The 147th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) kicks off Monday in Angolan capital, Luanda, with the focus on promotion of peace and democracy.
Several delegations from around the world are in Luanda to take part in the event to run from October 23 to 27, which will be an opportunity for parliamentarians to outline the paths for peace and democracy for their countries.
The Standing Committee for Democracy and Human Rights will discuss the"trafficking in orphanages" and the role of parliaments in reducing the damage. This is the first time in the organization's history that an election will be held with only female candidates and all from the African continent. The second Global Parliamentary Summit on Countering Terrorism and Preventing Violent Extremism is to be discussed Wednesday with special emphasis on the deteriorating security situation in Africa, in the Sahel region.