14:00 to 16:00 CEST (Geneva time)

In 2026, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) will mark International Youth Day by offering a space for sharing and showcasing initiatives to strengthen diversity among women and youth in politics. Knowledge-building and advocacy initiatives aimed at inspiring action to build more representative and inclusive parliaments will be explored, including ones offered through the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement Initiative (WYDE).

The briefing will be an opportunity to:

• showcase resources and knowledge products on diverse political representation;
• explore advocacy strategies and initiatives to promote younger and more diverse parliaments;
• encourage sustained collaboration among young parliamentarians, civil society organizations (CSOs) and partners.

This briefing is part of the IPU Empowerment Series and the WYDE | Women's Leadership Initiative and will be open to young parliamentarians, WYDE partners, experts and representatives of civil society, including from the Generation Equality Forum.

Simultaneous interpretation will be available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.