BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 16. Azerbaijani Member
of Parliament and Vice President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union
(IPU), Sevil Mikayilova, addressed the Bureau and Forum of Women
Parliamentarians held as part of the 152nd IPU Assembly in
Istanbul, Trend
reports.
During her speech, Mikayilova highlighted the Committee’s work
and objectives, reviewed the level of women’s participation in the
current IPU Assembly, and spoke about the state of gender balance
in national parliaments worldwide.
She is currently participating in the 152nd IPU Assembly, which
brings together parliamentary delegations from around the
world.
Following the Assembly, participants are expected to adopt
resolutions on urgent issues and on topics discussed within
standing committees, including the role of parliaments in
establishing effective post-conflict mechanisms, restoring just and
sustainable peace, and promoting a fair global economic system. The
Assembly will conclude with the adoption of a final document
summarizing the plenary debates.
