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	Inter-Parliamentary Union to mark 125 years of global parliamentary action on peace and democracy an article by Inter-Parliamentary Union Video: IPU anniversary debate IPU has celebrated 125 years of global parliamentary action on resolving conflicts and building democracy on 30th June, the anniversary of its creation in 1889. In that time, eight IPU leaders have won the Nobel Peace Prize. The oldest multi-lateral political organization in the world, IPU has played an important role in; the creation of the UN, inter-State relations during the Cold War; helping countries in post-conflict to transition smoothly into democracy, setting international standards on elections and parliamentary working methods and in increasing women’s political participation globally. Its Members have also signed up to IPU’s Universal Declaration on Democracy, the only existing text to define the parameters of democracy or establish its scope.  Frédéric Passy (left) and William Randal Cremer (right), the two IPU co-founders ©IPU click on photo to enlarge A formal anniversary event was held in Geneva  with the UN which looked at how IPU has helped shape a radically different world where peace, human rights, equality and human development underpin a desire for greater democracy. The event was also an opportunity to discuss some of the many challenges democracy faces today. The anniversary date of 30th June also marked the end of Anders B. Johnsson’s tenure as IPU Secretary General after 16 years during which the Organization has worked in all regions to promote and build democracy. Cameroonian national Martin Chungong has  taken over as IPU Secretary General, the first African to hold the post. Please click here to see the anniversary debate (Click here for a French version of this article)		DISCUSSION Question(s) related to this article: How can we develop the institutional framework for a culture of peace?, * * * * * Latest reader comment: This discussion question applies to the following articles: 100th Anniversary of the Peace Palace in The Hague Parliaments Preparing for International Day of Democracy Sixth Summit of Global Alliance for Ministries and Infrastructures of Peace Global Alliance for Ministries and Infrastructures for Peace (GAMIP) 2013 Switzerland Summit Ghana: Most Rev. Prof Asante: I have a dream for peace Rwanda: 3rd African Alliance for Peace Summit Union Interparlementaire célèbre 125 années d’action parlementaire internationale au service de la paix et de la démocratie Inter-Parliamentary Union to mark 125 years of global parliamentary action on peace and democracy One billion signatures for peace Civil society has a critical role to play in ensuring lasting peace in Latin America: Tunisian Nobel Peace prize winner Ali Zeddini, speaking in Colombia Let’s mark Canada’s 150th birthday by establishing a Department of Peace For articles since 2016, click here .
This report was posted on July 10, 2014.