Press releases
National Guard in Caracas
07/02/2020

New evidence of human rights violations against MPs

The IPU Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians has released new evidence of human rights violations against 509 parliamentarians from 39 countries, a significant increase compared with the 468 cases that were recorded in October 2019. Most of the
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Voices and videos
Tundu Lissu
06/02/2020

Interview with Tundu Lissu, opposition leader, Tanzania

Voices is part of an IPU web series in which we interview parliamentarians from around the world. The views and opinions they express are their own and do not necessarily reflect the IPU’s position. Tundu Lissu, a former opposition MP
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Consultancy

Consultancy: Researcher, Global Parliamentary Report

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Description IPU and UNDP are working on a third Global Parliamentary Report (GPR). The main objective of the GPR is to develop recommendations and present good practice examples for more effective parliaments. The primary target audience is the parliamentary community
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News in brief
Martin Chungong
05/02/2020

Martin Chungong appointed Chair of International Gender Champions Global Board

IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong has become the Chair of the Global Board of the International Gender Champions (IGC), a leadership network that works to break down gender barriers in international organizations, governments, civil society and the private sector. Mr
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Voices and videos
Aleksandra Jerkov
05/02/2020

Interview with Aleksandra Jerkov, MP from Serbia

Voices is part of an IPU web series in which we interview parliamentarians from around the world. The views and opinions they express are their own and do not necessarily reflect the IPU’s position. Aleksandra Jerkov, MP from Serbia and
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Post-Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) is a traditional role of parliaments but one that has not always been consistently performed. Many parliaments have adopted a systematic approach to PLS within their committee structures. The Indonesian House of Representatives (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat - DPR) is one of the parliaments that have implemented innovative ways of enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of PLS.

Evolution of post-legislative scrutiny in Indonesia

The European Centre for Parliamentary Research and Documentation (ECPRD) held its ICT2019 Seminar at the Riigikogu of Estonia in Tallinn on October 3 and 4, 2019. The seminar is the annual gathering of senior ICT officials from parliaments across Europe and further afield, who come together to share knowledge and experiences.

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