Through its programme of activities, the BGIPU seeks to engage Parliamentarians in key global issues and works to expand awareness and understanding of foreign relations and the contribution to be made by the UK Parliament to consolidate parliamentary democracy worldwide.
Here you can read the reports of our activities, including our Outward Delegations, IPU conferences and events and inward visits to Westminster.
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More than 300 young parliamentarians from some 150 countries are expected at the tenth IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians from 12-14 September 2024 in Yerevan, Armenia. The event is being co-organized by the IPU and the National Assembly of Armenia. The annual IPU Conference serves as a unique global platform for young parliamentarians under 45 to […]
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has published a new toolkit designed to equip parliamentarians worldwide with innovative approaches to address conflict and promote peace. Human security and common security to build peace offers a comprehensive guide for legislators to tackle security challenges both domestically and internationally. Conflicts on the rise The 2024 Global Peace Index, a leading measure of […]
Find out how the IPU’s new toolkit Human security and common security to build peace offers a comprehensive guide for legislators to tackle security challenges both domestically and internationally. Watch now.
The 149th Assembly of the IPU will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 13-17 October 2024. 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 […]
The Common Principles for Support to Parliaments outlines 10 ways that parliaments can become stronger and more effective. Their core tenet is that parliaments are responsible for their own development while taking an inclusive approach by involving all political persuasions, as well as parliamentary staff and other relevant stakeholders. The Common Principles were first drafted 10 years […]
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), on behalf of the global parliamentary community, vehemently condemns the new “Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice” law issued by the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan on 21 August 2024. The law adds to the litany of unacceptable limitations to women’s rights and freedoms in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover three […]
In a collaborative effort, the IPU and the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) have conducted a study aimed at enhancing the capacities of national parliaments to address the health needs of vulnerable and marginalized women, children and adolescents. This study underscores the importance of evidence-based approaches and the necessity for continuous monitoring […]
As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena? The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional […]
When ChatGPT was launched in 2022, the world crossed a new frontier in technological advancement. With the development and deployment of large language models, a new chapter opened in the development of artificial intelligence (AI). This presented an opportunity for parliaments to explore ways to close the gap between technological advancements and the pace of […]
We, the members of the IPU Executive Committee, have reviewed current developments in Ukraine. We deplore the ongoing loss of life and suffering caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the countless victims of the protracted war, which continues to cause widespread […]
