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International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace
B. Kalita: Global and Local Responses to Terrorism
November 30, 2016
Speech given by Hon. Bhubaneswar Kalita, a member of Parliament of India, on “Global and Local Responses to Terrorism” at the International Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
Parliamentarians Association Welcomed in Azerbaijan
November 26, 2016
Baku, Azerbaijan—The former prime minister of Azerbaijan chaired a forum at which dignitaries heard about a new parliamentarians’ peacebuilding association.
UPF-Czech Republic Examines Challenges of Our Time
November 25, 2016
Prague, Czech Republic—More than 50 participants attended a conference held in the Czech Parliament on “Challenges and Opportunities of Our Time.”
International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace Launched in Japan
November 23, 2016
Tokyo, Japan—An International Leadership Conference launching the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) in Japan was held on November 11 and November 16 to 17.
Argentine Parliamentarians Share Experiences from Paraguay ILC
November 17, 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Argentine parliamentarians and professionals from different sectors shared their experiences participating in the International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Paraguay at a UPF meeting in Buenos Aires.
Parliamentarians Association Launched in Zambia
November 7, 2016
Lusaka, Zambia—East African parliamentarians and religious leaders and Zambian traditional leaders attended an International Leadership Conference at which an international parliamentarians’ organization was launched.
I. Wina: Zambia ILC Participants Urged to Work Together
November 5, 2016
“All stakeholders must play their role to work toward lasting peace,” Zambia's vice president stated in a message to the opening session of the ILC in Lusaka, Zambia.
Parliamentarians for Peace Launched in Cambodia
November 3, 2016
Phnom Penh, Cambodia—Cambodia’s chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace was launched at the Cambodia Leadership Conference, held at the Royal School of Administration.
Parliamentarians for Peace Launched in Bangladesh
October 21, 2016
Dhaka, Bangladesh—The speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament chaired the launching of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace in Bangladesh.
Parliamentarians for Peace Launch in Nepal Aired on Southeast Asian TV
October 18, 2016
Manila, Philippines—A news report covering the launch of the Parliamentarians for Peace initiative in Nepal was aired on a TV channel and the website of a TV program in the Philippines.
Parliamentarians for Peace Launched in South America
October 12, 2016
Asunción, Paraguay—The vice president of Paraguay and dignitaries from South America attended the UPF International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Paraguay.
Parliamentarians for Peace Launched in Central America-Caribbean Region
October 8, 2016
San José, Costa Rica—The vice president of Costa Rica and dignitaries from Central America and the Caribbean attended the UPF International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Costa Rica.
Parliamentarians for Peace Launched in Sri Lanka
October 5, 2016
Colombo, Sri Lanka—Sri Lanka's chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace was launched at a special ceremony held inside the Sri Lankan parliament building in Colombo.
Rome Conference Stresses ‘Cooperation for Peace’
October 1, 2016
Rome, Italy—"Cooperation for Peace, Dignity for Everyone” was the title of a one-day conference organized by UPF-Italy.
UPF-Nepal Chair Meets Pakistani Leaders
September 30, 2016
Islamabad, Pakistan—UPF-Nepal Chair Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, former minister of peace and reconstruction of Nepal, met with government leaders in Pakistan during a visit to the country in September.
Parliamentarians for Peace Launched in London
September 9, 2016
London, United Kingdom—The third of a series of regional conferences launching the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was held from September 7 to 9, 2016.
Parliamentarians for Peace Launched in West Africa
August 10, 2016
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso—West Africa’s branch of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace was launched with the backing of the highest levels of government.
"Parliamentarians for Peace" Initiative Launched in Asia-Pacific
July 31, 2016
Kathmandu, Nepal—The outgoing prime minister of Nepal and dignitaries from 29 nations attended the UPF International Leadership Conference (ILC).
Parliamentarians for Peace National Conference in Nigeria
June 6, 2016
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria convened a special Parliamentarians for Peace National Conference in the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, the capital.
International Leadership Conference Held in Korea
February 16, 2016
Seoul, Korea—A special International Leadership Conference was convened to discuss the theme “Addressing the Critical Challenges of Our Time”. More than 340 international delegates, including more than 140 current parliamentarians, attended the conference.