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The mandate and composition of Committees, Working Groups and ad hoc bodies of the Union is established by the Governing Council. The following bodies are currently in place:
For the composition of the six geopolitical groups that are currently active in the IPU, please click here.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Three Standing Committees assist the statutory IPU Assembly in its work. They include representatives of all National Groups and function in accordance with their own Rules. The composition of their respective Bureaus is as follows:
Updated on 29 April 2008
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PEACE AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY |
| President: |
Mr. T. Boa (Côte d'Ivoire) |
African Group |
| First Vice-President: |
Mr. S.P. Morin (Indonesia) |
Asia-Pacific Group |
| Vice-Presidents: |
T I T U L A R |
S U B S T I T U T E |
| African Group |
Current President |
Mr. Z. Madasa (South Africa) |
| Arab Group |
Mr. B. Boutouiga (Algeria) |
Mr. T. Saad (Tunisia) |
| Asia-Pacific Group |
Current First Vice-President |
Mr. J.D. Seelam (India) |
| Eurasia Group |
Mr. V. Likhachev (Russian Federation) |
Mr. V. Popov (Belarus) |
| Latin American Group |
Mr. A. Gutíerrez Cueva (Peru) |
Mr. A. Santos (Brazil) |
| Twelve Plus Group |
Lord Morris of Aberavon (United Kingdom) |
Mr. R. Podgorean (Romania) |
| Rapporteurs of the Standing Committee to the 120th Assembly: |
| Mr. R. Price (Australia)
Mr. J.J. Mwiimbu (Zambia) |
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE AND TRADE |
| President: |
Mr. P. Martin-Lalande (France) |
Twelve Plus Group |
| First Vice-President: |
Mr. O. Abu Ghararah (Saudi Arabia) |
Arab Group |
| Vice-Presidents: |
T I T U L A R |
S U B S T I T U T E |
| African Group |
Mr. S. Jackou (Niger) |
Mr. K. Mporogomyi (United Republic of Tanzania) |
| Arab Group |
Current First Vice-President |
Mr. M. El Said (Egypt) |
| Asia-Pacific Group |
Ms. S. Tioulong (Cambodia) |
Ms. D. Vale (Australia) |
| Eurasia Group |
Vacancy |
Mr. B.Z. Zhambalnimbuev (Russian Federation) |
| Latin American Group | Mr. A. Lins (Brazil) |
Mr. R. Machuca (El Salvador) |
| Twelve Plus Group |
Current President |
Mr. F. Notari (Monaco) |
| Rapporteurs of the Standing Committee to the 120th Assembly: |
| Mr. H.-J. Fuchtel (Germany)
Mr. A. Lins (Brazil) |
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DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS |
| President: |
Mr. D. Cánepa (Uruguay) |
Latin American Group |
| First Vice-President: |
Mr. Y. Zhumabayev (Kazakhstan) |
Eurasia Group |
| Vice-Presidents: |
T I T U L A R |
S U B S T I T U T E |
| African Group |
Mr. A.K. Bagbin (Ghana) |
Ms. M.G. Chetima (Niger) |
| Arab Group |
Mr. Z. Azmy (Egypt) |
Mr. J. Fairooz (Bahrain) |
| Asia-Pacific Group |
Mr. C.S. Atwal (India) |
Mr. T.J. Wan Junaidi (Malaysia) |
| Eurasia Group |
Current First Vice-President |
Mr. A. Felaliev (Tajikistan) |
| Latin American Group | Current President |
Mr. D. Cortez (Panama) |
| Twelve Plus Group |
Ms. R.M. Albernaz (Portugal) |
Mr. J. Carter (New Zealand) |
| Rapporteurs of the Standing Committee to the 120th Assembly: |
| Mr. K. Malaisamy (India)
Mr. A. Dismore (United Kingdom)
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Updated on 2 April 2008
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS OF PARLIAMENTARIANS
The members of the Committee on human rights of parliamentarians, who serve five-year terms, are elected in a personal capacity in such a way as to ensure that all the world's different civilizations and political systems are represented. This body's membership is currently as follows:
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T I T U L A R |
S U B S T I T U T E |
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Expiry of term |
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Expiry of term |
| President: |
Ms. S. Carstairs (Canada) |
April 2011 |
Ms. S. Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger (Germany) |
October 2011 |
| Vice-President: |
Mrs. R. Green (Mexico) |
October 2011 |
Mr. N. Ávila Contreras (Chile) |
April 2012 |
| Members: |
Ms. Z. Benarous (Algeria) |
April 2011 |
Ms. E. Obeng Dappah (Ghana) |
October 2011 |
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Mr. P. Mahoux (Belgium) |
April 2012 |
Ms. A. Boumediene-Thiery (France) |
April 2012 |
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Mr. A.Q. Pimentel Jr. (Philippines) |
April 2010 |
Mr. K. Jalali (Islamic Republic of Iran) |
October 2010 |
Updated on 24 October 2008
COMMITTEE ON MIDDLE EAST QUESTIONS
This Committee is composed of the following titular and subsitute members:
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T I T U L A R |
S U B S T I T U T E |
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Expiry of term |
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Expiry of term |
| President: |
Ms. A. Clwyd (United Kingdom) |
October 2011 |
Vacancy |
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| Members: |
Mr. H. Raidel (Germany) |
April 2010 |
Ms. L. Coutinho (Portugal) |
April 2012 |
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Mr. F.-X. de Donnea (Belgium) |
October 2012 |
Mr. S. Janquin (France) |
October 2012 |
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Mr. A. Ponlaboot (Thailand) |
October 2012 |
Mr. L.H. Ishaaq (Indonesia) |
April 2011 |
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Mr. M. El-Feki (Egypt) |
April 2009 |
Mr. M. Sahin (Turkey) |
April 2012 |
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Mr. J. Carter (New Zealand) |
October 2011 |
Vacancy |
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Updated on 12 October 2008
GROUP OF FACILITATORS FOR CYPRUS
This Group was appointed by the then Inter-Parliamentary Council in September 1998 as a replacement for the former Committee to Monitor the Situation in Cyprus whose mandate came to an end. The Group of Facilitators is composed of the following three members:
| Ms. S.E. Greiss (Egypt) |
| | Vacancy |
| Vacancy |
Updated on 23 September 2008
COMMITTEE TO PROMOTE RESPECT FOR INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW
Operating modalities for the Committee were approved by the Governing Counil in April 2008. The Committee is currently composed of the following members:
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T I T U L A R |
S U B S T I T U T E |
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Expiry of term |
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Expiry of term |
| President: |
Ms. B. Gadient (Switzerland) |
April 2012 |
Mr. A. Kurt (Turkey) |
April 2012 |
| Members: |
Mr. B. Souilah (Algeria) |
April 2012 |
Mr. J.J. Mwiimbu (Zambia) |
April 2012 |
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Mr. H. Hamoudi (Iraq) |
April 2012 |
Ms. M. Osman Gaknoun (Sudan) |
April 2012 |
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Ms. W. Chandrawila (Indonesia) |
April 2012 |
Ms. B. Gohar (Pakistan) |
April 2012 |
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Mr. S. Gavrilov (Russian Federation) |
April 2012 |
Vacancy |
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Mr. J.C. Romero (Argentina) |
April 2012 |
Ms. E. Arguedas (Costa Rica) |
April 2012 |
Updated on 18 July 2008
ADVISORY GROUP OF THE IPU COMMITTEE ON UNITED NATIONS AFFAIRS
The members of the Advisory Group are appointed ad personam by the IPU President after consultation with the IPU membership through the channel of the geopolitical groups. Members who are unable to attend meetings shall not appoint substitutes to serve in their place. Operating modalities for the Advisory Group were approved by the Governing Counil in April 2008. The Group is currently composed of the following members:
| Chairperson: | Mr. F.M. Vallersnes (Norway) |
| Members: | Mr. D. Dzembritzki (Germany) |
| Mr. M. El Fakki (Egypt) |
| Ms. R. Green (Mexico) |
| Mr. T.-B. Gurirab (Namibia) |
| Ms. A. Inayatullah (Pakistan) |
| Mr. V. Likhachev (Russian Federation) |
| Dr. A. Luthuli (South Africa) |
| Ms. E. Salguero (Bolivia) |
| Mr. M. Traoré (Burkina Faso) |
| Mr. N. Treacy (Ireland) |
| Mr. G. Versnick (Belgium) |
| Dr. G. Zhiguo (China) |
Updated on 19 June 2008
ADVISORY GROUP ON HIV/AIDS
Rules and practices of the Advisory Group were approved by the Governing Counil in April 2008. The Group is currently composed of the following members:
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Expiry of term |
| African Group |
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Ms. H. Bogopane Zulu (South Africa) |
October 2010 |
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Mr. E. Tumwesigye (Uganda) |
October 2010 |
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Ms. L. Mafuru Mng'ong'o (United Republic of Tanzania) |
May 2012 |
| Arab Group |
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Mr. M Elhazmi (Saudi Arabia) |
May 2012 |
| Asia-Pacific Group |
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Ms. K. Hull (Australia) |
October 2010 |
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Mr. J. Seelam (India) |
October 2010 |
| Latin American Group |
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Ms. M. Xavier (Uruguay) |
May 2012 |
| Twelve Plus Group |
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Mr. N. Gerrard (United Kingdom) |
October 2010 |
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Mr. F. Gutzwiller (Switzerland) |
May 2012 |
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Ms. M. Temmerman (Belgium) |
May 2012 |
Updated on 29 April 2008
COORDINATING COMMITTEE OF WOMEN PARLIAMENTARIANS
This Committee, established by the Meeting of Women Parliamentarians , is composed of both ex officio and elected members. Its composition is currently as follows:
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Expiry of term |
| O F F I C E R S |
| President: |
Ms. P. Cayetano (Philippines) | April 2010 |
| First Vice-President: |
Ms. F. Ben Amor (Tunisia) |
April 2010 |
| Second Vice-President: |
Ms. M. Mensah-Williams (Namibia) |
April 2010 |
M E M B E R S
Members of the Executive Committee (ex officio):
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| Ms. Z. Drif Bitat (Algeria) | October 2011 |
| Ms. J. Fotso (Cameroon) | October 2010 |
| Ms. Á. Möller (Iceland) | April 2012 |
| Ms. E. Papadimitriou (Greece) | October 2009 |
| Ms. K. Serrano Puig (Cuba) | October 2008 |
| Chairperson of the Meeting of Women Parliamentarians (ex-officio): |
| Ms. A.H. Baidlowi (Indonesia) | April 2009 |
| Ms. G. Mahlangu-Nkabinde (South Africa) | April 2010 |
T I T U L A R
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S U B S T I T U T E
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| Regional representatives (elected for four years): |
| African Group |
| Mme M. Mensah-Williams (Namibia) | Ms. S.A. Lyimo (United Republic of Tanzania) | April 2012 |
| Arab Group |
| Ms. A.A. Al Qubaisi (United Arab Emirates) | Ms. A. Mubarak (Bahrain) | April 2012 |
| Asia-Pacific Group |
| Ms. J. Hall (Australia) | Ms. F. Ajoorlou (Islamic Republic of Iran) | April 2012 |
| Eurasia Group |
| Ms. V. Petrenko (Russian Federation) | Ms. E. Semenova (Russian Federation) | April 2012 |
| Latin American Group |
| Ms. L. Menchaca (Mexico) | Ms. M. Muller (Argentina) | April 2012 |
| Twelve Plus Group |
| Ms. C. Markwalder Bär (Switzerland) | Ms. M. Griefahn (Germany) | April 2012 |
Regional representatives (elected for two years): |
| African Group |
| Ms. L.S. Changwe (Zambia) | Ms. M.G. Chetima (Niger) | April 2010 |
| Arab Group |
| Ms. F. Ben Amor (Tunisia) | Ms. S. Greiss (Egypt) | April 2010 |
| Asia-Pacific Group |
| Ms. P. Cayetano (Philippines) | Ms. P. Kaur (India) | April 2010 |
| Eurasia Group |
| Ms. B. Baimagambetova (Kazakhstan) | Ms. N. Baranova (Belarus) | April 2010 |
| Latin American Group |
| Ms. M. Xavier (Uruguay) | Ms. A. Sáez (Venezuela) | April 2010 |
| Twelve Plus Group |
| Ms. A. Clywd (United Kingdom) | Ms. G. Gautier (France) | April 2010 |
Updated on 24 October 2008
GENDER PARTNERSHIP GROUP
This Group is composed of the following four members appointed by the Executive Committee:
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Mr. N. Anh Dzung (Viet Nam) |
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Ms. Z. Drif Bitat (Algeria) |
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Mr. R. del Picchia (France) |
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Ms. P. Cayetano (Philippines) |
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