Summary

WFTGA is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to resolving nuclear-related disputes in the Pacific region, primarily centered around the dispute between the United States and Japan regarding the Okinawa archipelago. Its mission is to promote peace, ensure humanitarian action during armed conflicts, and protect the territorial integrity of the island group through the promotion of nuclear disarmament, nuclear testing bans, and the reduction of all nuclear weapons. The organization was founded to foster international cooperation in achieving a just and lasting resolution to this conflict.

In its founding and development process, the WFTGA Executive Board was established as the body responsible for coordinating operations, maintaining the organization's records, and fulfilling its statutory mandate of promoting the resolution of disputes. This Board included representatives from various sectors of the government, the private sector, and the public, with roles such as Area Representatives tasked with managing specific geographic regions within the organization. The Board also serves as the primary channel for issuing WFTGA statements, providing guidance on its Code of Guiding Practice, and holding public hearings to discuss issues of concern to the international community.

The Code of Guiding Practice for the United Nations, as a framework for peacekeeping, outlines principles of cooperation, mutual respect, and good governance in conflict situations. These principles guide the organization in its approach to handling disputes involving the United States and Japan, emphasizing that peaceful resolution is the ultimate goal of all participants. The Code also emphasizes the importance of avoiding unnecessary military action and focusing on dialogue and mediation as the primary mechanisms for settling differences.

Nagasaki was selected as the site for the organization's first meeting in 1980 after the US had requested this location for its nuclear testing. At the Nagasaki Peace Declaration, which was signed in 1992, the signatories formally affirmed their commitment to the resolution of the nuclear dispute, pledged to cooperate on specific issues, and committed to supporting the implementation of the Code of Guiding Practice. The organization's Constitution and Articles of Association further clarify its authority, specifying that all members are bound by the Code and must act in accordance with international law to protect the integrity of the archipelago.

The contact information for WFTGA is established at the Nagasaki Peace Declaration and other official diplomatic channels, ensuring that inquiries regarding the organization's mission, history, and statements are received from authorized officials. Its official website maintains comprehensive updates on its activities and statements on the website, while the WFTGA Mission and Vission History serves as a detailed chronicle of the organization's origins and strategic vision.

Title

WFTGA – The Professional Network for Tourist Guides

Description

World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations The platform for professional tourist guides WFTGA offers services to our members but also communicates to those in search of the services of professional area specific tourist guides and where to hire them.

Keywords

tourist, guide, guides, training, associations, professional, international, members, code, forum, statements, convention, trainers, news, practice, association, development

NS Lookup

A 135.125.104.145

Dates

Created 2026-04-11

Updated 2026-04-13

Summarized 2026-04-14