Forum of Parliamentsof Member States of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region
Working together for peace, security, and sustainable development in the Great Lakes Region through parliamentary cooperation.
12
Member States
14+
Years of Experience
50+
Key Initiatives
100+
Resolutions Passed
Welcome to the Forum of Parliaments of ICGLR
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.
OUR MISSION
The Mission of the FP-ICGLR is to work for the prosperity and stability of the ICGLR Member States through the establishment and entrenchment of Democracy Good Governanace, the Principle of Rule of Law and the fight against Poverty in the Great Lakes region.
OUR VISION
The Vision of the Forum of Parliaments is to establish a parliamentary platform working for the Member States of the ICGLR to be a space for Peace, Stablity and Development.
Our Distinguished Leaders
Meet the visionary leaders driving peace, cooperation, and development across the Great Lakes Region.
Carolina Cerqueira
President of FP-ICGLR
Dr. Déo Mwapinga
Secretary General of FP-ICGLR
Unified Leadership for Regional Peace
Our leadership structure combines presidential vision with operational excellence through the General Secretariat, ensuring effective governance and strategic implementation across all member states.
"Cooperation between our parliaments is the cornerstone for building peace, security, and sustainable development in the Great Lakes Region."
Parliamentary Cooperation
Ordinary Sessions of the Plenary Assembly of the ICGLR Forum of Parliaments aim to strengthen parliamentary cooperation for peace, security and development in the Great Lakes Region.
Objectives of FP-ICGLR
Working together to achieve peace, security, and sustainable development in the Great Lakes Region through parliamentary cooperation
Dialogue Framework
Serve as a framework for dialogue, exchange of experience and conflicts resolution for the Parliament of the Member States of the International Conference in the Great Lakes Region
Capacity Building
Strengthen the capacity of members and officials of Parliaments in the Great Lakes Region
UN Resolution Implementation
Contribute to the implementation of the United Nations resolutions relating to the respect and protection of the rights women, children and vulnerable persons in times of armed conflicts
Democratic Values
Promote democracy, respect of human rights fundamental freedom, organization of free, fair and transparent elections and good governance in the Region
Policy Harmonization
Contribute to the harmonization of national policies with action programs and projects developed within the framework of ICGLR
Conflict Resolution
Assist in the resolution of conflicts that may raise within Parliaments or between ICGLR Member States
Parliamentary Oversight
Ensure the involvement of Parliaments in the evaluation and monitoring of the implementation of the Pact
Our Publications
Find essential information about the FP-CIRGL in the News, Newspaper and Founding Documents
News
Stay up to date with the latest developments and events relating to the FP-ICGLR. Follow important news and ongoing initiatives of the FP-ICGLR.
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Founding Documents and others
Explore the key documents that support the actions and decisions of the FP-ICGLR, as well as others. These resources provide a solid foundation for understanding the most important issues.
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Newspaper
Access relevant publications and analyses to keep up to date with the progress and discussions within the Forum. Read the views and reflections of the experts.
Read MoreOur Governing Organs
The foundational structure supporting our mission for peace and development in the Great Lakes Region.
Plenary Assembly
Supreme Organ of the Forum which deliberates on all matters concerning the Forum.
Executive Committee
Responsible for the coordination of the activities and the functioning of the Forum.
Committees
Thematic groups linked to the Forum's areas of activity.
General Secretariat
Responsible for the administrative, financial and technical management and coordination of the Forum's activities.
Members
Discover how twelve nations unite through parliamentary cooperation to build lasting peace, stability, and prosperity across the Great Lakes Region.
Democratic Structure
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.
Sustainable Partnership
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.
Great Lakes Region
12 Member Countries United for Peace
Foundation Principles
Built on democratic values and sustainable cooperation for lasting regional impact.
Democratic Representation
Each country represented by Parliament Speaker and 6 MPs
Annual Leadership
Rotating presidency elected during Plenary Assembly
Sustainable Funding
Annual contributions through member parliaments
Regional Stability
Strengthening cooperation for peace and prosperity
Our Valued Partners
Building stronger regional cooperation through strategic alliances with leading international organizations and institutions committed to peace, development, and parliamentary excellence.
Latest News
Stay informed about our latest activities, events and initiatives across the Great Lakes Region
Regional Parliamentary Conference on Security Challenges
Representatives from all member states gathered to discuss emerging security challenges in the Great Lakes Region and proposed collaborative solutions.
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Joint Declaration on Climate Action
FP-ICGLR member states signed a joint declaration committing to climate action and sustainable development policies across the region.
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Women in Governance Forum Launches New Initiative
The Women in Governance Forum launched a new initiative aimed at increasing women's participation in parliamentary and governance processes.
Read ArticleJoin Us in Building a Stable and Prosperous Great Lakes Region
Together, we can strengthen democracy, promote peace, and create sustainable development for all citizens across our member states.