|
 | IPU assists new Burundian parliament |
The role of the parliament of Burundi as envisaged in the 2005 constitution is central to that country’s political renewal. But much remains to be done to translate a sound political framework into an institution that is responsive to the needs of the people. [ Full story ... ]
| Curbing the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons |
In light of the huge amount of death and devastation caused by the illegal trade in small arms and light weapons, the IPU and its Standing Committee on Peace and International Security join international efforts aimed at addressing this global scourge. [ Full story ... ]
| New edition of groundbreaking publication on free and fair elections |
With the increasing relevance of the question of free and fair elections, not only to new and emerging democracies but also to established ones, a fresh conceptual analysis was long overdue. [ Full story ... ]
| Women politicians make inroads worldwide |
Women held over 16 per cent of parliamentary seats for the first time in 2005. Pro-active measures proved determinant in many countries. [ Full story ... ]
|
| |
Testimony
Ms. Ann Clwyd, MP (UK)
I have been a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union's Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians for almost five years, and sadly I am coming to the end of my term in May this year.
I say sadly, because I strongly believe that the work of the Committee in defending the rights of vulnerable parliamentarians around the world is at the heart of what the IPU is about.
|
|
|
On the IPU website
