When the National Assembly of Suriname needed a new solution for sharing documents and internal communication, it turned to the cloud. Using IBM’s Connection Cloud, they have replaced traditional IT systems with a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. The National Assembly now uses a single platform for communication, sharing and planning of parliamentary work, which includes mobile access and collaborative document editing.

Voices and videos
Shahzaib Durrani
15/08/2019

Three questions for Shahzaib Durrani, young MP, Pakistan

Voices is part of a new IPU web series in which we interview parliamentarians from around the world. The views and opinions they express are their own and do not necessarily reflect the IPU’s position. Shahzaib Durrani, young MP from
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Voices and videos
Rayya Al-Manthari
14/08/2019

Three questions for Rayya al-Manthari, young MP, Oman

Voices is part of a new IPU web series in which we interview parliamentarians from around the world. The views and opinions they express are their own and do not necessarily reflect the IPU’s position. Rayya al-Manthari, young MP from
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Declaration on Criteria for Free and Fair Elections

Election officials count ballot papers at a voting station in Lusaka, January 20, 2015
Unanimously adopted by the Inter-Parliamentary Council at its 154th session (Paris, 26 March 1994) The Inter-Parliamentary Council, Reaffirming the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights which establish that the
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Voices and videos
Marta Grande
13/08/2019

Three questions for Marta Grande, young MP, Italy

Voices is part of a new IPU web series in which we interview parliamentarians from around the world. The views and opinions they express are their own and do not necessarily reflect the IPU’s position. Marta Grande, young MP from
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Voices and videos
Melvin Bouva
12/08/2019

International Youth Day: Highlighting the importance and value of youth

Statement by Melvin Bouva, President of the IPU Forum of Young Parliamentarians and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Suriname on International Youth Day International Youth Day is a recognition of one of humanity’s most valuable resources: the enthusiasm
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News in brief
Youth parliament in the UK
12/08/2019

Empowering Young MPs on International Youth Day

On 12 August, International Youth Day, the IPU celebrates young parliamentarians and youth participation in political life.
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Ms. H. Al-Helaissi

Saudi Arabia

Past events

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

Italy
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