The IPU facilitates parliamentary diplomacy and empowers parliaments and parliamentarians to promote peace, democracy and sustainable development around the world.
Nearly every country in the world has some form of parliament. Parliamentary systems fall into two categories: bicameral and unicameral. Out of 190 national parliaments in the world, 78 are bicameral (156 chambers) and 112 are unicameral, making a total of 268 chambers of parliament with some 44,000 members of parliament. IPU membership is made up of 180 national parliaments
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) was constituted under the United Nations Charter to help nations settle disputes peacefully in accordance with international law.
Throughout the year, the IPU and its Members organize many events for parliamentarians to exchange good practices, acquire the latest information and identify avenues for action.
The IPU has been collecting data on parliaments since its inception in 1889, including information on women’s participation in politics since 1945. In this section, discover the IPU's knowledge bank for and about parliaments.
Information seminar on the structure and functioning of the Inter-Parliamentary Union for French-speaking participants (Virtual meeting)
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Summary
This is an information seminar for parliamentary staff who serve as Secretaries of IPU Groups or are responsible for the relationship of their respective parliaments with the IPU. The seminar is intended to provide them with an opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of the IPU, and hence facilitate their work in advising and assisting parliament and its members on all matters relating to the IPU, its programmes and activities, structures and working methods.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Information Seminar this year will be an online event. It will take place during the week of 15 to 19 June and will be conducted in French.