IPUparliament

@IPUparliament

Follow us as we empower parliaments + #MPs to promote #peace, #democracy and sustainable development as the global organization of national #parliaments.

Geneva, Switzerland

Joined March 2012

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IPUparliament@IPUparliament · 11 h

As #MPs prepare for the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament next week, discover the history of the Conference, held every five years since 2000, and what to expect from the event in Geneva this year, hosted by #IPU and @UN. #6WCSP ➡️ipu.org/6WCSP

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IPUparliament@IPUparliament · 6 h

The @IPUPresident addressed @UN General Assembly today on a new resolution on parliamentary cooperation with the UN, following the 2024 Pact for the Future. @TuliaAckson highlighted #IPU's Standing Committee on #UN Affairs work and our support of disarmament treaty ratification.

IPUparliament's tweet image. The @IPUPresident addressed @UN General Assembly today on a new resolution on parliamentary cooperation with the UN, following the 2024 Pact for the Future.

@TuliaAckson highlighted #IPU's Standing Committee on #UN Affairs work and our support of disarmament treaty ratification.

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IPUparliament@IPUparliament · 8 h

'Climate change is gender-neutral, it has the same impact on women and men.' Agree or disagree? Women Speakers of Parliament from around the world will debate this motion at #IPU's upcoming 15th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament. ➡️ipu.org/15SWSP #15SWSP @ParlCH

IPUparliament's tweet image. 'Climate change is gender-neutral, it has the same impact on women and men.'

Agree or disagree?

Women Speakers of Parliament from around the world will debate this motion at #IPU's upcoming 15th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament.

➡️ipu.org/15SWSP

#15SWSP @ParlCH

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IPUparliament@IPUparliament · 8 h

En 2017, l’@ARPtn🇹🇳 a adopté une loi ambitieuse contre les #ViolencesÀLégardDesFemmes. Que peut faire votre parlement protéger les droits des femmes et des filles? L’action8️⃣de l’#UIP propose des mesures législatives concrètes pour prévenir ces violences ➡️ipu.org/fr/10AGE

IIPUparliament@IPUparliament · Jul 19

In 2017, Tunisia's @ARPtn🇹🇳 adopted a comprehensive law on eliminating #VAW in both private and public spheres. How can your parliament ensure the rights of women and girls? #IPU's Action8️⃣details how to prevent VAW through legislation. ➡️ipu.org/10AGE

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IPUparliament@IPUparliament · 13 h

#IPU's HLPF Parliamentary event took place this week in NYC, with the theme #Genderequality and health: Fast forwarding progress, with a focus on SDG3️⃣, health and wellbeing, and SDG5️⃣on gender equality. Find out more ➡️ipu.org/HLPF25

IPUparliament's tweet image. #IPU's HLPF Parliamentary event took place this week in NYC, with the theme #Genderequality and health: Fast forwarding progress, with a focus on SDG3️⃣, health and wellbeing, and SDG5️⃣on gender equality.

Find out more
➡️ipu.org/HLPF25

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CRPH Myanmar@CrphMyanmar · Jul 23

CRPH's delegates attended @IPUparliament's Parliamentary Forum at the UN High Level Political Forum on 22 July in NY, the United States. CRPH is recognised as legitimate representative of #Myanmar by the @IPUparliament.

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IPUparliament@IPUparliament · 16 h

#IPU's Charter on the ethics of #science and #technology takes a measured look at progress, offering #parliaments 1️⃣1️⃣ ethical principles and 1️⃣4️⃣ practical guidelines to help navigate scientific and technological advances. Take a look ➡️ipu.org/CEST

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IPUparliament@IPUparliament · Jul 24

How safe do #MPs feel when carrying out their duties as parliamentarians? 6️⃣2️⃣% said they felt very safe in 2025, significantly lower than the 75% result just one year ago. Check out #IPU's MPs' 2025 global perception poll results. ➡️ipu.org/poll25

IPUparliament's tweet image. How safe do #MPs feel when carrying out their duties as parliamentarians?

6️⃣2️⃣% said they felt very safe in 2025, significantly lower than the 75% result just one year ago.

Check out #IPU's MPs' 2025 global perception poll results.

➡️ipu.org/poll25

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IPUparliament@IPUparliament · Jul 24

Seuls 1️⃣8️⃣.9️⃣2️⃣ % des #parlementaires dans le monde ont moins de 40 ans, et 7️⃣7️⃣ % moins de 30 ans. L’#UIP plaide mieux faire entendre la voix des jeunes au parlement. Et vous ? Soutenez les jeune parlementaires. ➡️ipu.org/fr/je-dis-oui

IIPUparliament@IPUparliament · May 20

Of the total number of serving #MPs globally, just 1️⃣8️⃣.9️⃣2️⃣% are under 40 years of age, and2️⃣.7️⃣7️⃣% are under 30 years of age. Will you join the #IPU in advocating for more #youth voices in #parliaments? Show your support for #youngMPs today. ➡️ ipu.org/i-say-yes

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IPUparliament@IPUparliament · Jul 24

UK Special Envoy for Women + Girls, Baroness @HarrietHarman spoke to #IPU as part of our new #genderequality campaign She discussed her formative years as part of the Women's Movement, which challenged + changed parliament's gender imbalance in the 80s. ➡️youtube.com/shorts/HcTFf49…

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IPUparliament@IPUparliament · Jul 24

Alors que les progrès se font attendre en matière de droits des ♀️ et d’#ÉgalitéDesSexes, l’#UIP a recensé 🔟 actions, fondées sur des données, des expériences réussies et des outils, pour progresser pas à pas vers un parlement paritaire. Voir le guide ➡️ipu.org/fr/10AGE

IIPUparliament@IPUparliament · Jul 17

As progress stalls with regard to women's rights and #genderequality, the #IPU has identified 🔟 actions, supported by data, success stories and practical tools, to support women and lead the way, action by action, to a gender equal parliament. DL here ➡️ipu.org/10AGE

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Nationality Campaign@EQL_Nationality · Jul 23

On the sidelines of the 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, we co-hosted with international organizations an official side event “Accelerating Law Reform to Keep the Promise of Beijing, the SDGs, and the Pact for the Future.” with @unwomenchief

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IPUparliament@IPUparliament · Jul 23

The Second Parliamentary Conference on #Interfaith Dialogue was a key 2025 event for #MPs in finding ways to strengthen trust and embrace hope for our common future. Watch again on #IPU's YouTube channel🎥 ➡️youtu.be/qnu5SaDBOos?si…

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IPUparliament@IPUparliament · Jul 23

Under Nepal's🇳🇵2015 Constitution, sharing between women and men is mandatory in @pratinidhisabha leadership roles. Action5️⃣of #IPU's campaign to achieve gender equality explains how to promote #genderequality in leadership positions. ➡️ipu.org/10AGE

IPUparliament's tweet image. Under Nepal's🇳🇵2015 Constitution, sharing between women and men is mandatory in @pratinidhisabha leadership roles.

Action5️⃣of #IPU's campaign to achieve gender equality explains how to promote #genderequality in leadership positions.

➡️ipu.org/10AGE

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IPUparliament@IPUparliament · Jul 23

Dans un monde en conflit où la représentation des femmes piétine dans certaines régions, l'UIP s'est mobilisée pour soutenir ses #Parlements membres en 2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣. Où l'impact de l'#UIP s'est-il fait le plus sentir l'an passé? Lire le rapport d'impact 2024 ➡️ipu.org/fr/IR24

IIPUparliament@IPUparliament · Apr 14

With a world in conflict, women’s representation floundering in some regions, and the advancement of #technology, the IPU stepped up to support our Member #parliaments in 2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣. Where was #IPU’s impact most felt last year? Read 2024’s Impact Report ➡️ipu.org/IR24

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IPUPresident@IPUPresident · Jul 22

We have a unique opportunity to have our parliamentary voices heard at #IPU's HLPF + highlight the work needed to achieve the #SDGs. With SDG5 mostly off track, it is timely that @IPUparliament is putting #genderequality centre stage. Access the campaign ➡️ipu.org/AbA

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IPUparliament@IPUparliament · Jul 23

Member of the Hellenic Parliament🇬🇷 and #IPU's Executive Committee, @avgerinopoulou, hosted IPU members in Ancient Olympia to commemorate 136 years of the IPU on #ParliamentDay, 30th June. Watch the recap🎥 ➡️youtu.be/yVf3quQ2jTY

IPUparliament's tweet image. Member of the Hellenic Parliament🇬🇷 and #IPU's Executive Committee, @avgerinopoulou, hosted IPU members in Ancient Olympia to commemorate 136 years of the IPU on #ParliamentDay, 30th June.

Watch the recap🎥
➡️youtu.be/yVf3quQ2jTY

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IPUparliament@IPUparliament · Jul 22

Despite some progress, no country is on track to meet the #SDGs by 2030. Is there time to change this? ⏰ @IPUPresident, @TuliaAckson, addressed the #IPU HLPF Parliamentary event in New York today. Find out more ➡️ipu.org/HLPF25

IPUparliament's tweet image. Despite some progress, no country is on track to meet the #SDGs by 2030.

Is there time to change this? ⏰

@IPUPresident, @TuliaAckson, addressed the #IPU HLPF Parliamentary event in New York today.

Find out more
➡️ipu.org/HLPF25

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Senator Sharon Keogan@SenatorKeogan · Jul 22

I am currently in New York to participate in a global parliamentary forum on SDGs. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women @CedawUn lacks the authority to compel sovereign nations to conduct referenda until a desired outcome is attained. It is imperative…

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