sa-eu relations parliamentary diplomacy

Bridging Continents: The 28th SA-EU Inter-Parliamentary Meeting

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The 28th SAEU InterParliamentary Meeting was a bright moment in South Africa’s Parliament, bringing together leaders to discuss important global issues. Chairperson Refilwe MtshweniTsipane stressed the need for cooperation and renewal, especially in light of recent elections that celebrated democracy. The meeting focused on pressing challenges like climate change and conflicts, urging nations to work together for peace and better trade. With a spirit of hope and unity, the gathering showed that through dialogue, countries can overcome struggles and build a brighter future for all.

women's rights parliamentary diplomacy

Empowering Female Leadership: The Global Women Speakers’ Summit of 2024

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The Global Women Speakers’ Summit of 2024 brought together powerful female leaders from around the world at the National Assembly of France in Paris. The summit focused on parliamentary diplomacy and women’s rights, with a strong emphasis on condemning sexual violence against women in conflict zones. The event, initiated by the first female President of the National Assembly of France, Yaël BraunPivet, was a landmark event in the ongoing fight for women’s representation in global leadership roles.