Article 1 – Name and Legal Form
Under the names ‘Solidarité Internationale pour la Paix (ASIP)’ / ‘International Solidarity Association for Peace (ISAP)’, a non-profit association is established, governed by Articles 60 et seq. of the Swiss Civil Code.
Article 2 – Headquarters
The headquarters of the association are located in Geneva, Switzerland. It may be relocated to any other place by decision of the Committee.
Article 3 – Duration
The duration of the association is unlimited.
Article 4 – Objectives
The association aims to:
– Promote peace, social justice, and human rights worldwide.
– Support initiatives of international solidarity, especially for populations affected by conflicts, natural disasters, or structural injustices.
– Raise public awareness of issues related to peace, non-violence, and sustainable development.
– Collaborate with national and international organizations with similar objectives.
Article 5 – Means of Action
To achieve its goals, the association may:
– Organize conferences, seminars, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
– Implement cooperation and development projects.
– Publish documents, studies, and reports.
– Establish partnerships with other entities.
– Collect funds, donations, and grants.
Article 6 – Resources
The resources of the association come from:
– Membership fees.
– Donations, bequests, and grants.
– Proceeds from its activities.
– Any other resources permitted by law.
Article 7 – Members
Any natural or legal person supporting the objectives of the association may become a member.
Article 8 – Admission and Exclusion
– Admission is decided by the Committee.
– Membership is terminated by:
– Written resignation.
– Death.
– Exclusion decided by the Committee for valid reasons after hearing the member concerned.
Article 9 – Organs
The organs of the association are:
– The General Assembly.
– The Committee.
– The Auditing Body (if applicable).
Article 10 – General Assembly
– The General Assembly is the supreme body of the association.
– It meets at least once a year.
– It is convened by the Committee or at the request of at least one-fifth of the members.
– Its competences include:
– Approval of reports and accounts.
– Election and dismissal of Committee members.
– Amendment of the statutes.
– Dissolution of the association.
Article 11 – Committee
– The Committee is the executive body of the association.
– It consists of 3 to 7 members elected for two years, renewable.
– It meets as often as necessary.
– It is responsible for:
– Implementing the decisions of the General Assembly.
– Managing daily affairs.
– Representing the association towards third parties.
Article 12 – Auditing Body
– If decided by the General Assembly, an auditing body is designated to verify the financial management of the association.
Article 13 – Amendment of the Statutes
– The statutes can be amended by the General Assembly with a two-thirds majority of the members present.
Article 14 – Dissolution
– The dissolution of the association can be decided by the General Assembly with a two-thirds majority of the members present.
– In case of dissolution, the net assets are transferred to an organization pursuing similar goals, according to the decision of the General Assembly.
Article 15 – Final Provisions
These statutes were adopted by the Constitutive Assembly of the Association Solidarité Internationale pour la Paix (ASIP) held in Martigny, Switzerland, on 21 September 2015.
They enter into force immediately.