The Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) is an international organisation that brings together parliamentarians from countries where French is either spoken or plays a significant role.
States Members who speak French can represent the Island at conferences and other meetings arranged by the organisation. The States Assembly is a member as French was the original language of the Assembly and it remains an official language which States Members have the right to use during meetings.
One of the aims of the APF is to seek closer co-operation amongst different cultures in countries which are wholly or partially French-speaking and it supports initiatives of any kind which help spread the use of the French language. For example, 'Mois de la Francophonie', is a global celebration which takes place every March and celebrates the French language, linguistic diversity, and culture.
Jersey has been a member of the APF since 1971 and, in addition to sending delegations to conferences, has on occasion hosted APF events in the Island. The work of the Jersey Section (Branch) is managed by an Executive Committee of up to 10 elected States Members, which chooses the membership of Jersey delegations and which considers initiatives and developments arising from the work of the APF. Jersey's work with the APF raises awareness of Jersey on the international stage and helps States Members to share and learn about parliamentary best practice.
All elected States Members are eligible to be members of the APF. The Jersey Section follows a set of Branch Rules.
To find out more, visit the APF website.
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