Fondation Internationale Pénale et Pénitentiaire | International Penal and Penitentiary Foundation

The International Penal and Penitentiary Foundation (IPPF) is an international foundation based in Berne, Switzerland. The organization has a history spanning over 150 years, dating back to 1872 with the establishment of the International Prison Commission (IPC), which was assigned to collect prison statistics and recommend reforms. The IPC, which organized several international congresses, became the International Penal and Penitentiary Commission (IPPC) in 1929. In 1951, after the IPPC dissolution, its functions were transferred to the United Nations, and the IPPF was created as a Swiss law-governed foundation. The IPPF, a unique entity, has played a crucial role in the field of crime prevention and the treatment of offenders, notably through scientific research, publications and teaching. IPPF members come from all over the world and represent academia, the judiciary and penal administration.