Objectives

According to its regulations, the Inter-Parliamentary Forum of the Americas has the following objectives:

• To contribute to the development of inter-parliamentary dialogue in dealing with issues on the hemispheric agenda.
• To increase the sharing of experiences, dialogue, and inter-parliamentary cooperation on issues of common interest to the member states.
• To help strengthen the role of the legislative branch in democracy, and in the promotion and defence of democracy and human rights.
• To promote the harmonization of legislation and development of legislation among member states.
• To contribute to the process of integration as one of the most appropriate instruments for sustainable and harmonious development in the hemisphere.