A delegation from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), led by Akiyo Miguel Afouda, the Senior Program Officer for Governance, recently met with the Speaker of Parliament. This meeting took place in anticipation of the upcoming 2025 Human and Children’s Rights Conference.
The IPU delegation’s visit aimed to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy and cooperation between the IPU and the Parliament of Ghana. The meeting provided an opportunity for the two sides to discuss ways to enhance collaboration and promote human and children’s rights in Ghana and beyond.
Key Areas of Focus.
During the meeting, the IPU delegation and the Speaker of Parliament focused on several key areas, including:
– Promoting Human and Children’s Rights: The IPU delegation emphasized the importance of promoting and protecting human and children’s rights in Ghana. They discussed ways to strengthen the country’s legal framework and institutions to ensure that these rights are respected and protected.
– Parliamentary Oversight: The meeting also touched on the role of parliament in overseeing the government’s implementation of human and children’s rights. The IPU delegation highlighted the need for effective parliamentary oversight to ensure that the government is held accountable for its actions.
– Capacity Building: The IPU delegation and the Speaker of Parliament discussed the need for capacity building for members of parliament and parliamentary staff. They emphasized the importance of providing training and technical assistance to enhance the capacity of parliament to promote and protect human and children’s rights.
2025 Human and Children’s Rights Conference.
The meeting was held in anticipation of the upcoming 2025 Human and Children’s Rights Conference.
The conference will bring together parliamentarians, human rights experts, and other stakeholders to discuss key issues related to human and children’s rights.
The IPU delegation and the Speaker of Parliament discussed ways to ensure that the conference is a success and that it achieves its objectives.
The meeting between the IPU delegation and the Speaker of Parliament was a significant step towards strengthening parliamentary diplomacy and cooperation between the IPU and the Parliament of Ghana.
The two sides are committed to working together to promote and protect human and children’s rights in Ghana and beyond. The upcoming 2025 Human and Children’s Rights Conference will provide a platform for parliamentarians and other stakeholders to discuss key issues related to human and children’s rights and to find solutions to the challenges facing these rights.
