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Cuba-US normalization shows dialogue only way to resolve differences - 18 December 2014
Africa and Asia the most dangerous regions for MPs - 8 December 2014
IPU calls for death sentence on Iraqi former MP to be lifted - 25 November 2014
IPU calls on parliaments to urgently step up efforts to protect girls from violence - 24 November 2014
IPU urges greater effort in resolving cases of political assassinations - 20 November 2014
MPs spotlight human rights at heart of sustainable development - 19 November 2014
Voices of strong Afghan women must not be extinguished - 17 November 2014
IPU welcomes re-opening of Jerusalem holy site, calls for calm - 31 October 2014
IPU urges political dialogue to ensure swift return to constitutional rule in Burkina Faso - 31 October 2014
IPU condemns attack on Canada’s Parliament - 23 October 2014
IPU urges Members to stem indefensible terrorism and to protect human rights - 16 October 2014
Former “prisoner of conscience” elected as new IPU president - 16 October 2014
IPU calls for urgent resource mobilization to tackle Ebola crisis - 15 October 2014
Inspirational US policy wins prestigious international prize on ending violence against women - 14 October 2014
Guinea and Madagascar welcomed back to IPU fold - 13 October 2014
Solutions there to bring youth into the heart of politics, young MPs say - 11 October 2014
Youth representation in parliament remains a challenge to democracy despite encouraging trends - 10 October 2014
World’s MPs meet to tackle growing threats to global peace, security and human rights - 9 October 2014
Young MPs join to push for greater youth representation in politics at IPU Conference - 8 October 2014
MPs call for pressure on governments to fight violence against girls in Asia - 26 September 2014
IPU urges Zambia to protect MPs right to assemble freely - 26 September 2014
IPU renews call for parliamentary action on nuclear disarmament - 26 September 2014
MPs meet to tackle violence against girls in Asia - 22 September 2014
IPU to observe hearings of former Colombian MPs - 19 September 2014
Political solutions exist to ensure rights of indigenous peoples - 19 September 2014
Harness the power of youth for democracy, urges IPU - 10 September 2014
Women parliamentary leaders urge action on violence against women - 5 September 2014
Common principles for effective parliamentary development assistance - 28 August 2014
IPU exhibit marks 125 years of action for stronger democracies - 28 August 2014
Women parliamentary leaders focus on women's economic empowerment - 28 August 2014
IPU calls for respect of parliamentary immunity and freedom of expression of DRC MPs - 6 August 2014
IPU calls for full investigation into death threats against Maldivian MPs - 4 August 2014
IPU’s President Abdelwahad Radi awarded Morocco´s highest distinction - 4 August 2014
Only dialogue leading to win-win solutions can bring peace to Israeli-Palestinian conflict - 29 July 2014
Greater efforts needed to protect MPs in Somalia, IPU says - 23 July 2014
IPU welcomes release of Cambodian MPs and political agreement between government and opposition - 22 July 2014
Deep concern at arrests of Cambodian MPs and stifling of political opposition - 18 July 2014
Israeli, Palestinian MPs have duty to stop attacks and protect civilians in region - 14 July 2014
IPU deplores killing of Israeli and Palestinian teenagers, calls for restraint - 2 July 2014
New IPU Secretary General commits to reaching out to marginalized regions of world - 1 July 2014
Politicians must overcome lack of trust for future of democracy, says IPU on 125th anniversary - 26 June 2014
IPU welcomes the release of Turkish MP Engin Alan - 20 June 2014
President Sisi reaffirms commitment to democracy to IPU - 10 June 2014
Ending violence against women and girls: 25 policies nominated for Future Policy Award 2014 - 6 June 2014
Call for concerted global action to end violence against women - 6 June 2014
IPU deeply concerned by latest developments in Thailand - 20 May 2014
End attacks on Libyan parliament and renew impetus on roadmap to democracy - 19 May 2014
Investment in e-Parliaments essential for development of democracy - 12 May 2014
IPU welcomes Maldives milestone in tackling violence against women - 29 April 2014
Support to Egypt begins on fulfilling roadmap to democracy - 29 April 2014
IPU calls for greater protection for MPs in Somalia following another assassination - 22 April 2014
IPU saddened by death of Malaysian MP Karpal Singh - 17 April 2014
IPU deeply concerned by attack on another Afghan woman MP - 17 April 2014
Sentencing of DRC opposition MP Diomi Ndongala deeply regrettable political act - 27 March 2014
Political opposition continue to be target, new cases on human rights of MPs show - 21 March 2014
Conflict, crises and nuclear disarmament – IPU urges parliaments to make world more peaceful - 20 March 2014
First ever African elected as IPU Secretary General - 20 March 2014
IPU welcomes Tonga as 164th member of the Organization - 17 March 2014
Key commitments on safer world and election of new Secretary General to dominate 130th IPU Assembly - 13 March 2014
Progress for women in politics, but glass ceiling remains firm - 11 March 2014
IPU concern over Anwar Ibrahim’s appeal hearing processl - 7 March 2014
Gender parity in parliament possible within 20 years, new trends show - 4 March 2014
IPU mission to Turkey to follow up on human rights abuses against MPs - 20 February 2014
IPU welcomes decision to re-draft criminal law in Afghanistan - 17 February 2014
Greater protection for MPs needed in CAR following assassination - 10 February 2014
IPU urges rejection of Afghan law protecting abusers of women - 10 February 2014
IPU welcomes release of former Burundian MP Gérard Nkurunziza - 3 February 2014
Stabbing of Maldivian opposition MP condemned - 3 February 2014
New Constitution a defining moment for democracy in Tunisia - 27 January 2014
IPU calls for urgent humanitarian access to desperate populations in Syria - 18 January 2014
International community urged to act to resolve case of 11 imprisoned MPs in Eritrea - 17 January 2014
IPU Committee Meets to Tackle Cases on Human Rights of MPs - 10 January 2014
IPU welcomes political agreement on greater protection for Turkish MPs - 9 January 2014