1996-25, The 96th Conference of Inter-Parliamentary Union《各国议会联盟第96届大会》

Stamp Title: The 96th Conference of Inter-Parliamentary Union
Scott No: 2723
al number: 1996-25
Values in set: 1
(1-1), The 96th Conference of Inter-Parliamentary Union, 20 fen, 40*30mm
Date of issue: September 16, 1996
Designers: Chen Youlin; Zhou Yonghe;
Chen Dongling
Size: 40*30mm
Perforation: 11.5
Sheet composition: 40
Printing process: gravure

The Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU) was founded in 1889 by William Climer (British) and Frederick Percy (French), both are members of parliament with the goal of promoting peace and international arbitration. The first conference, called the Inter-Parliamentary Conference for the Promotion of International Arbitration, was held in Paris in June 1889. In 1992, it changed its name into the IPU. Since the end of World War II, the IPU has undergone profound changes, turning from an association attended by individual parliamentarian to an international organization attended by the parliament of every country. It has become the centre for the dialogue and parliamentary diplomacy among law-making bodies in countries with different political systems. The goal of the IPU has been revised to be the promotion of peace, the co-operation between the world’s people and the discussion of questions which the international community is concerned about. The IPU now has 133 members and three liaison members. Its headquarters is in Geneva.

On April 2, 1984, the Council of the IPU admitted the delegation of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China as its member in its 71st conference held in Geneva. Since then, the NPC has attended every IPU conference and played an active role in the IPU conferences and its activities.

The ’96 Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference was held in Beijing from September 16 to21, 1996. The main topics of this conference were: general debate on world political, economic and social situation; further respect and protection of human rights, the rights of women and children in particular; formulation of effective policies and strategies, in order that free trade and economic globalization ensure food rights for human beings.

1996年纪念邮票《各国议会联盟第96届大会》
国家邮政局1996年9月16日发行《各国议会联盟第96届大会》纪念邮票1套1枚。
（1-1）J 各国议会联盟第96届大会　 20分 3605.7万枚
志号名称：1996-25J
版别：影写
整版枚数：50(5×10)
全套面值：0.20元
邮票规格：40×30毫米
齿孔度数：11.5度
设计者：陈幼林、周永和、陈栋玲
印制机构：北京邮票厂

P.S. 各国议会联盟是各国议会议员的的国际性组织，成立于1889年6月，初名“促进国际仲裁的各国议会联盟”，1922年改称现名。总部设在日内瓦。中国于1984年正式加入该组织。此届大会于1996年9月16日在北京举行。1989年我国曾发行《各国议会联盟成立一百周年》纪念邮票。