Theme: Peace & Security

At the 146th IPU Assembly in Manama, Bahrain, parliamentarians representing close to 140 countries adopted by consensus the Manama Declaration Promoting peaceful coexistence and inclusive societies: Fighting intolerance.

146th IPU Assembly adopts historic outcomes on peaceful coexistence and cybercrimes

11/03/2023 to 15/03/2023

At the 146th IPU Assembly in Manama, Bahrain, parliamentarians representing close to 140 countries adopted by consensus the Manama Declaration Promoting peaceful coexistence and inclusive societies: Fighting intolerance and a landmark resolution on Cybercrimes: The new risks to global security. The Manama Declaration: A message of hope The Declaration follows a debate in which a record 151 parliamentarians spoke before […]

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The delegation from Armenia visited the Palace of Westminster from 6 to 8 March 2023

Armenia delegation call for increased UK influence to encourage peace in the south Caucasus

06/03/2023 to 08/03/2023

BGIPU was delighted to host a delegation from Armenia from 6-8 March 2023. Arranged in close collaboration with the APPG for Armenia, the visit was led by Eduard Aghajanyan MP, Chair of the Armenian friendship group with the UK, and also included Sargis Khandanyan MP, Chair of the Armenian Foreign Affairs Committee, Maria Karapetyan MP, […]

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Council of Representatives, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

Parliamentarians from around the world to convene in Bahrain for the 146th IPU Assembly

11/02/2023 to 15/02/2023

The 146th IPU Assembly will be held in Manama, Bahrain from 11 to 15 March 2023, hosted by the Parliament of Bahrain. Hundreds of parliamentarians from all over the world are expected to attend the deliberations on the overall theme of Promoting peaceful coexistence and inclusive societies: Fighting intolerance. According to the 2022 Global Peace Index, published by […]

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Delegation from Latvia greeted by BGIPU Chair, Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP

Latvian delegation focused on defence and security issues in exchanges with UK MPs/Peers

20/02/2023 to 22/02/2023

A delegation from the Saeima (Latvian Parliamentarian) visited UK from 20-22 February 2023 led by Mr Rihards Kols, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee (National Alliance Parliamentary Group), Ms Antoņina Nenaseva (Progressives Parliamentary Group), Mr Gatis Liepins (The New Unity Parliamentary Group), Ms Viktorija Pleskane (Stability! Parliamentary Group), Mr Jānis Vucans (Union of Green and […]

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UK delegation led by BGIPU Chair, Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP meets counterparts from Canada led by the Hon. David McGuinty MP

UK meets key counterparts during Parliamentary Hearing on Water at UN

13/02/2023 to 14/02/2023

BGIPU Chair, Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP, accompanied by Dan Carden MP and Damien Moore MP, participated in the IPU Parliamentary Hearing held at UN Headquarters in New York on 13-14 February 2023 on the theme Water for People and Planet: Stop the waste, change the game, invest in the future, which provided a parliamentary […]

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The Sabor delegation met with members of the Lords Committee for European Affairs

Exchange with counterparts from Croatia highlights strength of bilateral relations

30/01/2023 to 02/02/2023

From 30 January to 2 February 2023, BGIPU hosted a delegation of three parliamentarians from the Sabor of Croatia. The delegation was led by Mrs Natalija Martinčević, who is the new head of their IPU group and was accompanied by Mr Ivan Ćelić a member of the IPU Group and Mr Marko Pavić, Chair of […]

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Jacinda Ardern shakes hands with Sanna Marin during a bilateral meeting in Auckland. New Zealand in 2022. Diego OPATOWSKI / AFP

IPU looks forward at elections in 2023 highlighting some key ones to watch

26/01/2023 to 26/01/2023

2022 was a turbulent year as the world felt the impacts of climate change and a new war in Europe with global repercussions, including a sharp spike in energy and food costs. Nevertheless, democracy pressed on, with scores of elections reshaping the future for millions of people worldwide. This year looks set to be just […]

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IPU pays tribute to Afghan MP Mursal Nabizada murdered in Kabul

16/01/2023 to 16/01/2023

It is with great sadness that the IPU learnt of the murder of former Afghan parliamentarian Ms. Mursal Nabizada. According to news reports, Ms. Nabizada and her bodyguard were shot dead at her home in Kabul on 15 January. Ms. Nabizada was elected to the Afghan National Assembly, representing Kabul, in 2018. She was an active member of the IPU and attended […]

Asia-Pacific Human Rights IPU Activities & Conferences

The IPU condemned the 8 January attack on the Brazilian Congress

IPU registers strongest possible condemnation of attack on Brazil Congress

09/01/2023 to 09/01/2023

The IPU condemns in the strongest possible terms the attacks on the Brazilian Congress and other state institutions on Sunday 8 January. Nearly two years to the day of the assault on the US Congress, the events in Brasilia serve as a grim reminder that democracy cannot be taken for granted and needs constant protection. […]

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Closing of the 145th IPU Assembly in Rwanda, October 2022

As 2022 closes President and Secretary General see a new breath of life at the IPU

25/12/2022 to 25/12/2022

End of year message from IPU leadership 2022 saw the first year of the implementation of our new 5-year strategy. The Strategy gives us a renewed mandate to continue strengthening and connecting parliaments for peace, democracy and sustainable development. Climate action takes centre stage It opens up new avenues for the IPU to support parliaments in other […]

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146th IPU Assembly adopts historic outcomes on peaceful coexistence and cybercrimes

Armenia delegation call for increased UK influence to encourage peace in the south Caucasus

Parliamentarians from around the world to convene in Bahrain for the 146th IPU Assembly

Latvian delegation focused on defence and security issues in exchanges with UK MPs/Peers

UK meets key counterparts during Parliamentary Hearing on Water at UN

Exchange with counterparts from Croatia highlights strength of bilateral relations

IPU looks forward at elections in 2023 highlighting some key ones to watch

IPU pays tribute to Afghan MP Mursal Nabizada murdered in Kabul

IPU registers strongest possible condemnation of attack on Brazil Congress

As 2022 closes President and Secretary General see a new breath of life at the IPU

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