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Follow us as we empower #parliaments and #MPs to promote #peace, #democracy, and sustainable development as the global organization of national #parliaments. Find out more at ipu.org #IPU
"When the public turns hostile: Political violence against parliamentarians" is the latest #IPU report detailing the full scale of the intimidation + abuse directed at #MPs by the public, both online and off.
Read the full report
β‘οΈhttp://ipu.org/PVAP
Watch live the opening of the 2026 IPU Parliamentary Hearing at the United Nations, led by the President of the General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, and the President of the IPU, Dr. Tulia Ackson, from 10:00 ET 16:00 CET today!
ipu.org/PH26
It is time to adopt a new governance model based on a 50:50 power-sharing between women + men.
#IPU's new "Plan of action for gender parity in parliaments," recognises the 3οΈβ£ dimensions of gender parity.
Download now
ipu.org/PAGPP
How can MPs build support and find allies to champion sexual and reproductive health rights? #IPU's latest podcast, with @petrabayr.bsky.social and Sen. Catherine Muyeka Mumma, discuss how MPs are working with civil society to achieve better access for #SRHR.
β‘οΈipu.org/onair
During #IPU's latest podcast, Sen. Catherine Muyeka Mumma calls on all #MPs to consider that sexual and reproductive rights are fundamental human rights.
Listen to the latest "IPU on Air" podcast #15
ipu.org/onair
Can #parliaments help ensure that the UN receives the predictable and balanced resources it needs to remain effective?
The #IPU's 2026 Parliamentary Hearing at the UN will consider the UN at 80. In partnership with @UN_PGA #UN80
Find out more
ipu.org/PH26
As the #IPU's Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians meets in Geneva, the IPU congratulates the Committeeβs new President, Ms. Nominchimeg Odsuren of Mongolia, and new VP, Mr. Harry Kamboni of Zambia
Discover more about the Committee
ipu.org/CHRP
The #IPU's forthcoming webinar "Building literacy in Parliaments" will take a deep dive into the opportunities + risks the technology presents + explore how parliaments can support AI literacy. Register now
ipu.org/AIliteracy
What's coming up in February for MPs at the #IPU?
π§Introducing the AI Maturity Framework
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4 February
π§2026 IPU Parliamentary Hearing at the #UN
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12-13 February
π§Regional Seminar for Parliaments of the Western Balkans
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23-24 February
ipu.org/events
In 2025, Asamblea Nacional de PanamΓ‘ organised an AI-focused conference with Parlamento Latinoamericano y CaribeΓ±, #EU, + International IDEA to consider the use of AI in legislative processes.
Discover #IPU's latest AI updates from 57 parliaments and counting
ipu.org/PA-AI
"Nurturing hope, securing #peace, and ensuring justice for future generations" will be the theme of the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly, hosted by @tbmmresmi.bsky.social, and taking place from 15-19 April in TΓΌrkiye
Registration opens on 26 Jan
ipu.org/152
#IPU152
#IPU's Innovation Tracker #24 outlines how smaller #parliaments can navigate their #AI journey, how to start conversations about AI, and what resources are needed to introduce AI in parliaments, regardless of size.
Read more
ipu.org/innovation-tracker/issue-24
The European Parliament Human Rights Subcommittee hosted Senator Γtienne Blanc in his capacity as IPU Parliament Chair of the Committee on Human Rights of Parliamentarians.
βοΈβ We stand with those defending human rights and democratic values. Their fight is our fight.
#parliamentarydiplomacy
The IPU recently developed a Maturity Framework for #AI in Parliaments, tailored to the specific needs of parliamentary organisations.
#IPU's latest Innovation Tracker #24 outlines the Framework's benefits.
Find out more
ipu.org/innovation-tracker/issue-24
"Our work as MPs can benefit from greater awareness of the influence + importance of religion + belief, + their contribution to the welfare of humankind."
Marrakesh CommuniquΓ© 2023
How aware is your parliament?
DL #IPU's 2025 report π
ipu.org/IFR2
The 28th Conference of Speakers & Presiding Officers of the #Commonwealth #CSPOC2026 was inaugurated today at the historic Parliament of India by the Prime Minister of India, Hon. Shri Narendra Modi & attended by 61 Speakers from 45 Parliaments
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The @UN recently established two bodies to bring order to the #artificialintelligence global landscape.
But will these, alongside other governance structures, counter the risks that #AI poses?
#IPU's Briefing for #MPs on UN Processes #12
ipu.org/GGAIUN
Global military expenditure rose to a record estimate of USD 2.7 trillion in 2024 - How can parliaments ensure that it is spent effectively in the interests of transparency, accountability and #democracy?
Download the #IPU's most recent Issue Brief now
ipu.org/MILEX-PR
Heading into 2026, the #IPU has grown to 183 Member Parliaments, close to universal coverage.
Globally, 27.2% of the world's MPs are women, and 19.11% of the world's MPs are under the age of 40.
Find out more about our work
ipu.org
Simple, low-cost practices are already making a big difference in reducing #methane emissions.
Access #IPU's #climateaction issue brief, Methane Matters: Three steps for Parliamentary action to find out more.
#Parliaments4thePlanet
ipu.org/MM25
#Parliaments and the United Nations: Better together, delivering for the people, is the theme for #IPU's 2026 Parliamentary Hearing at the United Nations, 12-13 February.
Hosting a series of thought-provoking debates, with a focus on #humanrights, DL the agenda
ipu.org/PH26
#IPU's latest toolkit, Methane matters: Three steps for parliamentary action, outlines key facts and introduces a three-step approach for #MPs to take effective action on #methane and #climatechange from the local to global level.
#Parliaments4thePlanet
β‘οΈ ipu.org/mm25
Find out more about upcoming #IPU events:
ππ½Global governance of #AI: How prepared is the @un.org?
ππ½179th Session of the Committee on the #HumanRights of #MPs
ππ½Parliamentary Hearing at the #UnitedNations
ππ½Regional Seminar for #Parliaments of the Western Balkans
β‘οΈ ipu.org/events
Moving into parliamentary life is a pivotal moment for any MP.
The #IPU and the Association of SGs of #Parliaments (ASGP) produced a 2025 toolkit to support this process.
The Welcoming New Parliamentarians report offers insights and inspiration for all #MPs.
Find out more
β‘οΈ ipu.org/WNMPS
With most #parliaments at different stages when it comes to #AI adoption, the #IPU's Maturity Framework for AI in #parliaments guides and supports #MPs during the artificial intelligence adoption process.
Access the toolkit:
ipu.org/MFAI
In 2026, the #IPU is putting #humanrights in the spotlight as our theme of the year.
We will continue to shine a light on #democracy, together with the global parliamentary community.
We wish you all a peaceful festive season, and look forward to working together in 2β£0β£2β£6β£.
The #IPU has been gathering testimonies from women working in #parliaments since 2016, including #WomenMPs.
In 2025 we published the report Sexism, Harassment and #VAW in Parliaments in the Asia-Pacific region.π
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β‘οΈ ipu.org/VAWP-AP
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#IPU on air podcasts feature conversations with #MPs and parliamentary experts on a range of issues from leadership, reproductive #health rights, #orphanagetrafficking, #climate legislation and #interfaith dialogue.
Catch up on all episodes π₯
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