New study on political violence against lawmakers - Press Conference | United Nations

Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) press briefing · February 12, 2026

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Patty Torsney, permanent observer for the IPU in New York, opened the briefing, welcomed attendees in person and online, and announced the launch of the IPU report ahead of the annual parliamentary hearing co‑organized with the Office of the President of the UN General Assembly.

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Press briefing at IPU New York launching a report, When the Public Turns Hostile, which finds widespread online and offline intimidation of parliamentarians worldwide and urges parliaments to adopt protective measures.

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