Welcoming the annual parliamentary hearings at the United Nations , as well as other specialized parliamentary meetings organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union in cooperation with the United Nations in the context of major United Nations conferences and events , Welcoming also the growing cooperation between the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the new United Nations bodies , in particular the Peacebuilding Commission , the Development Cooperation Forum and the Human Rights Council , in support of the shared goals of democratic governance , national dialogue and reconciliation , respect and promotion of human rights , and enhanced development effectiveness , Recognizing in particular the work of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in the areas of gender equality , the empowerment of women and combating violence against women , and the close cooperation between the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the relevant United Nations bodies , including the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women ( UNWomen ) and the Commission on the Status of Women , Recognizing the effective cooperation between the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women , national parliaments and the InterParliamentary Union in the organization of the national review of international commitments ,