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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 1 February 2010
| PEACE AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY |
| President: |
Mr. T. Boa (Côte d'Ivoire) |
African Group |
| First Vice-President: |
Mr. E. Zialcita (Philippines) |
Asia-Pacific Group |
| Vice-Presidents: |
T I T U L A R |
S U B S T I T U T E |
| African Group |
Current President |
Mr. Z. Madasa (South Africa) |
| Arab Group |
Mr. B. Boutouiga (Algeria) |
Vacancy |
| Asia-Pacific Group |
Current First Vice-President |
Mr. J.D. Seelam (India) |
| Eurasia Group |
Mr. V. Likhachev (Russian Federation) |
Mr. V. Popov (Belarus) |
| Latin American Group |
Mr. A. Gutíerrez Cueva (Peru) |
Mr. A. Santos (Brazil) |
| Twelve Plus Group |
Mr. A. Destexhe (Belgium) |
Mr. J. Pflug (Germany) |
| Rapporteurs of the Standing Committee to the 122nd Assembly: |
| Ms. M.T. Ortuño (Mexico)
Mr. Apiwan Wiriyachai (Thailand) |
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE AND TRADE
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| President: |
Mr. P. Martin-Lalande (France) |
Twelve Plus Group |
| First Vice-President: |
Mr. S. Al Hossaini (Saudi Arabia) |
Arab Group |
| Vice-Presidents: |
T I T U L A R |
S U B S T I T U T E |
| African Group |
Vacancy |
Mr. K. Mporogomyi (United Republic of Tanzania) |
| Arab Group |
Current First Vice-President |
Mr. M. El Said (Egypt) |
| Asia-Pacific Group |
Ms. S. Tioulong (Cambodia) |
Ms. D. Vale (Australia) |
| Eurasia Group |
Vacancy |
Mr. B.Z. Zhambalnimbuev (Russian Federation) |
| Latin American Group |
Mr. A. Lins (Brazil) |
Mr. R. Machuca (El Salvador) |
| Twelve Plus Group |
Current President |
Mr. F. Notari (Monaco) |
| Rapporteurs of the Standing Committee to the 122nd Assembly: |
| Mr. F.-X. de Donnea (Belgium)
Mr. G. Lubinda (Zambia) |
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DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
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| President: |
Vacancy |
Latin American Group |
| First Vice-President: |
Mr. Y. Zhumabayev (Kazakhstan) |
Eurasia Group |
| Vice-Presidents: |
T I T U L A R |
S U B S T I T U T E |
| African Group |
Mr. A.K. Bagbin (Ghana) |
Vacancy |
| Arab Group |
Mr. Z. Azmy (Egypt) |
Mr. J. Fairooz (Bahrain) |
| Asia-Pacific Group |
Vacancy |
Mr. T.J. Wan Junaidi (Malaysia) |
| Eurasia Group |
Current First Vice-President |
Mr. A. Felaliev (Tajikistan) |
| Latin American Group |
Current President |
Mr. D. Cortez (Panama) |
| Twelve Plus Group |
Ms. R.M. Albernaz (Portugal) |
Mr. J. Winkler (Germany) |
| Rapporteurs of the Standing Committee to the 122nd Assembly: |
| Ms. M. Lugarić (Croatia)
Mr. A.K. Bagbin (Ghana) |
COMMITTEE ON 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 2 February 2010
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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. A.Q. Pimentel Jr. (Philippines) |
April 2010 |
Mr. K. Jalali (Islamic Republic of Iran) |
October 2010 |
| Vice-President: |
Mrs. R. Green (Mexico) |
October 2011 |
Vacancy |
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| Members: |
Ms. Z. Benarous (Algeria) |
April 2011 |
Ms. E. Obeng Dappah (Ghana) |
October 2011 |
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Ms. S. Carstairs (Canada) |
April 2011 |
Ms. S. Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger (Germany) |
October 2011 |
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Mr. P. Mahoux (Belgium) |
April 2012 |
Ms. A. Boumediene-Thiery (France) |
April 2012 |
COMMITTEE ON MIDDLE EAST QUESTIONS
This Committee is composed of the following titular and substitute members:
Updated on 23 October 2009
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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: |
Ms. A. Clwyd (United Kingdom) |
October 2011 |
Mr. F. Gutzwiller (Switzerland) |
October 2013 |
| Members: |
Mr. S. Janquin (France) |
October 2013 |
Mr. J. Winkler (Germany) |
October 2013 |
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Mr. F.-X. de Donnea (Belgium) |
October 2012 |
Ms. E. Papademitriou (Greece) |
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 |
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 23 October 2009
| Ms. S.E. Greiss (Egypt) |
| | Mr. A. Dismore (United Kingdom) |
| 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 17 April 2009
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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: |
Ms. B. Gadient (Switzerland) |
April 2012 |
Mr. A. Kurt (Turkey) |
April 2012 |
| Members: |
Mr. B. Souilah (Algeria) |
April 2012 |
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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Ms. W. Chandrawila (Indonesia) |
April 2012 |
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 |
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 April 2008. The Group is currently composed of the following members:
Updated on 28 September 2009
| Chairperson: |
Vacancy |
| Members: | Mr. D. Dzembritzki (Germany) |
| Mr. M. El Fakki (Egypt) |
| Ms. R. Green (Mexico) |
| Mr. T.-B. Gurirab (Namibia) |
| Ms. A. Inayatullah (Pakistan) |
| Mr. V. Likhachev (Russian Federation |
| Dr. A. Luthuli (South Africa) |
| Ms. E. Salguero (Bolivia) |
| Mr. M. Traoré (Burkina Faso) |
| Mr. N. Treacy (Ireland) |
| Mr. G. Versnick (Belgium) |
| Dr. G. Zhiguo (China) |
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 20 May 2009
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Expiry of term |
| President: |
Ms. H. Bogopane Zulu (South Africa) |
October 2010 |
| Vice-President: |
Mr. M Elhazmi (Saudi Arabia) |
May 2012 |
| African Group |
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Current President |
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Mr. E. Tumwesigye (Uganda) |
October 2010 |
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Ms. L. Mafuru Mng'ong'o (United Republic of Tanzania) |
May 2012 |
| Arab Group |
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Current Vice-President |
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| Asia-Pacific Group |
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Ms. K. Hull (Australia) |
May 2012 |
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Mr. J. Seelam (India) |
October 2010 |
| Latin American Group |
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Ms. M. Xavier (Uruguay) |
May 2012 |
| Twelve Plus Group |
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Mr. N. Gerrard (United Kingdom) |
October 2010 |
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Mr. F. Gutzwiller (Switzerland) |
May 2012 |
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Ms. M. Temmerman (Belgium) |
May 2012 |
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 14 January 2010
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Expiry of term |
| O F F I C E R S |
| President: |
Ms. P. Cayetano (Philippines) | April 2010 |
| First Vice-President: |
Vacancy |
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| Second Vice-President: |
Ms. M. Mensah-Williams (Namibia) |
April 2010 |
M E M B E R S
Members of the Executive Committee (ex officio):
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| Ms. Z. Drif Bitat (Algeria) | October 2011 |
| Ms. J. Fotso (Cameroon) | October 2010 |
| Ms. D. Stump (Switzerland) |
October 2013 |
| Chairperson of the Meeting of Women Parliamentarians (ex-officio): |
| Ms. G. Mahlangu-Nkabinde (South Africa) | April 2010 |
| Ms. S. Minale (Ethiopia) | April 2011 |
T I T U L A R
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S U B S T I T U T E
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| Regional representatives (elected for four years): |
| African Group |
| Mme M. Mensah-Williams (Namibia) | Ms. S.A. Lyimo (United Republic of Tanzania) | April 2012 |
| Arab Group |
| Ms. A.A. Al Qubaisi (United Arab Emirates) | Ms. A. Mubarak (Bahrain) | April 2012 |
| Asia-Pacific Group |
| Ms. J. Hall (Australia) | Ms. F. Ajoorlou (Islamic Republic of Iran) | April 2012 |
| Eurasia Group |
| Ms. V. Petrenko (Russian Federation) | Ms. E. Semenova (Russian Federation) | April 2012 |
| Latin American Group |
| Ms. L. Menchaca (Mexico) |
Vacancy | April 2012 |
| Twelve Plus Group |
| Ms. C. Markwalder Bär (Switzerland) | Ms. G. Gautier (France) | April 2012 |
Regional representatives (elected for two years):
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| African Group |
| Ms. L.S. Changwe (Zambia) | Ms. M.G. Chetima (Niger) | April 2010 |
| Arab Group |
| Vacancy | Ms. S. Greiss (Egypt) | April 2010 |
| Asia-Pacific Group |
| Ms. P. Cayetano (Philippines) | Ms. P. Kaur (India) | April 2010 |
| Eurasia Group |
| Ms. B. Baimagambetova (Kazakhstan) |
Vacancy | April 2010 |
| Latin American Group |
| Ms. M. Xavier (Uruguay) |
Vacancy | April 2010 |
| Twelve Plus Group |
| Ms. A. Clywd (United Kingdom) |
Vacancy | April 2010 |
GENDER PARTNERSHIP GROUP
This Group is composed of the following four members appointed by the Executive Committee:
Updated on 23 October 2009
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Ms. Z. Drif Bitat (Algeria) |
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Mr. R. del Picchia (France) |
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Ms. P. Cayetano (Philippines) |
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Vacancy |
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Committees and Working Groups