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

Session IIIA

Addressing the critical challenges of our time - the role of parliamentarians.
Portuguese Delegation Joins Africa Summit

São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe—A group representing UPF-Portugal took part in a summit of political and religious representatives from 27 African countries.
Africa Summit Inaugurates New Regional Peace Organization

Johannesburg, South Africa—Former heads of state and government were among the more than 450 participants of the Africa Summit and Leadership Conference 2019.
U.S. Convocation of IAPD and IAPP Held in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, United States—More than 200 participants from nine countries attended the National Convocation of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) and the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).
120 Leaders Gather at Balkan Conference

Tirana, Albania—Former heads of state and government and members of parliament attended a Balkan Leadership Conference organized by UPF.
Global Assemblies of IAPP and IAPD

On February 8, the World Summit featured concurrent global assemblies of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) and the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD), two projects of UPF representing a multi-track approach to peace and conflict resolution.
Speech by Hon. Erna Hennicot-Schoepges

Speech by Hon. Erna Hennicot-Schoepges, Former President of the Parliament of Luxembourg and Co-chair of IAPP Europe, at World Summit 2019.
Intervention of Mr. Willy Fautré

Intervention of Mr. Willy Fautré, Director, Human Rights Without Frontiers International, Belgium, at the European Leadership Conference in Strasbourg, France.
UPF Holds Human Rights Conference in European Parliament

Strasbourg, France—A UPF conference in the European Parliament on “Europe and the Future of Human Rights” brought together eminent scholars and human rights activists.
Intervention of Dr. Katsumi Otsuka

Intervention of Dr. Katsumi Otsuka, Chairman, UPF Europe & Middle East at the European Leadership Conference in Strasbourg, France.
Intervention of Dr. Ali Rastbeen

Intervention of Dr. Ali Rastbeen, Founder and President, “Académie de géopolitique de Paris”, France, at the European Leadership Conference in Strasbourg, France.
Intervention of Mr. Jacques Marion

Intervention of Mr. Jacques Marion, Vice President, UPF Europe & Middle East, France, at the European Leadership Conference in Strasbourg, France
Welcoming remarks by Hon. Patricia Lalonde

Welcoming remarks by Hon. Patricia Lalonde, Member of the European Parliament, at the European Leadership Conference in Strasbourg, France.
Intervention of Dr. Adrian Holderegger

Intervention of Dr. Adrian Holderegger, Professor Emeritus of theological ethics, University of Fribourg, Switzerland, at the European Leadership Conference in Strasbourg, France.
Intervention of Dr. jur. Farida Valiullina

Intervention of Dr. jur. Farida Valiullina, Lawyer, Germany, at the European Leadership Conference in Strasbourg, France.
Intervention of Dr. Antonio Stango

Intervention of Dr. Antonio Stango, President, Italian Federation for Human Rights, at the European Leadership Conference in Strasbourg, France.
Intervention of Hon. Tomáš Zdechovský

Intervention of Hon. Tomáš Zdechovský, Member of the European Parliament, Czech Republic, at the European Leadership Conference in Strasbourg, France.
Intervention of Dr. Aaron Rhodes

Intervention of Dr. Aaron Rhodes, former executive director of the International Helsinki Federation, Germany, at the European Leadership Conference in Strasbourg, France.
Intervention of Mrs Diana Constantinide

Intervention of Mrs Diana Constantinide, Barrister, United Kingdom at the European Leadership Conference in Strasbourg, France.
IAPP Inaugurated in Morocco

Rabat, Morocco—The president of the House of Representatives inaugurated the Morocco Parliament branch of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).