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Members of Parliament Elect the Inter–Parliamentary Union (IPU) Zambia National Group Executive Committee

The Inter–Parliamentary Union (IPU) Zambia National Group had its first Annual General Meeting, today, Tuesday, 8th November, 2016, at Parliament Buildings, Lusaka, at 10:00 hours.

World’s MPs commit to tackling human rights challenges

Parliamentarians from across the globe have declared their commitment to raising the alarm and taking action when serious human rights challenges emerge, particularly in conflict situations. In a declaration on human rights abuses as precursors of conflict, adopted at the conclusion of the 135th IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, IPU Members said that parliamentarians are the guardians of human rights and the rule of law, and if violations or challenges occur they are the early responders.

IPU concerned by the rising use of legal action to silence MPs

On 27th October, 2016, in Geneva,  the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) spoke out  about the increasing levels of retaliation against MPs for exercising their freedom of expression across the world. In a series of decisions adopted on the violations of the human rights of MPs, the Organization stressed the growing recourse to court action and unlawful exclusion from political life as a means to stifle political opponents.

Experts to help set goals for reversing human impact of climate change

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, says the journey to help the Commonwealth reverse the human impact of climate change has begun. She was speaking at a two-day brainstorming session at the Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters in London. For more news, read here

IPU Study - Violence against women MPs

A new study by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) reveals that sexism, harassment and violence against women MPs are global problems that impede gender equality and undermine the foundations of democracy. To read more, click here

Hon Speaker Matibini addresses the 135th IPU Assembly in Geneva

The Rt Hon Speaker, Justice Dr.

IPU Assembly to highlight parliaments as early responders to human rights abuses

MPs from 138 countries will convene next week in Geneva to determine among other issues specific ways in which parliaments can respond effectively to serious human rights violations and their underlying causes, including human rights situations likely to lead to conflict. To read more, click here

ICGLR and the Government of DRC calls for prosecution through the International Criminal Tribunal of perpetrators to crimes committed by ADF and other negative force in DRC

Bujumbura, Burundi 14th October, 2016: The ICGLR Executive Secretary, Ambassador Zachary Muburi-Muita last Monday, paid a courtesy call on Honourable, Crispin Atama Tabe Mogodi, Minister of National Defence, Former Combatants and Reinsertion of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). 

Press Release: Zambia proud of its Democratic record -Kopulande

Zambia’s Member  of  Parliament  Honourable  Sebastian  Kopulande  yesterday informed  the  African, Caribbean  and  Pacific  (ACP) Parliamentary  Assembly  in
Brussels that the country’s  elections on August 11th were  held  under  the  newly amended  constitution  signed  by  His  Excellency  Preseident  Edgar  Chagwa Lungu on January 5th 2016.

Give youths opportunity to understand emergent world issues - Speaker Matibni

Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia Rt. Hon. Justice Dr. Patrick Matibini, SC, MP has called on a stakeholders to give youths an opportunity to develop an understanding of emergent issues on both the Zambian and world issues.

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