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Statements

07/09/2020

IPU calls for swift return to constitutional rule in Mali

The IPU strongly condemns the coup in Mali that took place on 18 August. Any change of government through the military goes against the core principles of democracy. The IPU calls for respect for the rule of law and for

Virtual event

COVID-19 and democracy: Can parliaments come to the rescue?

Sep152020

15/09/2020

An informal virtual interactive panel debate for International Day of Democracy, in partnership with the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University, from 17:00-18:30 CET. Open to all IPU Members, MPs, UN partners, students and the general

News in brief

01/09/2020

Making legislation more gender-sensitive

As part of their research to produce a handbook to address the issue of legislation that discriminates against women, the IPU and UN Women recently held virtual consultations with parliamentarians from around the world. Laws that discriminate against women affect

Poster for the Fifth Conference of Speakers of Parliament 2.08 MB

5WCSP Speech: PAM – Mr. Karim Darwish - Stepping up parliamentary action: The climate change emergency 163.03 KB

5WCSP Speech: Armenia - Mr. Ararat Mirzoyan, Chairman of the National Assembly 61.34 KB

5WCSP Speech: Bahrain – Ms. Fawzia Zainal, Speaker of the Council of Representatives (Forging inclusive and sustainable economies that deliver well‑being and justice for all) 223.72 KB

5WCSP Speech: Ecuador – Mr. César Litardo Caicedo, President of the National Assembly (Stepping up parliamentary action: The climate change emergency) 145.43 KB

5WCSP Speech: Mr. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, President of the UN General Assembly, Closing remarks 62.28 KB