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IPUparliament

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IPUparliament

@IPUparliament

Follow us as we empower parliaments + #MPs to promote #peace, #democracy and sustainable development as the global organization of national #parliaments.

Geneva, Switzerland

Joined March 2012

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@IPUparliament
Jun 15
Human rights. Democratic freedoms. The safety of those who speak on behalf of others. The #IPU's Bring Human Rights into Focus campaign is a call to action for MPs everywhere: to bring human rights back into the light - and to keep them there. 🔗ipu.org/humanrights
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The number of #deepfake videos published increased by 550% between 2019 and 2023 according to UN Women data. What can #parliaments do to combat non-consensual intimate imagery? Find out more from the new #IPU guide 📖 🔗ipu.org/NCII
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IPU's "Bring Human Rights into Focus" campaign outlines 1️⃣0️⃣ actions #MPs can take to strengthen + defend #humanrights. Some actions can be implemented quickly; others require long-term commitment. Action 10/10: Act on expert human rights reports 🔗ipu.org/humanrights
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Jun 26
IPU's "Bring Human Rights into Focus" campaign outlines 1️⃣0️⃣ actions #MPs can take to strengthen + defend #humanrights. Some actions can be implemented quickly; others require long-term commitment. Action 9/10: Assess your parliament's HR performance 🔗ipu.org/humanrights
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Jun 26
As tech companies continue to make profit, there is little commercial incentive for them to intervene in cases of #deepfake imagery online. Parliaments, however, are better positioned to demand the responsible use of AI. Read #IPU's latest news: 🔗 ipu.org/NCII
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
@NOIweala
Jun 25
Congratulations to my brother, SG of the @IPUparliament, @MartinChungong as he ends his successful 12 year tenure as Head of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. We truly appreciate the IPU‘s work to support the @wto in ensuring the 120 ratifications of the Agreement on Harmful
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Jun 25
IPU’s new guide for parliaments outlines five priorities for action to combat non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII). With #deepfakes targeting women MPs, journalists, candidates, and human rights defenders, read the latest advice from the #IPU. 🔗 ipu.org/NCII
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Jun 25
IPU's "Bring Human Rights into Focus" campaign outlines 1️⃣0️⃣ actions that #MPs can take to strengthen + defend #humanrights. Some actions can be implemented quickly; others require long-term commitment. Action 8/10: Build HR structures in parliament 🔗ipu.org/humanrights
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Jun 25
The IPU is open to all 44,000 MPs in the world Celebrate #ParliamentDay with us on our 1️⃣3️⃣7️⃣th anniversary and tell us what your parliament is planning for 30 June! 🔗ipu.org/member-events-…
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Martin Chungong
@MartinChungong
Jun 25
Last week I was in New York to bid farewell to and thank our partners as I leave office as the Secretary General of the #IPU. @antonioguterres has been very supportive of close cooperation between the UN and parliaments through the IPU.
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
@DrTedros
Jun 25
My deepest appreciation to my brother @IPUparliament Secretary General @MartinChungong for his visionary leadership and outstanding partnership he has led to bring parliamentarians across the world close to @WHO and global health — all with an aim to help us deliver #HealthForAll
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The #IPU's "Bring Human Rights into Focus" campaign outlines 1️⃣0️⃣ actions that #MPs can take to strengthen + defend #humanrights. Some actions can be implemented quickly; others require long-term commitment. Action 7/10: Scrutinize laws for HR impact 🔗ipu.org/humanrights
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The #IPU's "Bring Human Rights into Focus" campaign outlines 1️⃣0️⃣ actions that #MPs can take to strengthen and defend #humanrights. Some actions can be implemented quickly; others require long-term commitment. Action 6/10: Engage with HR mechanisms 🔗ipu.org/humanrights
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