Theme: Human Rights

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Bahrain delegation visit UK Parliamentarians in Westminster and Portsmouth

24/02/2013 to 01/03/2013

The BGIPU hosted a delegation from Bahrain to Westminster in March. The visit was a key opportunity to engage with parliamentary counterparts from Bahrain on bilateral interest between our two countries and Bahrain’s 6 perspectives on developments in the Middle East region. The visit also provided an important opportunity to seek perspectives on ongoing human rights concerns in the country in the context of a broader discussion about governance and justice issues.

Middle East Human Rights Inward Delegations

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BGIPU gets an insight into the fast changing geopolitics of Central America

10/02/2013 to 16/02/2013

From tourism and tax reform to wealth distribution and from new global trading relationships to diversifying from agriculture, the BGIPU delegation, led by the Vice Chair of the BGIPU visited the Legislative Assemblies of Costa Rica and El Salvador to learn about both countries’ broader geopolitical priorities

Americas Human Rights Outward Delegations

BGIPU delegation at the Central America Integration System HQs in San Salvador, El Salvador

Drugs in Costa Rica and El Salvador

10/02/2013 to 15/02/2013

Whoever one meets in politics in Costa Rica and El Salvador, the gloomy presence of the drugs trade will eventually emerge in discussion. Previously by-standers in the drugs wars, these two countries now have Mexican drug cartels who have relocated in order to avoid detection and invest their profits.

Americas Human Rights Outward Delegations

International Parliamentary Conference on Gender and Politics

06/11/2012

Jointly hosted by the British Group Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK, the conference took place in the Houses of Parliament 6-8 November 2012, and was attended by parliamentarians from 50 countries.

Global Issues Human Rights BGIPU Seminars & Events

Defending the Rights of Parliamentarians

12/09/2012

The BGIPU, in cooperation with the All Party Parliamentary Human Rights Group co-hosted a discussion on ‘Defending the Rights of Parliamentarians’ Chaired by Robert Walter MP – Chair of the BGIPU. The discussion took place during BGIPU week as part of the BGIPU marking the International Day of Democracy.

Global Issues Human Rights BGIPU Seminars & Events

The Parliamentary meeting organised by the IPU on the occasion of the XIX International AIDS Conference was titled “AIDS in 2012: What will it take to stop the epidemic?”

AIDS in 2012: What will it take to stop the epidemic? Parliamentary Meeting in Washington

22/07/2012 to 27/07/2012

The Parliamentary meeting organised by the IPU on the occasion of the XIX International AIDS Conference “AIDS in 2012: What will it take to stop the epidemic?” provided an opportunity for Parliamentarians from over 20 countries to discuss the role that they can play in tackling the HIV and AIDS epidemic.

Global Issues Human Rights IPU Activities & Conferences

BGIPU hosted a panel discussion on Afghan women in cooperation with Action Aid

BGIPU Lunchtime Discussion on Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

03/07/2012

The BGIPU in conjunction with ActionAid’s Parliamentary Network on Women’s Rights in Afghanistan, held a panel discussion on Tuesday 3 July discuss practical steps towards addressing key challenges on Women, Peace and Security. The Lord Speaker, Baroness D’Souza CMG, opened the discussions with John Spellar MP, Margot James MP and Lucia Fry, ActionAid Head of Policy formed the Panel, which was chaired by Anushka Asthana of The Times.

Asia-Pacific Human Rights BGIPU Seminars & Events

Newly elected Burmese Parliamentarian visits UK

25/06/2012 to 25/06/2012

Mr Zayar Thaw MP, National League for Democracy (NLD) member of the Burmese Parliament and Mr Nay Chi Win, a Communications Adviser with the NLD, were welcomed to the Parliament on 25 June 2012 by the British Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (BGIPU).

Asia-Pacific Human Rights Inward Delegations

Outward delegation to Mexico

12/02/2012 to 17/02/2012

The aim of this delegation was to gain an understanding of Mexican issues in this election year, discuss trade, development, human rights and environmental issues, including energy and climate change. The delegation was very keen to understand the Federal nature of Mexico and thus travelled outside Mexico City to the State of Puebla. The delegation found this to be a very successful visit for all involved.

Americas Human Rights Outward Delegations

Outward Delegation to Chile

04/07/2011 to 08/07/2011

Our visit to Chile in July 2011 must have been one of the most detailed and comprehensive itineraries that a delegation from the IPU-British Group has undertaken in many years. Our visit coincided with celebrations to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Chilean National Congress which is based in Chile’s second city and Pacific port of Valparaiso.

Americas Human Rights Outward Delegations

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Bahrain delegation visit UK Parliamentarians in Westminster and Portsmouth

BGIPU gets an insight into the fast changing geopolitics of Central America

Drugs in Costa Rica and El Salvador

International Parliamentary Conference on Gender and Politics

Defending the Rights of Parliamentarians

AIDS in 2012: What will it take to stop the epidemic? Parliamentary Meeting in Washington

BGIPU Lunchtime Discussion on Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

Newly elected Burmese Parliamentarian visits UK

Outward delegation to Mexico

Outward Delegation to Chile

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