News in brief
AFP
26/04/2023

Three ways you can decarbonize your parliament

One of the key objectives of the IPU’s new climate change campaign Parliaments for the Planet is to encourage parliaments and parliamentarians to become greener and lead by example. Here are some tips on how to get your parliament on the road to net-zero.
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Consultancy

Consultant- SDG-informed scrutiny throughout the legislative cycle: a self-assessment toolkit

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To effectively advance the implementation of the SDGs, parliaments should help build a solid legal framework which duly takes into account the interdisciplinary nature of the SDGs and their three dimensions – economic, social and environmental – by: drafting laws
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Voices and videos
Sahar Albazar
26/04/2023

A conversation with...Sahar Albazar, Egypt

As part of the IPU series called 'A conversation with...', we interview parliamentarians from all over the world to find out who they represent and what motivates them. In this edition, we discover Sahar Albazar, a parliamentarian from Egypt and
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Statements
Mugabi
25/04/2023

IPU condemns attack against MP Susan Mugabi

The IPU vehemently condemns the violent attack against Ugandan opposition MP, Susan Mugabi that took place on 21 April. According to the information received by the IPU, Ms. Mugabi was allegedly assaulted by the police, leaving her in a critical
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Internship

Parline database on national parliaments

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The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization of national parliaments. The IPU has published the Parline database on national parliaments since 1996. The database provides reference information on the structure and working methods of all national parliaments in the
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News in brief
solar
19/04/2023

The IPCC’s 6th world warning. What does it mean for parliamentarians?

The IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report is sobering reading - and should galvanize action around the world. Parliamentarians are on the frontline.
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In this edition we look at the highlights of the discussions during the launch of the World e-Parliament Report. We look at how the Chamber of Deputies of Italy and the Parliament of Malawi digitally transform parliamentary processes and work, and announce the 3rd edition of the Transforming Parliaments webinar series.

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