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News in brief
19/12/2019
After spending more than six months in the Italian embassy of Caracas, Venezuela, two parliamentarians, Ms. Mariela Magallanes and Mr. Americo De Grazia, are now in Italy thanks to the efforts of IPU Honorary President Mr. Pier Ferdinando Casini.
News in brief
19/12/2019
Climate change and its impact on health were the focus of a parliamentary seminar on implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), held in early December in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The timing coincided with the UN Climate Change Conference in Madrid, Spain. The seminar Strengthening parliamentary action on the SDGs was co-organized by the IPU and the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. It was attended by parliamentarians from eight Caribbean countries as well as representatives of international organizations, civil society and experts.
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Organizational setting and reporting relationships The consultant will play a lead role in the research activities of the Centre for Innovation in Parliament. The Centre is a partnership between the IPU and parliaments to support parliamentary innovation through improved use
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Context The IPU is the global organization of parliaments of sovereign States established in 1889. It serves as the focal point for worldwide parliamentary dialogue and works for peace and cooperation with regional inter-parliamentary organizations, as well as with international
News in brief
11/12/2019
Experts and parliamentarians meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25) underscored the urgency of parliamentary action to mitigate the effects of the climate emergency. Over 100 MPs from more than 30 countries attended the IPU’s annual parliamentary meeting during the COP25.
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Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships Working under the supervision of the Director for Member Parliaments and External Relations, the Political Officer supports the work of the IPU statutory bodies and provides political and legal advice for the smooth functioning of
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News in brief
09/12/2019
The IPU has held its first regional information seminar in Latin America on the functioning of the organization. The seminar was held in San José, Costa Rica, on 27 and 28 November 2019 in partnership with Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly