As it celebrates its 125th anniversary, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) says it will continue to push for greater democracy, gender equality and human rights for parliamentarians around the world. In an interview with VOA, IPU Secretary-General, Anders Johnsson reflected on the evolution of his organization as he prepares to step down after 16 years in office.
The IPU was still adapting to changes brought about by the end of the Cold War when Anders Johnsson was elected secretary-general in 1998. At that time, it was largely an organization operating on an international level, with two major assemblies and not much …read more
Source: Voice of America
