ICJP Mission
The International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians seeks:
- To promote an ongoing dialogue and a sense of fraternity among Jewish legislators and ministers;
- To uphold the principles of democracy, further the cause of human rights and promote the rule of law;
- To combat racism, xenophobia, and terrorism by all means available to parliamentarians and ministers;
- To support Israel, conduct dialogue on political issues between Jewish parliamentarians and the political leadership in Israel, and contribute toward the creation of enduring peace in the Middle East;
- To ensure the welfare, both material and spiritual, of Jews and Jewish communities worldwide.
- To create international cooperation on projects relevant to ICJP members.
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