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Permanent Delegation of the Parliament of Montenegro in international organizations

Important role in the way of reaching and respecting the values ​​of democracy, rule of law, human rights, as well as ensuring safety and security, the Parliament of Montenegro achieved through permanent delegation both to European and world organizations: Council of Europe, the Organization for European Security and Cooperation, the Organization North Atlantic contract and Inter-Parliamentary Union. Parliamentary cooperation underlines the importance of maintaining a connection between the leadership of international organizations and parliaments themselves, which is trying to provide exactly through the parliamentary dimension the realization of the goals and values which promotes the organization itself.
In that regard, the essential meaning of existence of the Council of Europe is to provide basic personal and democratic rights and freedoms in Europe, the most important documents brought in order to achieve this primary objective are: The European Convention on Human Rights and the establishment of the European Court of Human Rights. Furthermore, the Organization for European Security and Cooperation is biggest regional, Safety organization in the world whose main goal is the safety of all its members, which covers a wide range of activities related to all three dimensions: political-military, economic-environmental and human dimension security.
On the other hand, the organization of NATO connects Europe and North America in a unique defense and security alliance, providing collective security of the member states. It can be defined as a forum for security consultations which significantly contribute to peace and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area as well. Adapted to modern challenges NATO now operates in the field of maintenance of peace, stability and democratic order and respect for human rights, then the fight against international terrorism and the threat of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; development of sustainable relations with Russia and Ukraine, strengthening the basis for development of close cooperation with other partner countries. Finally, the Inter- Parliamentary Union, since its establishment in 1889, seeks to present the parliamentary dimension on the international scene and also seeks to present the voice of elected representatives of the people in negotiating processes emphasizing that peace and security are highly ranked on the list of priorities of the international organization.

Montenegro became member state of the Council of Europe on 11 May 2007 by the decision of the Committee of Ministers of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is composed of members of national parliaments (members and alternate members), appointed to the PACE by each member state parliament. The composition of the delegation should reflect the actual balance of powers of political parties, constituents of the national parliaments. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe deals with topics in the fields of politics, law, human rights, social policy, healthcare, family, culture, science, education, environment, agriculture, migration, refugees, demography and gender equality. In this sense, it ensures that all member states honor agreed obligations. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe meets quarterly, or four times per year for 5 days. 

Delegation of the Parliament of Montenegro to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is composed of permanent members: Mr Predrag Sekulić PhD - Head of the Delegation, Ms Draginja Vuksanović PhD and Mr Mladen Bojanić as well as deputy Mr Damir Šehović MA and Ms Snežana Jonica.

Secretary of the Delegation of the Parliament of Montenegro in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is Ms. Slava Burić, Secretary of the Committee on Human Rights and Freedoms.

During the 25th Convocation, members of the delegation of the Parliament of Montenegro to PACE participated in the following regular sessions:

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Activities of the delegation of the Parliament of Montenegro to PACE during the 24th Convocation

Since the constitution of the 24th Convocation until 14 September 2009, Delegation of the Parliament of Montenegro in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe consisted of the Head of the delegation, Mr. Predrag Bošković, permanent members Mr. Ivan Brajović and Mr. Andrija Mandić, and alternate members Ms.Valentina Radulović-Šćepanović, Džavid Šabović and Dragan Šoć.

From 14 September 2009 to 11 April 2011, the Delegation consisted of: the Head of the delegation, Mr. Predrag Sekulić, permanent members Mr. Džavid Šabović and Mr. Neven Gošović, and alternate members Ms.Valentina Radulović –Šćepanović, Mr. Ervin Spahić and Mr. Obrad Gojković.

From 11 April 2012 until the end of term of office of MPs of the 24th Convocation, Montenegrin delegation had three permanent members. The Head of the Delegation was Ms. Valentina Radulović-Šćepanović, and permanent members were Mr. Džavid Šabović and Mr. Obrad Gojković. Alternate members were MPs Mr. Zoran Vukčević, Mr. Ervin Spahić and Ms. Snežana Jonica.

During the 24th Convocation, Members of the Delegation of the Parliament of Montenegro to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe took part in its ordinary sessions and meetings as follows:

The Council of Europe Campaign to stop sexual violence against children, known as “One in five”, was launched on 29 September 2010. The campaign has two objectives: signing and ratification of the Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (Lanzarote Convention), as well as raising awareness on the true extent of sexual violence against children and measures to combat this problem. According to the statistics, every fifth child in Europe falls victim to sexual violence.

At the Fifth Meeting of PACE’s network of parliamentarians, held in Florence on 17 November

2011, the Head of the delegation of the Parliament of Montenegro to the PACE, Ms. Valentina Radulović - Šćepanović, was elected representative of the network of contact parliamentarians in the fight against sexual violence against children.

Montenegro national team for participation in the Council of Europe (CE) project “One in Five” was constituted on 2 March 2011, and on 11 April the National Plan for Campaign Activities was adopted. The plan was commended by the Council of Europe, as it can serve as an ideal model for other countries participating in the Campaign.

Within the “One in Five” campaign, numerous activities were conducted in Montenegro, including:

  • 19 and 26April 2012 - Roundtable on the topic of “Recognizing child victim of sexual violence and appropriate medical and psychological treatment” was held in the Institute for Public Health and roundtable on “Existing practical and legislative experience concerning the protection of children and minors subjected to sexual violence” was held in Cetinje;

  • 17 May 2012- Lecture on “Sexual abuse of children in tourist centres” was organized in Budva. One of the lecturers was regional expert, Ms. Gordana Flender, psychologist and psychotherapist, professor at the University of Zagreb and director of the Clinic for Child Protection in Zagreb;

  • 16 and 17 May 2012 - Thematic meeting of South East Europe Children’s Rights Ombudsman’s Network entitled “Protection of Children against Sexual Abuse and Exploitation”, was held in Podgorica;

  • 23 May 2012 - Panel discussion on the topic of “Sexual abuse of children in the context of preventing trafficking in border areas and in tourist centres” was held in Cultural Centre in Rožaje;

  • 18 June 2012 - Roundtable on “Implementation of Ethical Codes of journalists in informing about cases of sexual violence against children” was held in Children’s Home “Mladost”, Bijela. The aim of the roundtable was the improvement of awareness in this field, as well as promotion of the codes of journalists in informing about cases of sexual violence against children;

  • 26 and 27 June 2012 - Seminar on “Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse“ took place in the Ministry of Education and Sports, where educators, psychologists, special educators/speech therapists had the opportunity to exchange experiences and learn about the signs of sexual violence, as well as procedures in case of discovery of such incidence; and the second seminar was intended for the representatives of social and child protection system, health care, education and upbringing, police and judiciary, aimed at exchange of experiences, as well as defining the position and role of individual sectors in order to fulfill children’s rights and protect their interests.

Information on the activities carried out in Montenegro have been posted on the CoE official website “One in Five“Bulletin No 53, while the cover page of the Bulletin No.6 was dedicated to Montenegrin campaign “One in Five” and to the national coordinator Ms. Valentina Radulović-Šćepanović, as a sign of appreciation for her great contribution in the implementation and promotion of this project.

 

Reports:

PSSE, 26 - 30. januar 2009.
PSSE, 29. septembar – 3. oktobar 2008.
PSSE, 23 – 27. jun 2008.
PSSE, 14 – 18. april 2008.
PSSE, 21 – 25. januar 2008.
PSSE, 24 – 29. jun 2007.