(WCPA)
"Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair."
web site: http://www.wcpa.biz/
The World Constitution and Parliament Association was established in 1958 by Professor Philip Isely and his wife Margaret Isely of Denver Colorado, USA, to create a Constitution for a Federation of Earth and to promote democratic world government under that Constitution.
It was soon joined by Dr. Terence Amerasinghe and Dr. Reinhart Ruge, who became Co-Presidents. The organization has grown into a world-wide movement since that time, with chapters today in many countries involving many thousands of citizens around the world.
In addition, thousands more have registered as delegates for Provisional World Parliaments organized by WCPA and have declared themselves as personal ratifiers of the Earth Constitution.
Current Officers and members of the Executive Cabinet:
President: Dr. Terence P. Amerasinghe (Sri Lanka)
Secretary-General, Treasurer: Dr. Glen T. Martin (USA)
Deputy Secretary-General: Ms. Eugenia Almand (USA)
Honorary President for Life: Sir Dr. Reinhart Ruge (Mexico)
Vice-Presidents: Dominique Balouki (Togo), Dr. Ramadan Breki (Libya), Sri Jagdish Gandhi (India), Dr. Dauji Gupta (India), Dr. Dr. Roger Kotila (USA), Dr. Errol E. Harris (England), Dr. Karen Singh, India,
World Peace Envoy: (position vacant)
Youth Coordinator: H. M. Sawar Alam (Bangladesh and Canada),
A Brief History
The development of the Constitution for the Federation of Earth and the Provisional World Parliament through the work of the World Constitution and Parliament Association:
1958. Agreement to Call a World Constitutional Convention initiated by four persons, circulated worldwide for signatures, requesting both national governments and people of each country to send delegates.
1959-1960. World Committee for a World Constitutional Convention formed. Thousands sign the Agreement, including many prominent leaders. Organizers of this action travel around the world to enlist support.
1961-1962. Definitive Call to the World Constitutional Convention adopted. Many persons sign, including Heads of five national governments.
1963-1964. First Preparatory Congress held Denver, Colorado, USA, with delegates from five continents. Call to the World Constitutional Convention is publicly issued, then circulated for more signers and response.
1965-1966. Second Preparatory Congress held at Milan, Italy. Outline for Debate and Drafting of a World Constitution is formulated, on basis on alternative choices. Plan agreed for a Peoples World Parliament to meet concurrently.
1967. Decision made at Third Preparatory Congress to begin Convention in 1968, even if no government delegates. 300 Peoples Delegates pledged.
1968. First working sessions of World Constitutional Convention and Peoples' World Convention held at Interlaken, Switzerland, and Wolfach, W. Germany. 200 Peoples Delegates from 27 countries, of 5 continents. Work begun on drafting the World Constitution.
1969-1971. Strategy for Reclaiming Earth for Humanity is circulated. Emergency Council of World Trustees meets, Santa Barbara, Calif., and issues First Decree for Protection of Life, outlawing nuclear weapons. Directions given to drafting commission.
1972. World Constitution drafting commission of four persons works for 2 months, almost completes first draft of Constitution For The Federation of Earth.
1973-1975. First draft finished, printed in 1974, then circulated worldwide for comment, together with Call to the second session in 1977, now defined as the World Constituent Assembly. Comments on first draft complied.
1976. Drafting Commission meets again. Second draft completed, circulated.
1977. Second Session of World Constituent Assembly held in June, Innsbruck, Austria. Earth Constitution debated paragraph by paragraph, amended, then adopted with 138 original signers from 25 countries of 6 continents. Call for ratification by the nations and peoples of Earth is issued. Constitution is sent to U.N. General Assembly and to all national governments.
1978-1980. Earth Constitution is circulated worldwide for debate and ratification. Third session of World Constituent Assembly held Jan. 1979, Colombo, Sri Lanka; adopts Rationale For A World Constituent Assembly, defining right of people to convene Assembly, draft constitution, and obtain ratification. Appeal issued for national parliaments to ratify.
1981. World Constitution & Parliament Assn. meets at New Delhi, India. Call issued for Provisional World Parliament to convene 1982 under terms of Article 19 of Earth Constitution. Honorary Sponsor list of 150 prominent persons enrolled.
1982. First Session of Provisional World Parliament meets at Brighton, England. Delegates form 25 countries of 6 continents. Five world Legislative Acts are adopted: for World Disarmament Agency, World Economic Development, Ownership of Oceans & Seabeds, Graduate School of World Problems, World Courts.
1983-1984. First Provisional District World Court organized in Los Angeles; takes up case of outlawing nuclear weapons. Plans for Provisional World Parliament in Sudan and Nigeria thwarted by military coups.
1985. Second Session of Provisional World Parliament held New Delhi, India. Opened by President of India, presided by speaker of Lok Sabha (the lower house of the legislature of India). Three more World Legislative Acts adopted: for Emergency Earth Rescue Administration, World Government Funding, and Commission on Terrorism
The Constitution Club, where the Constitution of India had been signed. The location of the Second Session of the Provisional World Parliament.
1986. Campaign continued for "provisional" ratification of the Constitution for Federation of Earth, pending review at next World Constituent Assembly.
1987. Third session of Provisional World Parliament held Miami Beach, Florida. Three more World Legislative Acts are adopted: for Global Finance System, Environment Protection, and Hydrogen Energy. Provisional World Cabinet started.
1988-1989. Plan launched for collaboration by many organizations to prepare next session of World Constituent Assembly. 150 organizations join in Preparatory Committee. Two meetings held in New York with U. N. Ambassadors, to explain and solicit help. List of Honorary Sponsors reconfirmed and expanded.1990. Government of Egypt agrees to host Assembly. Three preparatory meetings held. Call circulated for Governments and People to send delegates.
1991. Location of 4th session World Constituent Assembly abruptly changed due to Gulf War. Held at Troia, Portugal, in May. Delegates adopt 59 amendments to Earth Constitution. New ratification campaign begun, appealing to both people and governments. Most Honorary Sponsors personally ratify.
1992. Global Ratification & Elections Network organized, including several hundred organizations, to promote ratification of Constitution for Federation of Earth, then election of delegates to World Parliament. First Government heads must ratify.
1996. Fourth Session of the Provisional World Parliament at Barcelona, Spain, September 13-18. Ratification of a Manifesto declaring the oceans and sea beds the property of the people of Earth. Articulation of the plan entitled "Immediate Economic Benefits of World Government."
2000. The Fifth Session of the Provisional World Parliament takes place on the Island of Malta, November 22nd to 27th. One legislative bill and a number of resolutions are passed. Planning begun for a series of global expositions culminating in a World Constitutional Convention to ratify the Constitution.
2003. The Sixth Session of the Provisional World Parliament is held in Bangkok, Thailand, March 23-27 (organized in cooperation with the Institute On World Problems). A world peace act is passed, a commission for legislative review is founded, and other important provisional legislative work is accomplished on behalf of a future world under the rule of law and justice.
2003. The Seventh Session of the Provisional World Parliament takes place in Chennai, India, December 26-30 (organized in cooperation with the Institute On World Problems). The agenda included ratification of the Manifesto for the Earth Federation, enactment of a world criminal court, a penalty classification bill to be used by the new court, conservation standards for World Government records, a bill for the creation of a World Patents Office, and the beginning of work on a Global People’s Assembly integrated with the Constitution to ensure popular participation in the coming world government.
Dr. Eugenia Almand, Dr. Terence Amerasinghe, and Dr. Dominique Balouki of WCPA meet with President Eyadema of Togo in June 2003.
2004. The Eighth Session of the Provisional World Parliament was organized for Lucknow, India, August 10-14. The agenda included a statement on Emerging World Law as of today summarizing the work of Acts 1-25 passed at earlier sessions of Parliament, a bill for a World Juvenile Court, the beginning of some ministries of emerging world government, and a plan for a ratification convention for the Constitution for the Federation of Earth.
Location of the Eighth Session of the Provisional World Parliament in Lucknow, India, August 2004
A South India Chapter of WCPA meeting in 2005. The Director of the South India chapter is Mr. Ramanujam Ananthanarayanan, in the dark suit, front row, third from left. Dr. Terence Amerasinghe is front row third from right and Dr. Eugenia Almand is on the right.
2006. The Ninth Session of the Provisional World Parliament was held in Tripoli, Libya, April 11-15. Acts passed by the Parliament: WLA_31 World Ombudsmus Act (enables the Office of the World Ombudsmus to begin its work of protecting human rights worldwide), WLA_32 Conflict Resolution Bill (creates a department of Conflict Resolution for the Earth Federation), WLA_33 Fissile Production Ban (banning the production of fissile materials used for nuclear weapons)WLA_34 Nuclear Weapons Elimination Protocol, WLA_35 Nuclear Contamination Act, WLA_36 Quit Guantanamo Directive (ordering the USA to turn Guantanamo Bay over to the Earth Federation and to Cuba), WLA_37 Agreement on World Federal Privileges & Immunities (an adaptation of the rules of the International Criminal Court to world law under the Earth Constitution).
The El Kabir Hotel: location of the 9th Session of Parliament in Tripoli
2007, June. The Tenth Session of the Provisional World Parliament meets in Kara, Togo and passes several Provisional World Legislative Acts dealing with the economics of ending investment in military hardware production companies and nuclear weapons manufacture. The Parliament also passed a resolution calling for the prosecution of the alleged Pakistani war criminals who committed crimes against the Bangladesh people during the 1971 revolution. It also passed an act for a Guaranteed Annual Income for every person within the Earth Federation beginning at age 18 and lasting throughout life. This act adds an important element to the collection of economic acts passed by the parliament over its 25 year history. Together these acts have built the infrastructure for a transformed world economy premised on universal prosperity and peace, rather than scarcity and war. Below is a photo of the Parliament in session.
The 10th Session of the Provisional World Parliament in session in Kara, Togo, June 2007
Source: http://www.runet.edu/~gmartin/WCPA%20page.htm
Note: Highlights (Emphasis mine); "Wasn't able to include the pictures mentioned in article on this post". Blogman.
"Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair."
web site: http://www.wcpa.biz/
The World Constitution and Parliament Association was established in 1958 by Professor Philip Isely and his wife Margaret Isely of Denver Colorado, USA, to create a Constitution for a Federation of Earth and to promote democratic world government under that Constitution.
It was soon joined by Dr. Terence Amerasinghe and Dr. Reinhart Ruge, who became Co-Presidents. The organization has grown into a world-wide movement since that time, with chapters today in many countries involving many thousands of citizens around the world.
In addition, thousands more have registered as delegates for Provisional World Parliaments organized by WCPA and have declared themselves as personal ratifiers of the Earth Constitution.
Current Officers and members of the Executive Cabinet:
President: Dr. Terence P. Amerasinghe (Sri Lanka)
Secretary-General, Treasurer: Dr. Glen T. Martin (USA)
Deputy Secretary-General: Ms. Eugenia Almand (USA)
Honorary President for Life: Sir Dr. Reinhart Ruge (Mexico)
Vice-Presidents: Dominique Balouki (Togo), Dr. Ramadan Breki (Libya), Sri Jagdish Gandhi (India), Dr. Dauji Gupta (India), Dr. Dr. Roger Kotila (USA), Dr. Errol E. Harris (England), Dr. Karen Singh, India,
World Peace Envoy: (position vacant)
Youth Coordinator: H. M. Sawar Alam (Bangladesh and Canada),
A Brief History
The development of the Constitution for the Federation of Earth and the Provisional World Parliament through the work of the World Constitution and Parliament Association:
1958. Agreement to Call a World Constitutional Convention initiated by four persons, circulated worldwide for signatures, requesting both national governments and people of each country to send delegates.
1959-1960. World Committee for a World Constitutional Convention formed. Thousands sign the Agreement, including many prominent leaders. Organizers of this action travel around the world to enlist support.
1961-1962. Definitive Call to the World Constitutional Convention adopted. Many persons sign, including Heads of five national governments.
1963-1964. First Preparatory Congress held Denver, Colorado, USA, with delegates from five continents. Call to the World Constitutional Convention is publicly issued, then circulated for more signers and response.
1965-1966. Second Preparatory Congress held at Milan, Italy. Outline for Debate and Drafting of a World Constitution is formulated, on basis on alternative choices. Plan agreed for a Peoples World Parliament to meet concurrently.
1967. Decision made at Third Preparatory Congress to begin Convention in 1968, even if no government delegates. 300 Peoples Delegates pledged.
1968. First working sessions of World Constitutional Convention and Peoples' World Convention held at Interlaken, Switzerland, and Wolfach, W. Germany. 200 Peoples Delegates from 27 countries, of 5 continents. Work begun on drafting the World Constitution.
1969-1971. Strategy for Reclaiming Earth for Humanity is circulated. Emergency Council of World Trustees meets, Santa Barbara, Calif., and issues First Decree for Protection of Life, outlawing nuclear weapons. Directions given to drafting commission.
1972. World Constitution drafting commission of four persons works for 2 months, almost completes first draft of Constitution For The Federation of Earth.
1973-1975. First draft finished, printed in 1974, then circulated worldwide for comment, together with Call to the second session in 1977, now defined as the World Constituent Assembly. Comments on first draft complied.
1976. Drafting Commission meets again. Second draft completed, circulated.
1977. Second Session of World Constituent Assembly held in June, Innsbruck, Austria. Earth Constitution debated paragraph by paragraph, amended, then adopted with 138 original signers from 25 countries of 6 continents. Call for ratification by the nations and peoples of Earth is issued. Constitution is sent to U.N. General Assembly and to all national governments.
1978-1980. Earth Constitution is circulated worldwide for debate and ratification. Third session of World Constituent Assembly held Jan. 1979, Colombo, Sri Lanka; adopts Rationale For A World Constituent Assembly, defining right of people to convene Assembly, draft constitution, and obtain ratification. Appeal issued for national parliaments to ratify.
1981. World Constitution & Parliament Assn. meets at New Delhi, India. Call issued for Provisional World Parliament to convene 1982 under terms of Article 19 of Earth Constitution. Honorary Sponsor list of 150 prominent persons enrolled.
1982. First Session of Provisional World Parliament meets at Brighton, England. Delegates form 25 countries of 6 continents. Five world Legislative Acts are adopted: for World Disarmament Agency, World Economic Development, Ownership of Oceans & Seabeds, Graduate School of World Problems, World Courts.
1983-1984. First Provisional District World Court organized in Los Angeles; takes up case of outlawing nuclear weapons. Plans for Provisional World Parliament in Sudan and Nigeria thwarted by military coups.
1985. Second Session of Provisional World Parliament held New Delhi, India. Opened by President of India, presided by speaker of Lok Sabha (the lower house of the legislature of India). Three more World Legislative Acts adopted: for Emergency Earth Rescue Administration, World Government Funding, and Commission on Terrorism
The Constitution Club, where the Constitution of India had been signed. The location of the Second Session of the Provisional World Parliament.
1986. Campaign continued for "provisional" ratification of the Constitution for Federation of Earth, pending review at next World Constituent Assembly.
1987. Third session of Provisional World Parliament held Miami Beach, Florida. Three more World Legislative Acts are adopted: for Global Finance System, Environment Protection, and Hydrogen Energy. Provisional World Cabinet started.
1988-1989. Plan launched for collaboration by many organizations to prepare next session of World Constituent Assembly. 150 organizations join in Preparatory Committee. Two meetings held in New York with U. N. Ambassadors, to explain and solicit help. List of Honorary Sponsors reconfirmed and expanded.1990. Government of Egypt agrees to host Assembly. Three preparatory meetings held. Call circulated for Governments and People to send delegates.
1991. Location of 4th session World Constituent Assembly abruptly changed due to Gulf War. Held at Troia, Portugal, in May. Delegates adopt 59 amendments to Earth Constitution. New ratification campaign begun, appealing to both people and governments. Most Honorary Sponsors personally ratify.
1992. Global Ratification & Elections Network organized, including several hundred organizations, to promote ratification of Constitution for Federation of Earth, then election of delegates to World Parliament. First Government heads must ratify.
1996. Fourth Session of the Provisional World Parliament at Barcelona, Spain, September 13-18. Ratification of a Manifesto declaring the oceans and sea beds the property of the people of Earth. Articulation of the plan entitled "Immediate Economic Benefits of World Government."
2000. The Fifth Session of the Provisional World Parliament takes place on the Island of Malta, November 22nd to 27th. One legislative bill and a number of resolutions are passed. Planning begun for a series of global expositions culminating in a World Constitutional Convention to ratify the Constitution.
2003. The Sixth Session of the Provisional World Parliament is held in Bangkok, Thailand, March 23-27 (organized in cooperation with the Institute On World Problems). A world peace act is passed, a commission for legislative review is founded, and other important provisional legislative work is accomplished on behalf of a future world under the rule of law and justice.
2003. The Seventh Session of the Provisional World Parliament takes place in Chennai, India, December 26-30 (organized in cooperation with the Institute On World Problems). The agenda included ratification of the Manifesto for the Earth Federation, enactment of a world criminal court, a penalty classification bill to be used by the new court, conservation standards for World Government records, a bill for the creation of a World Patents Office, and the beginning of work on a Global People’s Assembly integrated with the Constitution to ensure popular participation in the coming world government.
Dr. Eugenia Almand, Dr. Terence Amerasinghe, and Dr. Dominique Balouki of WCPA meet with President Eyadema of Togo in June 2003.
2004. The Eighth Session of the Provisional World Parliament was organized for Lucknow, India, August 10-14. The agenda included a statement on Emerging World Law as of today summarizing the work of Acts 1-25 passed at earlier sessions of Parliament, a bill for a World Juvenile Court, the beginning of some ministries of emerging world government, and a plan for a ratification convention for the Constitution for the Federation of Earth.
Location of the Eighth Session of the Provisional World Parliament in Lucknow, India, August 2004
A South India Chapter of WCPA meeting in 2005. The Director of the South India chapter is Mr. Ramanujam Ananthanarayanan, in the dark suit, front row, third from left. Dr. Terence Amerasinghe is front row third from right and Dr. Eugenia Almand is on the right.
2006. The Ninth Session of the Provisional World Parliament was held in Tripoli, Libya, April 11-15. Acts passed by the Parliament: WLA_31 World Ombudsmus Act (enables the Office of the World Ombudsmus to begin its work of protecting human rights worldwide), WLA_32 Conflict Resolution Bill (creates a department of Conflict Resolution for the Earth Federation), WLA_33 Fissile Production Ban (banning the production of fissile materials used for nuclear weapons)WLA_34 Nuclear Weapons Elimination Protocol, WLA_35 Nuclear Contamination Act, WLA_36 Quit Guantanamo Directive (ordering the USA to turn Guantanamo Bay over to the Earth Federation and to Cuba), WLA_37 Agreement on World Federal Privileges & Immunities (an adaptation of the rules of the International Criminal Court to world law under the Earth Constitution).
The El Kabir Hotel: location of the 9th Session of Parliament in Tripoli
2007, June. The Tenth Session of the Provisional World Parliament meets in Kara, Togo and passes several Provisional World Legislative Acts dealing with the economics of ending investment in military hardware production companies and nuclear weapons manufacture. The Parliament also passed a resolution calling for the prosecution of the alleged Pakistani war criminals who committed crimes against the Bangladesh people during the 1971 revolution. It also passed an act for a Guaranteed Annual Income for every person within the Earth Federation beginning at age 18 and lasting throughout life. This act adds an important element to the collection of economic acts passed by the parliament over its 25 year history. Together these acts have built the infrastructure for a transformed world economy premised on universal prosperity and peace, rather than scarcity and war. Below is a photo of the Parliament in session.
The 10th Session of the Provisional World Parliament in session in Kara, Togo, June 2007
Source: http://www.runet.edu/~gmartin/WCPA%20page.htm
Note: Highlights (Emphasis mine); "Wasn't able to include the pictures mentioned in article on this post". Blogman.