International Human Rights Day 2022
There will be a debate on International Human Rights Day 2022 in Westminster Hall on 8 December 2022 at 13:30. This debate will be led by Margaret Ferrier MP.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls 2022
There will be a debate on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls in Westminster Hall on 1 December 2022 at 15:00. This debate will be led by Jackie Doyle-Price MP.
UK military in the Sahel: Developments in 2022
This paper provides a broad overview of developments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger since UK forces joined MINUSMA, the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, in 2020.
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Debate Pack
UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities
There will be a Backbench Business Committee debate on the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 24 November 2022 in the House of Commons Chamber. The debate will be opened by Marsha de Cordova MP.
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Research Briefing
UK forces in Estonia
The UK doubled the number of troops in Estonia in early 2022. Will this continue in 2023?
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Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current conflict in Ukraine.
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Debate Pack
The Western Balkans and the Council of Europe
A Westminster Hall debate on the Western Balkans and Council of Europe is scheduled for Wednesday 16 November 2022, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by John Howell MP.
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Research Briefing
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly and UK delegations
Since being formed in 1955, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly has provided a forum for parliamentarians from the NATO Member States to promote debate on key security challenges, facilitate mutual understanding and support national parliamentary oversight of defence matters. The Assembly also helps to strengthen the transatlantic relationship and provides many opportunities for North American and European parliamentarians to discuss their concerns, interests and differences.
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Research Briefing
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: UK implementation
Explains what the UN CRPD is, how it works and describes the investigations into the UK’s compliance with the convention.
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Research Briefing
Military assistance to Ukraine since the Russian invasion
What weapons and other military support have been given to Ukraine by the UK, the US and its allies and partners? What military assistance is NATO and the EU providing? This paper focuses on the military assistance provided to Ukraine since the Russian invasion started on 24 February 2022.
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Insight
The UN General Assembly condemns Russia: But what can it actually do?
What powers does the UN have to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
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Research Briefing
Implications of the Russian-backed referendums in Ukraine
At the end of September 2022 referendums on joining the Russian Federation were held in four Russian- occupied regions of Ukraine: Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. Treaties of accession were subsequently signed by President Putin in early October. Many countries have called the referendums and consequent annexation a "sham" and a violation of international law.
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Research Briefing
Afghanistan: One year under a Taliban government
One year after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan the country faces a multitude of political, economic and humanitarian crises. The security situation is increasing fragile and human rights abuses, particularly of women and girls, is widely documented.
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Research Briefing
The Commonwealth and Human Rights
Describes the Commonwealth's work on human rights and the issues it seeks to address, such as the economic empowerment of women and preventing modern slavery.
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Insight
Defence spending pledges by NATO members since Russia invaded Ukraine
Which NATO members spend 2% of GDP on defence and how have pledges changed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
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