IAPP Session's Theme

International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace

The “International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace” has been 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. 

Panelists - IAPP Session

Mrs. Maria Nazarova

President, Universal Peace Federation Russia

Mr. Peter Haider

President, Universal Peace Federation, Austria

Hon. Lukas Mandl

Head of Delegation, E.U. Parliament Relations to the Korean Peninsula, Austria

Baroness Sandip Verma

Member of the House of Lords Chair of UN Women UK, United Kingdom

Hon. Gadzhimurad Omarov

Deputy of the State Duma,
Russian Federation

Hon. Piero Fassino

Member of the Chamber of Deputies; President, Foreign Affairs Committee, Italy

BACKGROUNDER

The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched in 2016 at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, as a worldwide association of parliamentarians which provides a forum searching for solutions to our world’s problems. Representing the people, respecting the rule of law, upholding human rights and dignity, parliamentarians play a central role in building peaceful and prosperous societies.

Following World War II, the Korean people, who share a common history, culture, and language, were divided by the Cold War struggle between superpowers. 70 years later, considering its potential impact on global peace and development, the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula is a central focus of the IAPP, along with peace among all the nations of North East Asia. Can Europe contribute to peace on the Korean Peninsula? What role can be played by Russia, which connects Europe and North East Asia? Can parliamentary diplomacy help move forward the long-awaited peace process in this conflicting region?