The Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (FP-ICGLR) is an inter-parliamentary organization composed of 12 National Parliaments of the ICGLR Member States.
The main objective of the FP-ICGLR is to provide a platform for exchange of experiences, conflict resolution and dialogue between the Parliaments of the Member States of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region, among other things.
"Cooperation between our parliaments is the cornerstone for building peace, security, and sustainable development in the Great Lakes Region."
President of FP-ICGLR
Secretary General of FP-ICGLR
Working together to achieve peace, security, and sustainable development in the Great Lakes Region through parliamentary cooperation
Ensure the involvement of Parliaments in the evaluation and monitoring of the im...
Strengthen the capacity of members and officials of Parliaments in the Great Lak...
Contribute to the implementation of the United Nations resolutions relating to t...
Promote democracy, respect of human rights fundamental freedom, organization of...
Contribute to the harmonization of national policies with action programs and pr...
Assist in the resolution of conflicts that may raise within Parliaments or betwe...
Serve as a framework for dialogue, exchange of experience and conflicts resoluti...
Discover how twelve nations unite through parliamentary cooperation to build lasting peace, stability, and prosperity across the Great Lakes Region.
Each country is represented on the Forum by the Speaker of Parliament as head of delegation as well as six Members of Parliament (MPs). This ensures balanced and democratic participation from all member nations.
Annual Leadership: Every year during the annual Plenary Assembly, a Speaker from one of the Member-Parliaments is elected as President of the organisation.
The main funding of the organisation comes from annual contributions by Member-States through their respective Parliaments, ensuring independence and sustainability.
Regional Impact: The FP-CIRGL plays an essential role in strengthening cooperation between our parliaments, thus contributing to the stability and prosperity of our region.
Each country represented by Parliament Speaker and 6 MPs
Rotating presidency elected during Plenary Assembly
Annual contributions through member parliaments
Strengthening cooperation for peace and prosperity
Building stronger regional cooperation through strategic alliances with leading international organizations and institutions committed to peace, development, and parliamentary excellence.
