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SECO Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly

The Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) and the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Ms. Teresa Ribeiro, co-hosted a webinar on the safety of women journalists online. The meeting included opening remarks by Ms. Teresa Ribeiro and Mr. Johan Büser, Rapporteur of the OSCE PA General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions. Presentations were then made by the following panellists: Ms. Barbara Trionfi, Executive Director of the International Press Institute, Ms. Paulina Gutierrez, Legal Officer at ARTICLE 19 and the Rt. Hon. John Whittingdale, head of the U.K. delegation to the OSCE PA.

The Honourable Dr. Hedy Fry, P.C., M.P., head of the Canadian delegation to the OSCE PA and the OSCE PA Special Representative on Gender Issues, delivered closing remarks. Among other points, she spoke about the consequences of violence against women journalists, including the ways by which it reduces diversity among journalists, undermines journalism and reduces trust in facts. She also highlighted some of the challenges associated with regulating online violence and identified the need for parliamentarians to work together to prevent gender-based violence online. Mr. Earl Dreeshen, M.P., also attended the event.

CCOM Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

The CPA’s international executive committee (EXCO) meets twice a year, in the spring and just before the annual meeting. The CPA’s constitution authorizes it to control and manage the activities and business of the association. The international executive committee has about 35 members and is led by the chairperson of the CPA. The committee is made up of the officers of the CPA and three representatives from each region (except Africa, which has six representatives given its size).

The Canadian Branch was represented by the Mr. Terry Duguid, M.P.

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