IPA is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961.
It provides a forum for exchange and action across disciplines and across sectors.
IPA’s purpose is to protect, preserve and promote the child’s right to play as a fundamental human right. ~Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
“That every child has the right to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.
That member governments shall respect and promote the right of the child to participate fully in cultural and artistic life and shall encourage the provision of appropriate and equal opportunities for cultural, artistic, recreational and leisure activity.”
Our Structure
IPA has a small administrative Board of Directors, five Regional Vice Presidents and a Council of national representatives.
[Board of Directors] [Regional Vice Presidents] [IPA/UN Liaison] [World Council]
Member Groups
IPA has members in close to 50 countries, and active groups in
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IPA member groups initiate a wide variety of projects that promote the child’s right to play. These include seminars, conferences, study tours, research, publications, playground design, playwork training and the organization of play programs and Play Days. National groups often collaborate with other organizations which promote the well-being of children and children’s rights.
Contact your national representative (see Council list) for further information or check their websites (see Links)
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Gary Penningtn
I would like to be in touch with IPA Ireland
Ibrahim
Hello,
My name is Ibrahim MAIGA DJIBO. I am the Director of Niger national NGO called “Public Spaces for All”. We are involved in the promotion of public spaces including parks, markets and playgrounds. The need of playgounds is critical mainly in the public school.
Best regards,