Parliament

A parliament is a legislative body that is responsible for making laws and governing a country or region. Parliaments are typically composed of elected representatives, who are chosen by the people through a democratic process. The powers and responsibilities of parliaments vary depending on the specific political system of a country.

In some countries, parliaments are bicameral, meaning that they are made up of two chambers or houses. The lower house, also known as the House of Representatives or the House of Commons, is usually responsible for initiating legislation and representing the people. The upper house, also known as the Senate or the House of Lords, is typically responsible for reviewing and approving legislation.

In other countries, parliaments are unicameral, meaning that they are made up of a single chamber. These parliaments may have similar powers and responsibilities to bicameral parliaments.

Parliaments play a central role in the political system of many countries, and they are a key institution of democratic governance.

 

 

International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Catholic Review
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International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Catholic Review

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The predators engaged in human trafficking “never take a holiday, nor can we,” a U.S congressman who holds a top international anti-trafficking post told world leaders gathered July 2-6 in Birmingham, England. Those “who exploit and abuse vulnerable women, children and men never cease in their nefarious work,” U.S. Rep. Chris Smith,…

Ugandan parliament to consider bill to stop organ trafficking
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Ugandan parliament to consider bill to stop organ trafficking

The Uganda parliament will consider a bill regulating the harvesting and trade of human organs and tissues as authorities attempt to address organ trafficking concerns. Reuters’ reports on the situation regarding the trade in organs and tissues from unwitting donors has attracted public interest in Uganda. In addition, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project…

International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Angelus News
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International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking – Angelus News

The predators engaged in human trafficking “never take a holiday, nor can we,” a U.S congressman who holds a top international anti-trafficking post told world leaders gathered July 2-6 in Birmingham, England. Those “who exploit and abuse vulnerable women, children and men never cease in their nefarious work,” U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said during…

UK Home Office launches new assault on the rights of modern slavery survivors
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UK Home Office launches new assault on the rights of modern slavery survivors

These changes, which subject survivors to blame and shame, will push traumatised and stigmatised survivors further into hiding. We know this, because so many survivors have told us so. Whilst campaigning against Part 5 of the bill, one survivor told us that it took her months to disclose the details of her sexual and criminal…

1,623 victims of child trafficking rescued from 16 states in June: BBA – Tribune India
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1,623 victims of child trafficking rescued from 16 states in June: BBA – Tribune India

PTI New Delhi, July 1 Sunil worked at a Chennai bakery for 12 hours a day for an income so meagre that it did not meet even his own expenses and innocent indulgences. He is just 14. Sixteen-year-old Renu worked as a domestic help in a posh locality in Delhi, sacrificing her childhood. Separated by…

Illegal Migration: MEPs stand with Morocco against human trafficking mafias – The North Africa Post – The North Africa Post
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Illegal Migration: MEPs stand with Morocco against human trafficking mafias – The North Africa Post – The North Africa Post

Several members of the European Parliament have voiced support to Morocco’s humane management of illegal migration, describing the North African Kingdom as a reliable and strategic partner in the fight against human smuggling and trafficking. Commenting the latest violent mass crossing attempt by illegal sub-Saharan migrants from Northern Moroccan region of Nador into Spanish enclave…

London’s First Organ Trafficking Trial
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London’s First Organ Trafficking Trial

A Nigerian senator’s arrest marks the spread of a common Third World crime into new territory. Nigerian Senate president Bukola Saraki (R) and his deputy Ike Ekweremadu (L) leave the courtroom after being charged with falsifying parliamentary rules to get elected in Abuja, on June 27, 2016. (Philip Ojisua/AFP via Getty Images) The only surprising…

IOM Director General's Executive Office | International Organization for Migration
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IOM Director General's Executive Office | International Organization for Migration

The Department of External Relations is responsible for supporting and coordinating the Organization’s relations with its Member States, intergovernmental organizations and civil society. The Department leads and coordinates IOM’s external engagements, including IOM’s support for global and regional consultative processes. The Department coordinates the Organization’s participation in multilateral mechanisms, conferences and processes and follow-up to…