Voices and videos
Dr. Somayeh Rafiei
16/01/2024

Interview with Dr. Somayeh Rafiei, Chair of the Environmental Committee of the Parliament of Iran

How is climate change affecting your country? Currently, one of the most significant impacts of climate change in the Persian Gulf Region is the increase in sand and dust storms. The region is particularly prone to these storms due to
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Voices and videos
Tulia Ackson
09/01/2024

Interview with Tulia Ackson, IPU President

Tulia Ackson, Speaker of the Parliament of Tanzania, became the 31st IPU President following elections in November 2023. In her first IPU interview, she describes her journey to the Presidency and outlines her main priorities for the next three years.
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Internship

Internship for the youth participation programme

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Background The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization of national parliaments. We promote democratic governance, institutions and values, working with parliaments and parliamentarians to articulate and respond to the needs and aspirations of the people. We work for peace

Geneva
Switzerland

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News in brief
AI
20/12/2023

Parliaments and AI: Going beyond the buzz

Huge strides in artificial intelligence (AI) have dominated the headlines these past few months. But beyond the buzz, what are the risks but also the opportunities when it comes to democracy, human rights and the rule of law? Will AI
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Virtual event

Workshops for parliamentarians on AI 2/3- The emerging impacts of artificial intelligence on society

Feb152024
This session is part of the series of capacity-building Workshops for parliamentarians on AI, in preparation for the forthcoming IPU resolution on The impact of artificial intelligence on democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
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Case studies
Cambodia
20/12/2023

From brown to green: The environmental evolution of Cambodia’s Parliament

The Parliament of Cambodia is taking steps to reduce its environmental impact and promote eco-friendly practices in a good example of how to decarbonize a parliament. The adoption of solar power on the Senate’s premises efficiently cuts down on carbon
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Voices and videos
Ackson and Chungong
19/12/2023

2023: A more global and inclusive IPU

End of year message from the IPU leadership On the eve of its 135th year, the IPU has never been so close to universal membership, with the accession in 2023 of the parliaments of Liberia and the Bahamas, our 179th
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Consultancy

Junior Consultancy- Disarmament and Conflict prevention

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The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization of national parliaments. It has a membership of 180 Member Parliaments. The IPU promotes democratic governance, institutions, and values, working with parliaments and parliamentarians to articulate and respond to the needs and
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Staff

Human Rights Associate Officer- P2

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Organizational setting and reporting relationships: The associate officer will work in the Human Rights Programme of the Division of Programmes of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. In performing his/her duties, the associate officer will report to the Manager of the Human Rights

Chem. du Pommier 5
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Switzerland

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