Join the IALP

Membership

  1. Any political party that upholds the IALP Declaration of Principles and operates in

  2. Membership shall be organized in different categories, as follows: 
    a. Full Members shall be political parties that have publicly demonstrated support for the IALP Declaration of Principles, have existed for at least one (1) year, have contested at least one national election or election to a national legislative body, and have been approved by a majority vote of the General Assembly. Full members shall hold one vote, unless they have elected representation in a national legislative body or currently hold executive power in a national government, in which case they shall hold two votes. 
    b. Associate Members shall be political parties aligned with IALP principles but not yet eligible for Full Membership. They may participate in meetings, projects, and working groups, but do not hold voting rights. 
    c. Observers shall be individuals or organizations that support IALP principles but are not political parties and may be invited to observe meetings and participate in discussions, but shall not vote.

  3. Membership applications must be submitted in writing to the Executive Committee with documentation demonstrating eligibility. The Executive Committee shall review and recommend applicants for General Assembly approval.

  4. Associate Members may apply for Full Membership if they have existed at least one (1) year, have contested at least one national election (or election to a national legislative body), and have been approved by a majority vote of the General Assembly upon Executive Committee recommendation.

  5. Members may be suspended or expelled by a two-thirds vote of the General Assembly for violations of the IALP’s core principles or conduct damaging to the alliance’s integrity.