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153rd IPU assembly in Arusha, Tanzania

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The 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly, held at the Arusha International Conference Centre from October 5 to 9, 2026, convened over 2,000 delegates to address themes of good governance, inclusivity, and community empowerment. The assembly saw the election of Tanzania’s National Assembly Speaker, Mussa Azzan Zungu, as President of the 153rd IPU Assembly, marking the conclusion of Dr. Tulia Ackson’s term. As the proceedings progressed, discussions expanded to include human rights and climate resilience. During a panel moderated by German Bundestag member Claudia Roth, participants reaffirmed a commitment to abolishing the death penalty. The International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP) proposed four measures for states to end capital punishment: legislative action, oversight of fair-trial safeguards, public engagement, and voting to advance international abolitionist commitments. The session noted Lebanon’s recent abolition of the death penalty in August 2026. Climate change remained a priority, with an Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, attending a debate on urgent parliamentary action regarding climate-related disasters and resilience in the Himalayan region, a proposal introduced by Nepal. Other agenda items included the role of United Nations machinery in conflict prevention, the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of work, maritime security, and the rights of individuals with disabilities. On During the sidelines, bilateral engagements continued, including discussions between Nepali Standing Committee on Democracy and Chinese delegations Human Rights, Guyana’s Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy, reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and protecting fundamental human rights. He highlighted Guyana’s 2025 Universal Periodic Review, noting support for 146 of 206 recommendations regarding parliamentary ties, gender equality, access to justice, and meetings between UAE the protection of vulnerable groups. McCoy emphasized that safeguarding these rights requires sustained investment in accountability and Iranian representatives focused on regional security national bodies such as the judiciary and dialogue. the Ombudsman.

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  1. 2026-10-10 07:51 UTC 153rd IPU assembly in Arusha, Tanzania
  2. 2026-10-09 16:20 UTC 153rd IPU assembly in Arusha, Tanzania
  3. 2026-10-07 21:15 UTC 153rd IPU assembly begins in Arusha, Tanzania
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  5. 2026-10-04 16:41 UTC 153rd IPU assembly in Arusha, Tanzania
  6. 2026-10-03 20:46 UTC 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly in Tanzania

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