Theme: Human Rights

The IPU has published a new toolkit to encourage parliaments and policymakers worldwide to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their functions and legislative efforts in a comprehensive manner. The toolkit, SDG-informed legislative scrutiny, helps parliaments to translate the SDGs into national laws, to hold governments accountable for the implementation of the goals and to align budgets with […]

End-of-year message from the IPU leadership In a year marked by the highest number of countries in conflict since World War II, the IPU theme of the year – peace and security – resonated strongly, aligning with the founding values of the IPU, which was born out of the peace movement in 1889. Despite immense […]

The IPU has published two new resources to help parliaments unlock the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their efficiency, effectiveness and productivity while mitigating the risks of this rapidly evolving technology. The Guidelines for AI in parliament offer a comprehensive framework for parliaments to understand and implement AI responsibly and effectively. They provide practical guidance on […]