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Strengthening democratic security through territorial solidarity

06/11/2018 | Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development

Believing that territorial solidarity was “a matter of democratic security”, Mr. Grin said that it was impossible to ensure the prosperity of certain regions to the detriment of others, addressing the Congress today.

Georgia: voters had a genuine choice and candidates campaigned freely, but on an unlevel playing field

29/10/2018 | Election observation

The presidential election was competitive and professionally administered. Candidates were able to campaign freely and voters had a genuine choice, although there were instances of the misuse of state resources, observers say.

Empowering intersex people: a crucial means of guaranteeing their rights

26/10/2018 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

“For far too long, discrimination against intersex people has played havoc with their lives and led to appalling violations of their rights,” said Piet De Bruyn, on the occasion of Intersex Awareness Day.

Appeal for a political solution to the Syrian crisis

26/10/2018 | Political Affairs and Democracy

Following a visit to Amman, Theodora Bakoyannis, who is preparing a report on “The situation in Syria and its effects upon surrounding countries”, has underlined the importance of reaching a political solution to the Syrian crisis.

PACE to observe the Presidential election in Georgia

23/10/2018 | Election observation

A 25-member PACE delegation, headed by Andrej Hunko, will travel to Georgia from 26 to 29 October to observe the conduct of the presidential election alongside observers from the OSCE-PA, European Parliament, NATO-PA and OSCE-ODIHR.

Launch of the IPU-PACE study on Sexism against women in parliaments

22/10/2018 | President

Liliane Maury Pasquier will participate on 16 October in Geneva in the launch of the IPU-PACE study on “Sexism, harassment and violence against women in parliaments”, alongside the President of the IPU.

Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination: rapporteur visits Malta

22/10/2018 | Legal Affairs and Human Rights

Pieter Omtzigt, who is preparing a report on “Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination and the rule of law, in Malta and beyond: ensuring that the whole truth emerges”, arrives in Malta today for a fact-finding visit.

Rapporteur on situation in Syria and surrounding countries visits Jordan

22/10/2018 | Political Affairs and Democracy

Theodora Bakoyannis, who is preparing a report for PACE on “The situation in Syria and its effects upon surrounding countries”, will make a fact-finding visit to Jordan on 24 October.

'It’s time to move on from out-dated approaches to gender identity'

19/10/2018 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

"On the Day of Action for Trans Depathologisation, I welcome the World Health Organisation’s decision to remove transgender identities from the mental health disorders chapter of the new ICD 11,” said Piet De Bruyn.

Statement by the Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly

19/10/2018 | Secretary General of the Assembly

Following numerous requests, I have decided to clarify for all those interested the situation in the Parliamentary Assembly with respect to the parliamentary delegation of the Russian Federation.

Parliamentarians pledge steps to help sport ‘uphold its core values’

18/10/2018 | Culture, Science, Education and Media

PACE members meeting at a major gathering of sports ministers have proposed ten key steps to protect children against sexual abuse, crack down on corruption and help sport uphold its core values for human rights.

Parliamentarians pledge steps to help sport ‘uphold its core values’

18/10/2018 | Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development

PACE members meeting at a major gathering of sports ministers have proposed ten key steps to protect children against sexual abuse, crack down on corruption and help sport uphold its core values for human rights.