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Chinese Parliament and the IPU reinforce their partnership

The National People’s Congress (NPC) of China has announced a renewed five-year voluntary contribution of US$1.5 million to the IPU. The funding will support the IPU’s work on sustainable development and climate action. The announcement was made in Geneva during
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15SWSP

Women parliamentary leaders unite in Geneva for gender equality and peace

The 15th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament drew more than 330 participants from 37 countries, including 30 Women Speakers. Organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in partnership with the Swiss Parliament, the event coincided with several key milestones in
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six things you may not know about Speakers of Parliament

Six things to know about Speakers of Parliament

Speakers of Parliament have played an important role in democracy for nearly 650 years. From the first Speaker of Parliament, Sir Thomas Hungerford to first female Speaker of Parliament Olga Ruder-Zeynek, here are six things you may not know about
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Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament

What is the World Conference of Speakers of Parliament?

Every five years, the IPU, in close cooperation with the United Nations, convenes a World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. This World Conference aims to advance strong and effective multilateralism, with the UN at its core and where parliaments and
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Empowerment series for young parliamentarians – international youth day showcase: platforms and initiatives for youth political empowerment

Aug122025
This briefing is part of the IPU Empowerment Series and the WYDE | Women's Leadership Initiative.

The IPU’s ‘Achieving gender equality, action by action’ campaign aims to mobilize the global parliamentary community to accelerate progress in achieving gender equality in politics and society. With progress on women’s representation in parliaments stalling, and a concerning rollback of women’s rights in some countries, the campaign emphasizes the urgency of immediate action, inviting members of parliament to lead by example and commit to transformative actions that advance gender equality.

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