Past events

In this section, (re)discover the IPU's past events. For events prior to 2018, please consult our archives. 

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IPU Parliamentary Meeting on the occasion of the UN General Assembly 2026

Sep232026

United States

The IPU will convene an event for all parliamentarians travelling to New York as part of their national (governmental) delegation attending the opening High-Level Week of the 81st General Assembly of the United Nations.
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Artificial intelligence as a tool to guarantee children’s right to inclusive and quality education: opportunities and risks

Sep212026
In the framework of their joint effort to promote child rights, the IPU and the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) are organizing an online briefing to discuss the opportunities offered by AI for quality education, whilst highlighting
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Parliamentary session “Engaging parliamentarians in sustainable trade in services” in the context of the WTO Public Forum

Sep172026

WTO HQ, Geneva, Switzerland

This year’s parliamentary session at the WTO Public Forum is entitled Engaging parliamentarians in sustainable trade in services. While trade in services has grown considerably, the costs of trading services are about twice as high as the trade costs for
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Webinar Keeping sexual and reproductive health and rights at the heart of Universal Health Coverage

Sep162026
The webinar will introduce the new IPU–WHO parliamentary brief Committing to sexual and reproductive health and rights through universal health coverage: An investment in people and highlight practical actions parliamentarians can take to strengthen legislation, financing, oversight and accountability.
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Towards effective action for the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment

Sep072026
Champion MPs and members of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, will provide practical insights on the topic.
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12th IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians

Sep042026
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Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Reclaiming human rights, justice and dignity for all in turbulent times
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IPU webinar for parliaments of States recently reviewed or scheduled for review by the CEDAW Committee in 2026 and subsequent sessions.

Sep022026
Following up on the series of webinars held since 2022, and the 2023 edition of the handbook for parliamentarians on CEDAW, this webinar aims to provide targeted support and practical guidance to strengthen parliamentary engagement within the CEDAW review process.
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2026 Interregional Seminar on the Achievement of the SDGs for Parliaments of Developing Countries

Aug242026
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Jointly organized by the IPU and the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, the 2026 Interregional Seminar on the Achievement of the SDGs will provide a select number of parliaments from developing countries with the opportunity to discuss ways to
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Human Rights Due Diligence in Arms Transfers: A shared responsibility

Aug262026
The IPU and the American Bar Association Center for Human Rights will co-organize an online side event on the margins of the Twelfth Conference of States Parties (CSP12) to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).
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International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

Aug212026
Building on the Model Legislative Provisions developed jointly by the IPU, UNODC and UNOCT, the webinar will focus on advancing access to justice through parliamentary action while exploring how victims’ experiences can help inform public policy, strengthen resilience and contribute
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EMPOWERMENT SERIES FOR YOUNG PARLIAMENTARIANS – INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2026: BUILDING YOUNGER AND MORE DIVERSE PARLIAMENTS

Aug122026
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.
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Seventeenth Workshop Of Parliamentary Scholars And Parliamentarians

Jul252026
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Wroxton College
Oxfordshire
, United Kingdom

The “Seventeenth Workshop of Parliamentary Scholars and Parliamentarians” is co-sponsored by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Centre for Legislative Studies of the University of Hull.
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IPU Parliamentary Forum at the 2026 UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Jul142026
This year’s IPU Parliamentary Forum will begin with a focus on SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities, one of five goals under review at the 2026 HLPF.
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Geneva AI Governance Week – Ensuring parliaments are represented in international AI governance

Jul062026
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Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva will host the largest concentration of international artificial intelligence (AI) governance activity to date. Three major events will be held in one week at the Palexpo convention centre: the inaugural Global Dialogue on AI Governance, the World Summit on
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Protection of the natural environment in armed conflict

Jul092026
The webinar will bring together experts in IHL and environment policy to discuss the protection of the natural environment during armed conflict.
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Virtual event

Tackling AI-generated sexualized deepfakes

Jun252026
Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026 Time: 16:00–17:00 (Geneva, CEST)
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EMPOWERMENT SERIES FOR YOUNG PARLIAMENTARIANS – Masterclass on using AI in day-to-day work

Jun172026
Artificial intelligence (AI), is increasingly transforming the way people work. Parliaments are no exception.
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Digital accessibility at the European Parliament

Jun112026
The webinar will present the Digital Accessibility Officer Network, quality control audits, and compliance reporting tools such as the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. The session will close with a live demonstration of the Citizens’ App, showing how high-level policy translates
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Seminar

Regional seminar: Human Rights in the Digital Era. AI and Social Media: Opportunity or Threat for Youth?

Jun082026
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Warsaw, Poland

Co-organized by the IPU's Twelve Plus Geopolitical Group, the Sejm and Senate of Poland and the IPU, this regional seminar is entitled “Human Rights in the Digital Era. AI and Social Media: “Opportunity or Threat for Youth?”.
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Conference

IPU Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians 2026

Jun022026
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Belgrade, Republic of Serbia
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