Region: Global Issues

IPU Round-table discussion: Parliamentarians, a critical force in promoting the abolition of the death penalty

10/10/2013 to 10/10/2013

The IPU convened its first meeting to specifically address abolition of the death penalty in Geneva on 10 October 2013 marking the World Day Against the Death Penalty. The meeting was convened in cooperation with the International Commission Against the Death Penalty (ICDP), a body founded in Spain in 2010, which brings together a number of distinguished abolitionists who have held high office in governments around the world.

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UK Delegation makes strong contribution to outcomes of the 129th IPU Assembly

07/10/2013 to 09/10/2013

The 129th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly took place in Geneva, from 7 to 9 October 2013 and was attended by nearly 1200 participants, including 580 parliamentarians from 131 countries. Members of the UK delegation played very prominent roles in the proceedings through chairing key committees, presentations to Standing Committees and bilateral exchanges. The UK’s active role was recognised by BGIPU Chair Robert Walter being elected to the IPU Executive Committee.

Europe Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation IPU Activities & Conferences

The BGIPU will be marking the International Day of Democracy (15 September) and promoting the work of our membership with a series of thematic events across Parliament during the week commencing 9 September. The events will embrace the theme of this year’s International Day of Democracy of “Strengthening Voices for Democracy”.

BGIPU Week of Events to mark The International Day of Democracy 2013

09/09/2013 to 12/09/2013

The BGIPU will be marking the International Day of Democracy (15 September) and promoting the work of our membership with a series of thematic events across Parliament during the week commencing 9 September. The events will embrace the theme of this year’s International Day of Democracy of “Strengthening Voices for Democracy”.

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Participants hear from Panel on VAW in Politics

Tackling Violence against Women in Politics

06/06/2013

On the 6th of June a panel including Mary Macleod MP, Roberta Blackman Woods MP and Dina Medland, a freelance journalist for the Financial Times, discussed, under the auspices of the BGIPU, whether stereotyping, misogyny and harassment through the media constitutes a form of violence against women in politics, and what measures may be taken to address such issues.

Global Issues Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation IPU Activities & Conferences

Baroness Meacher as Chair of the APPG for Drug Policy Reform was invited by President Otto Perez Molina of Guatemala to attend the 43rd General Assembly of the OAS from 4-6 June and she reported her reflections back to counterparts in UK Parliament.

Report on the OAS General Assembly in Antigua, Guatemala

04/06/2013 to 06/06/2013

The BGIPU supported the APPG for Drug Policy Reform to take up an invitation by President Otto Perez Molina of Guatemala to attend the 43^rd General Assembly of the OAS from 4-6 June, as Observers. This report represents Baroness Meacher’s reflections on the meeting.

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28th Session of the Steering Committee of the Parliamentary Conference on the WTO

28/05/2013 to 29/05/2013

The Steering Committee meeting was held in Brussels in the European Parliament, who co-host the Parliamentary Conference with the IPU. The prime purpose of the Meeting was to prepare for the Bali Ministerial Conference in early December 2013.

Global Issues Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation IPU Activities & Conferences

Seizing the Opportunity: Enhancing UK engagement with Emerging Powers

16/05/2013

BGIPU and the FCO co-hosted a roundtable discussion between parliamentarians and visiting UK Heads of Mission on 16 May under the chairmanship of FCO Minister, Hugo Swire MP. The discussion focused on efforts by the UK Government to strengthen bilateral relationships with key emerging powers in order to expand opportunities for the UK. There was detailed consideration of the important role parliamentarians could play in ensuring the UK was well-positioned to take better advantage of the opportunities such fast growing economies present.

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Protecting every child everywhere: Tackling sexual exploitation of children in tourism

09/05/2013

Gavin Shuker MP highlighted the importance of strong political leadership in ensuring adequate protection of children from sexual exploitation abroad by British tourists when he chaired a lunchtime lecture hosted by the British Group of the IPU and ECPAT UK on the 9^th of May. A key focus of the discussion was on raising awareness among parliamentarians, including the practical steps they could take in tackling the sexual abuse of children overseas by British sex offenders.

Global Issues Human Rights BGIPU Seminars & Events

UK delegation plays leading role in 128th IPU Assembly deliberation

22/03/2013 to 27/03/2013

The 128th IPU Assembly in Quito, Ecuador from 22 to 27 March 2013 was attended by more than 1350 participants from over 118 parliaments. The UK delegation was prominent and active throughout the Assembly, including as a member of the Emergency Item Drafting Committee, as moderators of panel discussions, in detailed Committee work and in a range of targeted bilateral exchanges.

Americas Human Rights IPU Activities & Conferences

The mission, led by Lord Judd from the UK House of Lords met UN officials and PLC members to hear their views on security, human rights and the humanitarian situation in the Gaza strip.

Time for Talks is Now, Says IPU Middle East Committee

15/03/2013

A delegation from IPU’s Committee on Middle East Questions says there is an urgent need for regular and inclusive dialogue between Israeli and Palestinian legislators to begin now. It would help ensure progress on peace negotiations by capitalizing on political developments in the region. The statement follows a recently concluded visit to the West Bank and Israel as the second part of a mission to the Middle East

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IPU Round-table discussion: Parliamentarians, a critical force in promoting the abolition of the death penalty

UK Delegation makes strong contribution to outcomes of the 129th IPU Assembly

BGIPU Week of Events to mark The International Day of Democracy 2013

Tackling Violence against Women in Politics

Report on the OAS General Assembly in Antigua, Guatemala

28th Session of the Steering Committee of the Parliamentary Conference on the WTO

Seizing the Opportunity: Enhancing UK engagement with Emerging Powers

Protecting every child everywhere: Tackling sexual exploitation of children in tourism

UK delegation plays leading role in 128th IPU Assembly deliberation

Time for Talks is Now, Says IPU Middle East Committee

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