Midway through the last century, following two world wars and the first
use of nuclear weapons, citizens from around the world decided that it
was time to put an end to militarized international conflict. They
envisioned and worked toward the goal of building a democratic,
secular, republican, federal system of government in which the people
could exercise their political right to self-government at all levels
at which their interests are at stake.
In
today’s globalized world, it is increasingly evident that the current
international system of treaties, alliances, leagues, and
confederations is ineffective and unable to provide a positive future
for the well-being of humanity. Our organization seeks to rectify this
situation by fostering activity and scholarship toward the creation of
a democratic world federation.
Democratic
World Federalists, a Section 501(c)(3) public benefit organization
representing a movement with a long and rich history, advocates for
world peace with justice through democratically enacted, enforceable
world law.
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What About Political Parties?: Political parties exist primarily as a vehicle to elect persons of certain political persuasions to government offices. Their functions, however, do not necessarily end there. Regardless of whether or not its candidates are actually elected to government, a political party can have value simply as a structure around which an unfocused movement can coalesce, broadcast its message, and gradually exert itself as a social force... More>> New to D.W.F? Check the Frequently Asked Questions section to learn more More>>
Read And Now For A World Government Op-Ed written in the Financial Times |
July 2-8, 2009
World Constitution and Parliament Association (WCPA)
Eleventh Session of the Provisional World Parliament In conjunction
with the 12th International Conference of International Philosophers
for Peace
World March for Peace and Nonviolence
The World March for Peace and Nonviolence is the biggest march ever organized in human history. Starting in New Zealand on October 2nd, proclaimed the International Day of Nonviolence by the UN, the march will pass through a hundred countries on five continents and will end in the Argentine Andes on January 2nd, 2010. More information here>>
October 26, 2009 UNPA Meeting for Campaign Stakeholders:
This international meeting will include progress reports, breifings on the UNPA proposal as well as space for exchange and debates. It is timed to coincide with the WFM Council Meeting. More information at the UNPA Campaign's homepage here>>
October 27-30, 2009 WFM Council Meeting:
The annual Council Meeting of the World Federalist Movement will be held this year in the Bronx, NY. More information at the WFM's homepage here>> |
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