International Day of Parliamentarism: The Role of Parliaments in Protecting Human Rights
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This article discusses the International Day of Parliamentarism, celebrating the role of parliaments in upholding human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. It highlights how parliaments translate human rights commitments into laws and policies that protect freedoms, dignity, and participation for all people.
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· 3 pulledThe future of human rights is written in parliaments
Human rights are fundamental to the effective functioning of parliaments because they provide the legal and democratic framework that protects the freedoms, dignity and participation of all people
Parliaments play a central role in translating human rights commitments into law
The purpose of the day is to celebrate the fundamental principles of parliamentarism and its role in supporting the rule of law and the protection and promotion of human rights.
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