Provisional World Parliament | |
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| 15th Provisional World Parliament | |
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| Founded | 4 September 1982; 42 years ago (1982-09-04) |
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Secretary | Eugenia Almand since 24 March 2003 |
| Seats | 500+[1] |
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| ef-gov.org | |
| Constitution | |
| Constitution for the Federation of Earth | |
TheProvisional World Parliament (PWP) is a transitional internationallegislative body or a transitionalinternational parliament of the Provisional World Government,[2] operating under theconstitutional framework of theConstitution for the Federation of Earth.[3] It is intended to serve as part of the process of establishing theworld federation called Federation of Earth.[4] It consists ofrepresentatives,delegates andobservers from around the world and is tasked with drafting legislation, promotingglobal cooperation, and facilitating the transition to a more integratedglobal governance structure.[5]
Prominent world leaders such asMohammad Zafrullah Khan, who served as thePresident of the U.N. General Assembly andJudge andVice-president of theInternational Court of Justice,[6]Zail Singh, thechairman of theNon-Aligned Movement (NAM) andPresident of India,[7][8] along with Chief Justices from different countries, includingIndian Supreme CourtChief JusticeK. G. Balakrishnan and JusticeP. B. Sawant, as well asKashefa Hussain,Supreme Court Justice ofBangladesh, have been attendees of PWP's sessions.
The origins of the Provisional World Parliament (PWP) can be traced back to thePeoples' World Convention (1950–51) andWorld Constitutional Convention (WCC), also known as the World Constituent Assembly (WCA) or the First World Constituent Assembly, which took place inInterlaken, Switzerland, andWolfach, Germany, in 1968.[9] Initiated byThane Read, an independent U.S. economist andWorld Constitution Coordinating Committee (WCCC), the convention aimed to establish aglobal constitution anddemocraticfederalworld government to promote global cooperation and world peace.[10][11][12] Notable signatories, includingNobel laureatesAlbert Szent-Györgyi,Bertrand Russell, and leaders likeMartin Luther King Jr. andMuhammad Ayub Khan,[13] and thousands more supported the call for the convention.[14][15][16]
During the convention, over 200 participants from various countries engaged in the drafting of a constitution for a global federal government.[17] Subsequently, theWorld Committee for a World Constitutional Convention (WCWCC) (later known as theWorld Constitution and Parliament Association (WCPA)) continued its efforts, organizing aSecond World Constituent Assembly inInnsbruck,Austria, in 1977.[18]
During this second assembly, delegates adopted the "Constitution for the Federation of Earth.[19] Following its adoption, the World Constitution and Parliament Association (WCPA) issued a call for ratification, urgingnations and individuals to endorse the constitution. The constitution was sent to various entities, including theUnited Nations,[20]national governments, and educational institutions, seeking their support and cooperation in the ratification process.[21][22]
The "Constitution for the Federation of Earth" underwent further amendments through subsequent World Constituent Assemblies in 1978-79 and 1991.[3] Additionally, the Provisional World Parliament (PWP) has convened regularly since 1982, with its most recent session occurring in 2021.[5][23]
| Name | Dates | Country | Venue and Location | Notes | |
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| 1 | First Provisional World Parliament | Sept 4, 1982 – Sept 17, 1982[6] |  United Kingdom | Royal Pavilion inBrighton, England | Former President of the U.N. General Assembly,Judge andVice-president of theInternational Court of Justice andForeign Minister of Pakistan,Mohammad Zafrullah Khan, inaugurated the session. World Legislative Act 1 to 5 were deliberated and adopted.[24] |
| 2 | Second Provisional World Parliament | March 15, 1985 – March 25, 1985[7] |  India | Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi[8] | The thenchairman of theNon-Aligned Movement (NAM) andPresident of India,Zail Singh, inaugurated the session.[7] World Legislative Act 6 to 8 were deliberated and adopted. |
| 3 | Third Provisional World Parliament | June 18, 1987 – June 28, 1987[25] |  United States of America | Fontainbleau Hilton Hotel,Miami Beach, Florida[25] | Session discussed and enacted World Law Bill to Protect Life and Nature on Planet Earth. World Legislative Act 9 to 11 were deliberated and adopted. |
| 4 | Fourth Provisional World Parliament | Sept 14, 1996 – Sept 17, 1996 |  Spain | Barcelona International Airport, Barcelona[26] | Session approved theManifesto for beginningworld government. |
| 5 | Fifth Provisional World Parliament | Nov 22, 2000 – Nov 27, 2000[27] |  Malta[26] | Qawra | Session approved the plan to prepare for the next five sessions of the PWP. World Legislative Act 12 was deliberated and adopted. |
| 6 | Sixth Provisional World Parliament | March 24, 2003 – March 27, 2003 |  Thailand | Bangkok Centre Hotel,Bangkok | Colonel Dr. Somkid Risangkom, Member ofThai Parliament and Representative of the President of the Senate and Associate Professor Yandej Thongsima, Member of Thai Parliament and Chief Advisor to thePrime Minister of Thailand, participated. World Legislative Act 13 to 18 were deliberated and adopted. |
| 7 | Seventh Provisional World Parliament | December 26, 2003 – December 29, 2003 | India | Palmgrove Hotel,Chennai | Session was inaugurated by former IndiaSupreme Court JusticeP. B. Sawant.[28] World Legislative Act 19 to 24 were deliberated and adopted. |
| 8 | Eighth Provisional World Parliament | Aug 10, 2004 – Aug 14, 2004 | City Montessori School,Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | His HonorL. M. Singhvi of thePermanent Court of Arbitration and formerMember of Indianlower andupper house inaugurated session. AndMulayam Singh Yadav,Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh was Chief Guest.[29] World Legislative Act 25 to 30 were deliberated and adopted. | |
| 9 | Ninth Provisional World Parliament | April 11, 2006 – April 15, 2006 |  Libya[30] | Al Kabir Grand Hotel,Tripoli | Suleiman Shahumi, Secretary, Committee for Foreign Liaison, of the Peoples’ National Congress of Libya addressed the session. World Legislative Act 31 to 38 were deliberated and adopted. |
| 10 | Tenth Provisional World Parliament | June 21, 2007 – June 24, 2007 |  Togo | Palais du Congrès (Congressional Palace),Kara | World Legislative Act 39 to 42 were deliberated and adopted. |
| 11 | Eleventh Provisional World Parliament | July 2, 2009 – July 8, 2009 | India | Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Van Niwas,Nainital | World Legislative Act 43 to 47 were deliberated and adopted. |
| 12 | Twelfth Provisional World Parliament | December 27, 2010 – December 31, 2010 | Bangla Academy and Sri Aurobindo Bhavan,Kolkata | World Legislative Act 48 to 52 were deliberated and adopted. | |
| 13 | Thirteenth Provisional World Parliament | December 14, 2013 – December 17, 2013 | World Unity Convention Centre,CMS,Lucknow | Convened concurrent with 14th session of theInternational Conference of Chief Justices of the World. World Legislative Act 53 to 63 were deliberated and adopted. | |
| 14 | Fourteenth Provisional World Parliament | December 27, 2015 – December 31, 2015 | Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture,Kolkata | World Legislative Act 64 to 67 were deliberated and adopted. | |
| 15 | Fifteenth Provisional World Parliament | December 10, 2021 – December 12, 2021 | United Service Institution, New Delhi[31] andonline[citation needed] | Khairat Abdulrazaq-Gwadabe, the Nigerian Senate and Chair ofECOWAS in West Africa, along with formerIndian Supreme CourtChief JusticeK. G. Balakrishnan andKashefa Hussain,Supreme Court Justice ofBangladesh, addressed the session.[31] World Legislative Act 68 to 72 were deliberated and adopted. | |
| Source: [5][32][33][34] |
The World Legislative Acts (WLAs) outlined in the "Constitution for the Federation of Earth" are an essential component of thelegislative framework established by the Provisional World Parliament (PWP). These acts serve as the means through which the PWP exercises its legislative authority and addresses criticalglobal issues.[32] The constitution envisages a comprehensive range of World Legislative Acts that cover various aspects ofglobal governance. Each act is designed to address specific global challenges and advance the principles of the Constitution. The Provisional World Parliament, in collaboration with experts and representatives from around the world, deliberates and drafts these acts to ensure they align with the constitution's values ofjustice,sustainability, andequality.[35]
In 1987, during the third Provisional World Parliament, 100 delegates, primarily from India,Sri Lanka, and variousAfrican nations, were denied visas by theUnited States Department of State under section 214(b) of the federal immigration code.[36]
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