parliamentarians".
Peace in the Balkans: economic considerations

Intervention of Hon. Ismajl Kurteshi at the European Leadership Conference in Pristina, Kosovo, 23-24 September, 2017, entitled "Culture and Peace in the Balkans: the Role of Parliamentarians".
The Cultural Dimension of Peace

Intervention of Dr Walther Lichem at the European Leadership Conference in Pristina, Kosovo, 23-24 September, 2017, entitled "Culture and Peace in the Balkans: the Role of Parliamentarians".
Our cultural inheritance, a common basis for peace and stability in the Balkans

Intervention of H. E. Alfred Moisiu at the European Leadership Conference in Pristina, Kosovo, 23-24 September, 2017, entitled "Culture and Peace in the Balkans: the Role of Parliamentarians".
Our mutual cultural heritage, a foundation for peace and stability in the Balkans

Intervention of H. E. Stjepan Mesić, former President of Croatia, at the European Leadership Conference in Pristina, Kosovo, 23-24 September, 2017, entitled "Culture and Peace in the Balkans: the Role of Parliamentarians".
The construction of a welfare society with stable peace in the countries of the Western Balkans region

Intervention of Hon. Anto Domazet at the European Leadership Conference in Pristina, Kosovo, 23-24 September, 2017, entitled "Culture and Peace in the Balkans: the Role of Parliamentarians".
IAPP Is Launched in the Nordic Countries

Copenhagen, Denmark—Copenhagen, Denmark—Current and former members of parliament from Norway and Denmark attended the regional inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).
UN Office at Vienna Is Venue for IAPP Inauguration

Vienna, Austria—The Austrian chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace was inaugurated at the United Nations Office at Vienna.
IAPP Hosts UN Luncheon to Discuss Northeast Asia

New York, United States—“Building Peace and Stability in Northeast Asia” was the theme of a high-level special luncheon held by UPF and the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) at the United Nations.
Preventing Radicalization Is Discussed in House of Lords

London, United Kingdom—The House of Lords was the setting for an important and timely discussion, organized by UPF-UK, on preventing radicalization.
IAPP Launched in Israel

Jerusalem, Israel—The national inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was held at Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, on June 21, 2017.
International Day of Families Observed in Italy

Rome, Italy—On the occasion of the UN International Day of Families, UPF-Italy held a conference in the Palazzo San Macuto of the Italian Parliament.
International Women’s Day Observed in the Italian Parliament

Rome, Italy—In observance of UN International Women’s Day, UPF-Italy supported an affiliated organization in holding a conference in the Italian Parliament.