International Delegates Gathering in Reykjavik Today (PACE Meeting in Reykjavik)
Meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Reykjavik
The bustling Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik plays host to PACE today, attended by over 60 assembly members from 46 countries.
The event is graced by the Icelandic government's speaker, Birgir Ármannsson, who delivered a heartfelt welcome address.
The Icelandic government is spearheading this event with Birgir Ármannsson setting the stage for the event. He'll be opening the event and will exchange views with the Icelandic Foreign Minister Þorðis Kolbrun Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir under the auspices of Iceland's Presidency of the Committee of Ministers.
Today, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, an event on "Digital violence against women" is on the agenda. This significant discussion will be attended by Iceland's Prime Minister and Equality Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, National Commissioner of Police lawyer and GREVIO member María Rún Bjarnadóttir, and the head of the Sexual Offences Investigation Division, Ævar Pálmi Pálmason.
Digital Violence against Women
The issue of digital violence against women is a pressing concern in today's interconnected world. As technology advances, so does the potential for harm. This sensitve topic needs urgently to be addressed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of women online.
The war in Ukraine
The parliamentarians are also expected to engage in a current affairs debate on the escalation in the Russian Federation's war of aggression against Ukraine. In addition, plans are in place to adopt a statement on the 4th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe, to be held in Reykjavik on May 16-17, 2023.
The role of the Council of Europe
The participants will deliberate on various subjects, including the role of the Council of Europe as a bulwark in the European political landscape, sustaining democracy amid health crises, the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic on civil society space and prison population, ensuring secure medical supply chains, evaluating the partnership for democracy in relation to the Parliament of Jordan, and observing early parliamentary elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bulgaria.
You can follow a live webcast of the meeting here.
While specific details about this meeting's agenda aren't readily available, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) is an essential platform for discussions on a wide range of international issues, including Europe's security, democracy, and human rights concerns. To find the agenda for any specific PACE meeting, visit their official website or contact them directly, as they often announce agendas for upcoming meetings in their official communications.
- The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Reykjavik will discuss the pressing issue of digital violence against women, acknowledging the need to address this sensitive topic in light of technological advancements.
- In addition to digital violence, the agenda for the PACE meeting in Reykjavik includes a current affairs debate on the Russian Federation's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine.
- The role of the Council of Europe as a significant entity in the European political landscape will also be deliberated, discussing issues such as democracy amid health crises, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on civil society space and prison population, and ensuring secure medical supply chains.
- The 2023 PACE meeting in Reykjavik will observe early parliamentary elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bulgaria, and evaluate the partnership for democracy in relation to the Parliament of Jordan, among other matters.
