World Constitution Coordinating Committee
Thane Read's vision was to build widespread support for the development and implementation of a world constitution, with the aim of addressing the mounting concern over the threat of atomic war and fostering global harmony through a World Federation governed by mutually constituted world law.
In 1958, Thane Read initiated a joint appeal by renowned individuals from around the world, which resulted in the issuance of the "Call to all nations." The Call urged nations to send delegates to Geneva to participate in a world convention tasked with drafting a constitution for a democratic federal World government. This proposed constitution would then be presented to all nations for ratification, ultimately leading to the establishment of a representative parliament for humanity.
With the establishment of the WCCC in 1962, Thane Read became a central figure in promoting the call and garnering support for the World Constitutional Convention. Together with individuals like Janet Frenzel, Lloyd D. Oxley, Evelyn Martin, and Morikatsu Inagaki, they worked tirelessly to engage governments, institutions, and individuals worldwide in discussions about the potential of a World Federation governed by a democratic federal World government.
Thanks to Thane Read's leadership and the dedication of the WCCC, the "Call to all Nations" for the World Constitutional Convention received overwhelming support from influential voices across diverse fields and countries. Prominent signatories included Nobel laureates, eminent leaders, and advocates for global peace and cooperation.
As a result of the Call's adoption, the World Constitutional Convention and the Peoples World Parliament were convened in Interlaken, Switzerland, and Wolfach, Germany, in 1968. These historic gatherings brought together over 200 participants from 27 countries, initiating the drafting process for a world constitution that would form the basis of the Constitution for the Federation of Earth.
Read personally ratified the Constitution for the Federation of Earth at the 4th World Constituent Assembly (WCA),Troia, Portugal, in 1991.
