151st IPU Assembly and related meetings to take place in Geneva in mid-October
The 151st Assembly of the IPU will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 19-23 October 2025. All IPU statutory bodies, including the Governing Council, Standing Committees, Committees on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians and on Middle East Questions, as well as the Forum of Women Parliamentarians and the Forum of Young MPs, will meet on this occasion.
The General Debate will focus on the overall theme Upholding humanitarian norms and supporting humanitarian action in times of crisis and provide a platform for delegates to deliberate, exchange views and galvanize parliamentary action in this area. The Assembly will adopt resolutions on the emergency item and on the subject item taken up by the Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights entitled Recognizing and supporting the victims of illegal international adoption and taking measures to prevent this practice.
The Standing Committee on Peace and Security will debate a resolution on “The role of parliaments in establishing robust post-conflict management mechanisms and restoring a just and lasting peace”, and the Committee for Sustainable Development will debate a resolution on ” Building a fair and sustainable global economy: The role of parliaments in combating protectionism, reducing tariffs and preventing corporate tax evasion”. As well as this, The United Nations Affairs and other IPU bodies will also convene for discussions on a wide range of issues and BGIPU will undertake a busy programme of bilateral meetings. The Assembly is expected to conclude with the adoption of an outcome document on the overall theme of the General Debate.
IPU SG Chungong addresses the 149th IPU Assembly held in October 2024 at the CICG which will also host the 151st IPU Assembly
