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The mandate and composition of Committees, Working Groups and ad hoc bodies of the Union is established by the Governing Council. The following bodies are currently in place:
For the composition of the six geopolitical groups that are currently active in the IPU, please click here.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Three Standing Committees assist the statutory IPU Assembly in its work. They include representatives of all National Groups and function in accordance with their own Rules. The composition of their respective Bureaus is as follows:
Updated on 13 January 2012
| PEACE AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY |
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Expiry of term* |
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Expiry of term* |
| President: |
Mr. S.H. Chowdury (Bangladesh) |
April 2014 |
Asia-Pacific Group |
| First Vice-President: |
Mr. H. Quiroga (Argentina) |
April 2015 |
Latin American Group |
| Vice-Presidents: |
T I T U L A R |
S U B S T I T U T E |
| African Group |
Vacancy |
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Mr. A. Bougue (Cameroon) |
April 2015 |
| Arab Group |
Ms. L. Bennani-Smires (Morocco) |
April 2014 |
Ms. N. Rousan (Jordan) |
April 2015 |
| Asia-Pacific Group |
Current President |
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Mr. S. Danusubroto (Indonesia) |
April 2015 |
| Eurasia Group |
Ms. N. Mazai (Belarus) |
April 2014 |
Mr. V. Nefedov (Russian Federation) |
April 2014 |
| Latin American Group |
Current First Vice-President |
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Mr. O.S. Reyes (El Salvador) |
April 2015 |
| Twelve Plus Group |
Mr. P. Moriau (Belgium) |
April 2015 |
Mr. N. Evans (United Kingdom) |
April 2015 |
| Rapporteurs of the Standing Committee to the 126th Assembly: |
| Mr. J.J. Mwiimbu (Zambia)
Mr. M. Gyöngyösi (Hungary) |
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE AND TRADE
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Expiry of term* |
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Expiry of term* |
| President: |
Mr. S.E. Alhusseini (Saudi Arabia) |
April 2013 |
Arab Group |
| First Vice-President: |
Ms. B. Contini (Italy) |
April 2015 |
Twelve Plus Group |
| Vice-Presidents: |
T I T U L A R |
S U B S T I T U T E |
| African Group |
Vacancy |
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Mr. H.R. Mohamed (United Republic of Tanzania) |
April 2015 |
| Arab Group |
Current President |
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Mr. W. Rawashdeh (Jordan) |
April 2015 |
| Asia-Pacific Group |
Mr. I.A. Bilour (Pakistan) |
April 2015 |
Mr. D. Adams (Australia) |
April 2015 |
| Eurasia Group |
Mr. B.-Z. Zhambalnimbuyev (Russian Federation) |
April 2015 |
Vacancy |
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| Latin American Group |
Mr. R. León (Chile) |
April 2015 |
Mr. F. Bustamente (Ecuador) |
April 2015 |
| Twelve Plus Group |
Current First Vice-President |
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Mr. F.-X. de Donnea (Belgium) |
April 2015 |
| Rapporteurs of the Standing Committee to the 126th Assembly: |
| Lord Judd (United Kingdom)
Mr. O. Benabdallah (Morocco) |
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DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
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Expiry of term* |
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Expiry of term* |
| President: |
Mr. O. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu (Ghana) |
April 2014 |
African Group |
| First Vice-President: |
Vacancy |
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Eurasia Group |
| Vice-Presidents: |
T I T U L A R |
S U B S T I T U T E |
| African Group |
Current President |
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Mrs. P. Fouty-Soungou (Congo) |
April 2014 |
| Arab Group |
Ms. J. Nassif (Bahrain) |
April 2015 |
Mr. R. Abdul-Jabbar (Iraq) |
April 2015 |
| Asia-Pacific Group |
Mr. S.S. Ahluwalia (India) |
April 2014 |
Mr. R. Fatyana (Pakistan) |
April 2015 |
| Eurasia Group |
Vacancy |
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Mr. S. Gavrilov (Russian Federation) |
April 2014 |
| Latin American Group |
Mr. J.M. Galán (Colombia) |
April 2015 |
Ms. C. Chacón (Peru) |
April 2015 |
| Twelve Plus Group |
Mr. E. Francu (Romania) |
April 2015 |
Mr. J. Winkler (Germany) |
April 2014 |
| Rapporteurs of the Standing Committee to the 126th Assembly: |
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Ms. P. Turyahikayo (Uganda)
Ms. S. Ataullahjan (Canada)
Mr. C. Sardinha (India)
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* The indicated date corresponds to the theoretical maximum duration of the Officer's term. In accordance with Rules 7.2 and 8.1 of the Rules of the Standing Committees, Officers shall be elected or re-elected on an annual basis, for a maximum of four years.
COMMITTEE ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PARLIAMENTARIANS
The members of the Committee on human rights of parliamentarians, who serve five-year terms, are elected in a personal capacity in such a way as to ensure that all the world's different civilizations and political systems are represented. This body's membership is currently as follows:
Updated on 17 January 2012
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T I T U L A R |
S U B S T I T U T E |
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Expiry of term |
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Expiry of term |
| President: |
Mr. P. Mahoux (Belgium) |
April 2012 |
Mr. P. Martin-Lalande (France) |
October 2016 |
| Vice-President: |
Mr. K. Tapo (Mali) |
April 2016 |
Ms. A.J. Kairuki (United Republic of Tanzania) |
October 2016 |
| Members: |
Mr. J.P. Letelier (Chile) |
October 2016 |
Vacancy |
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Mr. K. Jalali (Islamic Republic of Iran) |
April 2015 |
Mr. F.N. Pangilinan (Philippines) |
April 2015 |
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Vacancy |
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Ms. A. Clywd (United Kingdom) |
October 2016 |
COMMITTEE ON MIDDLE EAST QUESTIONS
This Committee is composed of the following titular and substitute members:
Updated on 2 February 2012
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T I T U L A R |
S U B S T I T U T E |
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Expiry of term |
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Expiry of term |
| President: |
Mr. F.-X. de Donnea (Belgium) |
October 2012 |
Ms. E. Papademetriou (Greece) |
October 2013 |
| Members: |
Ms. M. Green (Sweden) |
October 2015 |
Mr. F. Gutzwiller (Switzerland) |
October 2013 |
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Mr. S. Janquin (France) |
October 2013 |
Mr. J. Winkler (Germany) |
October 2013 |
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Mr. A. Ponlaboot (Thailand) |
October 2012 |
Mr. H. Alir (Turkey) |
April 2012 |
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Mr. L.H. Ishaaq (Indonesia) |
April 2013 |
Ms. M. Armani (Malaysia) |
October 2013 |
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Ms. A. van Miltenburg (Netherlands) |
April 2015 |
Lord Judd (United Kingdom) |
October 2015 |
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Ms. M.A. Cristi Marfil (Chile) |
October 2015 |
Ms. Z. Benarous (Algeria) |
April 2015 |
GROUP OF FACILITATORS FOR CYPRUS
This Group was appointed by the then Inter-Parliamentary Council in September 1998 as a replacement for the former Committee to Monitor the Situation in Cyprus whose mandate came to an end. The Group of Facilitators is composed of the following three members:
Updated on 31 October 2011
| Members: | Ms. R.M. Albernaz (Portugal) |
| | Mr. J. Lobkowicz (Czech Republic) |
| | Mr. M. Sheetrit (Israel) |
COMMITTEE TO PROMOTE RESPECT FOR INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW
Operating modalities for the Committee were approved by the Governing Council in April 2008. The Committee is currently composed of the following members:
Updated on 18 November 2011
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T I T U L A R |
S U B S T I T U T E |
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Expiry of term |
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Expiry of term |
| Members: |
Mr. Si Afif (Algeria) |
April 2014 |
Mr. J.J. Mwiimbu (Zambia) |
April 2012 |
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Mr. H. Hamoudi (Iraq) |
April 2012 |
Ms. M. Osman Gaknoun (Sudan) |
April 2012 |
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Mr. A.A. Cakra Wijaya (Indonesia) |
April 2014 |
Ms. B. Gohar (Pakistan) |
April 2012 |
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Mr. S. Gavrilov (Russian Federation) |
April 2012 |
Ms. L. Ponomareva (Russian Federation) |
April 2013 |
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Mr. J.C. Romero (Argentina) |
April 2012 |
Ms. E. Arguedas (Costa Rica) |
April 2012 |
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Vacancy |
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Ms. U. Karlsson (Sweden) |
October 2015 |
ADVISORY GROUP OF THE IPU COMMITTEE ON UNITED NATIONS AFFAIRS
The members of the Advisory Group are appointed ad personam by the IPU President after consultation with the IPU membership through the channel of the geopolitical groups. Members who are unable to attend meetings shall not appoint substitutes to serve in their place. Operating modalities for the Advisory Group were approved by the Governing Council in October 2010. The Group is currently composed of the following members:
Updated on 3 May 2011
| Chairperson: |
Ms. R. Green (Mexico) |
| Members: | Mr. A. N. Atanasof (Argentina) |
| Mr. A. Byrne (Australia) |
| Mr. L. Fraga (Spain) |
| Mr. C. Frolick (South Africa) |
| Ms. K. Komi (Finland) |
| Ms. M. Lugaric (Croatia) |
| Mr. M. Maia (Brazil) |
| Mr. F. Naek (Pakistan) |
| Ms. S. Sani (Nigeria) |
| Mr. T. Toga (Ethiopia) |
| Mr. M. Traore (Burkina Faso) |
| Mr. N. Treacy (Ireland) |
ADVISORY GROUP ON HIV/AIDS
Rules and practices of the Advisory Group were approved by the Governing Council in April 2008. The Group is currently composed of the following members:
Updated on 30 August 2011
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Expiry of term |
| President: |
Ms. M. Temmerman (Belgium) |
May 2012 |
| Vice-President: |
Mr. M. Elhazmi (Saudi Arabia) |
May 2012 |
| Members: |
Mr. S. Ali Abdulrahman (Bahrain) |
April 2015 |
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Ms. S. Fernandez (Ecuador) |
April 2015 |
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Mr. F. Gutzwiller (Switzerland) |
May 2012 |
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Ms. M. Ibrahimgizi (Azerbaijan) |
April 2015 |
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Mr. M. Jagannath (India) |
April 2015 |
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Mr. R. Kawada (Japan) |
April 2015 |
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Ms. Thabitha Khumalo (Zimbabwe) |
April 2015 |
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Ms. L. Mafuru Mng'ong'o (United Republic of Tanzania) |
May 2012 |
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Ms. M. Xavier (Uruguay) |
May 2012 |
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Mr. T. Yahya (Indonesia) |
April 2015 |
COORDINATING COMMITTEE OF WOMEN PARLIAMENTARIANS
This Committee, established by the Meeting of Women Parliamentarians, is composed of both ex officio and elected members. Its composition is currently as follows:
Updated on 1 February 2012
| BUREAU (2010-2012) |
| President: |
Dr. N. Assegaf (Indonesia) |
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| First Vice-President: |
Ms. F. Dağci Çiğlik (Turkey) |
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| Second Vice-President: |
Ms. M. Mensah-Williams (Namibia) |
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REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
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| Titular | Substitute | Expiry of term |
| African Group |
| Ms. Z. Drabo (Burkina Faso) |
Ms. S. Shope-Sithole (South Africa) |
April 2014 |
| Ms. M. Mensah-Williams (Namibia) | Ms. S. A. Lyimo (United Republic of Tanzania) |
April 2012 |
| Arab Group |
| Ms. Z. Bouayad (Morocco) | Ms. R. Dashti (Kuwait) |
April 2014 |
| Vacancy | Ms. A. Mubarak (Bahrain) |
April 2012 |
| Asia-Pacific Group |
| Dr. N. Assegaf (Indonesia) | Ms. K. Ghosh Dastidar (India) |
April 2014 |
| Ms. C. Nishimura (Japan) | Ms. F. Ajorloo (Iran, Islamic Rep. of) |
April 2012 |
| Eurasia Group |
| Ms. A. Naumchik (Belarus) |
Vacancy |
April 2014 |
| Ms. V. Petrenko (Russian Federation) |
Ms. E. Semenova (Russian Federation) |
April 2012 |
| Group of Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Vacancy |
Ms. S. Fernández (Ecuador) |
April 2014 |
| Ms. L. Menchaca (Mexico) |
Ms. R. Latorre (Argentina) |
April 2012 |
| Twelve Plus Group |
| Ms. F. Dağci Çiğlik (Turkey) |
Ms. A. Krüger-Leissner (Germany) |
April 2014 |
| Ms. C. Markwalder (Switzerland) |
Vacancy |
April 2012 |
MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(ex officio, for the duration of their term on the Executive Committee):
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| Ms. A. Kabore Koala (Burkina Faso) |
October 2015 |
| Ms. R. Kadaga (Uganda) |
October 2015 |
| Ms. N. Motsamai (Lesotho) |
October 2015 |
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Ms. S. Moulengui-Mouélé (Gabon) |
October 2014 |
| Ms. I. Passada (Uruguay) |
October 2015 |
CHAIRPERSONS OF THE MEETING OF WOMEN PARLIAMENTARIANS
(ex officio for two years)
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| Ms. D. Castañeda (Panama) |
April 2013 |
| Ms. T. Boontong (Thailand) |
April 2012 |
GENDER PARTNERSHIP GROUP
This Group is composed of the following four members appointed by the Executive Committee:
Updated on 21 April 2011
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Ms. Z. Drif Bitat (Algeria) |
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Mr. R. del Picchia (France) |
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Mr. Ngo Quang Xuan (Viet Nam) |
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Ms. M.A. Saa (Chile) |
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