Intergovernmental Organizations and Civil Society: Institutional Registers and Forms of Cooperation

In contemporary international relations, cooperation between intergovernmental organizations and civil society actors has become an essential component in the promotion of peace, safety, dialogue and shared responsibility.

Such cooperation does not replace intergovernmental mechanisms, but rather complements them through structured forms of engagement with non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and community-based actors.

Within this framework, the World Organization of States – International Parliament for Safety and Peace operates as an intergovernmental organization committed to fostering dialogue, international cooperation and non-violent approaches to conflict prevention.

In line with established international practice, the Organization maintains institutional references and registers of civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations with which it develops initiatives, exchanges and joint activities consistent with its statutory objectives.

Among the organizations included within this context of institutional cooperation is the European Muslims League, an international non-governmental organization active in the fields of intercultural dialogue, social cohesion and cooperation between communities and institutions.

The inclusion of civil society organizations within such institutional registers does not constitute political recognition or diplomatic accreditation, but reflects a structured form of institutional reference aimed at facilitating dialogue, coordination and shared initiatives.

Concrete examples of this cooperation have been expressed through public initiatives carried out in collaboration with territorial and local institutions.

This includes international events organized by civil society actors under the High Patronage of the World Organization of States – International Parliament for Safety and Peace, as documented by publicly available institutional sources, including official communications issued by municipal authorities.

The interaction between intergovernmental organizations and civil society represents today one of the most effective tools for strengthening a culture of peace based on cooperation, mutual respect and shared human responsibility, while fully preserving the distinct roles and legal nature of each actor involved.

An Italian institutional version of this note is available on the official website of the Organization.

www.wostates.eu 

Intervista a Padre Marco Baragli, Consigliere per la Cooperazione Internazionale della WOS-IPSP

Link:

https://www.italiani.it/intervista-a-padre-marco-baragli-consigliere-per-la-cooperazione-internazionale-della-wos-ipsp/

Verso un Nuovo Umanesimo Diplomatico: La Strategia della WOS-IPSP per la Cooperazione Internazionale

Articolo istituzionale – In questo contributo approfondito, il Segretariato Generale di WOS-IPSP esplora i principi e le prospettive di un umanesimo diplomatico moderno, fondato su dialogo, cooperazione e responsabilità condivisa.

Leggi l’articolo completo qui:

https://totapulchra.news/verso-un-nuovo-umanesimo-diplomatico/

Alfredo Maiolese, Secretary General and Ambassador at Large of WOS-IPSPAlfredo Maiolese, Segretario Generale e Ambasciatore at Large del WOS-IPSP

Alfredo Maiolese is the Secretary General and Ambassador at Large of the World Organization of States – International Parliament for Safety and Peace (WOS-IPSP), an intergovernmental organization committed to the promotion of peace, security and international cooperation.

In his institutional role, he coordinates diplomatic, cultural and cooperation initiatives aimed at strengthening dialogue among States, peoples and international actors, with particular attention to conflict prevention, interreligious dialogue and shared responsibility within the multilateral system.

He also serves as President of the European Muslims League (EML), an international organization engaged in promoting dialogue, coexistence and cooperation among cultures and religions, with a strong focus on peacebuilding, education and social cohesion.

Among the international initiatives promoted within the framework of WOS-IPSP is “Un Calcio alla Guerra – Kick War Away”, a peace-through-sport initiative that has involved institutions, municipalities and organizations from different countries, confirming its international and intercultural dimension.

His official institutional profile is available within the Office of the Presidency of WOS-IPSP:

👉 https://www.wostates.eu/ufficio-di-presidenza/

Through his activities, Alfredo Maiolese contributes to international reflection on peace, humanitarian crises and the role of responsible leadership in fostering dialogue, stability and cooperation among peoples.

VERSIONE ITALIANA

Alfredo Maiolese è Segretario Generale e Ambasciatore at Large della World Organization of States – International Parliament for Safety and Peace (WOS-IPSP), Organizzazione intergovernativa impegnata nella promozione della pace, della sicurezza e della cooperazione internazionale.

Nel suo ruolo istituzionale coordina iniziative diplomatiche, culturali e di cooperazione volte a rafforzare il dialogo tra Stati, popoli e attori internazionali, con particolare attenzione alla prevenzione dei conflitti, al dialogo interreligioso e alla responsabilità condivisa nel sistema multilaterale.

È inoltre Presidente della European Muslims League (EML), organizzazione internazionale impegnata nella promozione del dialogo, della convivenza e della cooperazione tra culture e religioni, con un forte impegno nei processi di costruzione della pace, educazione e coesione sociale.

Tra le iniziative internazionali promosse nell’ambito delle attività del WOS-IPSP rientra “Un Calcio alla Guerra – Kick War Away”, progetto che utilizza lo sport come strumento di dialogo e inclusione, coinvolgendo istituzioni e territori di diversi Paesi e confermandone il carattere internazionale e interculturale.

Il profilo istituzionale ufficiale è consultabile all’interno dell’Ufficio di Presidenza del WOS-IPSP:

👉 https://www.wostates.eu/ufficio-di-presidenza/

Attraverso la propria attività, Alfredo Maiolese contribuisce alla riflessione internazionale sui temi della pace, delle crisi umanitarie e del ruolo delle leadership responsabili nella promozione del dialogo, della stabilità e della cooperazione tra i popoli.

Interreligious Dialogue and Education: A Concrete Expression of the WOS-IPSP Commitment

The World Organization of States – International Parliament for Safety and Peace (WOS-IPSP) continues to promote interreligious dialogue and cooperation as fundamental instruments for conflict prevention and for the construction of societies founded on mutual respect.

Within this framework, the activity of the Councillor for Cooperation, Marco Baragli, Priest of the Anglican Christian Church, is particularly noteworthy for his commitment to initiatives that foster dialogue among different religious traditions, with special attention to the educational sphere. The meeting held at the Piccolomini Institute in Siena, which brought together a rabbi, an imam, and representatives of various Christian denominations, stands as a meaningful example of how education can become a space for knowledge, listening, and shared responsibility.

The recognition of experiences of this nature is fully consistent with the institutional approach promoted by the General Secretariat of WOS-IPSP, under the leadership of Ambassador at Large Alfredo Maiolese, aimed at supporting individuals capable of translating the values of cooperation and coexistence into concrete and tangible actions.

Through the contribution of its Councillors for Cooperation, WOS-IPSP reaffirms its role as an institutional platform open to dialogue among cultures, religions, and civil society, grounded in the conviction that peace is also built through education and encounter.

Un Calcio alla Guerra una pietra miliare verso la Terza Edizione

Un Calcio alla Guerra nella sua edizione del 28 dicembre 2025 rappresenta per il WOS-IPSP non un evento isolato ma una vera pietra miliare di un percorso permanente fondato sul dialogo sulla responsabilità e sulla pace vissuta nei territori

La partecipazione istituzionale il coinvolgimento delle amministrazioni locali delle comunità sportive e della società civile hanno dimostrato che lo sport può diventare uno strumento credibile di diplomazia umana capace di unire popoli generazioni e culture diverse

Per queste ragioni Un Calcio alla Guerra non si conclude con la sua seconda edizione ma da Genova prende avvio un percorso strutturato che guarda con determinazione alla Terza Edizione con l’obiettivo di consolidare quanto costruito e rafforzare una rete internazionale orientata alla pace

In questo cammino si inserisce anche il contributo della European Muslims League che ha sostenuto l’iniziativa come spazio di dialogo e convivenza tra comunità diverse

Come ha ricordato l’Ambasciatore at Large del WOS-IPSP e Presidente della European Muslims League Alfredo Maiolese Un Calcio alla Guerra non è un evento che si esaurisce in un giorno ma un impegno che continua nel tempo perché la pace va costruita praticata e trasmessa soprattutto alle nuove generazioni

Il WOS-IPSP considera questa iniziativa parte integrante della propria missione istituzionale e intende accompagnarne lo sviluppo come modello replicabile di cooperazione dialogo e responsabilità umana

ENGLISH

Un Calcio alla Guerra in its 28 December 2025 edition represents for the WOS-IPSP not a single event but a true milestone in a permanent path based on dialogue responsibility and lived peace within communities

The strong institutional participation together with the involvement of local authorities sports organizations and civil society has shown that sport can become a credible tool of human diplomacy capable of bringing together peoples generations and cultures

For these reasons Un Calcio alla Guerra does not end with its second edition but from Genoa a structured process begins looking with determination toward the Third Edition with the aim of consolidating what has been built and strengthening an international network committed to peace

Within this journey the contribution of the European Muslims League also plays a role supporting the initiative as a space for dialogue and coexistence among different communities

As stated by the Ambassador at Large of the WOS-IPSP and President of the European Muslims League Alfredo Maiolese Un Calcio alla Guerra is not an event limited to a single day but a lasting commitment because peace must be built practiced and passed on especially to future generations

The WOS-IPSP considers this initiative an integral part of its institutional mission and intends to support its development as a replicable model of cooperation dialogue and human responsibility

Genova capitale internazionale della pace: Un Calcio alla Guerra unisce giovani, diplomazia e comunità globali

https://www.ligurianotizie.it/genova-capitale-internazionale-della-pace-un-calcio-alla-guerra-unisce-giovani-diplomazia-e-comunita-globali/2025/11/19/625275/