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IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · 2d

Across #parliaments, #AI is being embedded into processes and procedures, but at what rate and with what success?
#IPU's dedicated resource, Parliamentary action on AI policy, looks at advances across Member Parliaments, and documents the range of initiatives on AI taking place.
ipu.org/PA-AI

IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · 4d

#IPU's latest Innovation Tracker has updates from the IT Governance Hub and the Southern Africa Regional Hub, as well as dates for upcoming webinars.

Get all the latest parliamentary #innovation news.
ipu.org/innovation-tracker/issue-23

IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · 5d

A positive outcome of the recent #P20 Summit was a commitment to mobilize investment in #RenewableEnergy, particularly in #Africa, and to building responsible supply chains for critical minerals.

How will this translate through #parliaments?
#IPU PR
ipu.org/11P20-PR

IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · 6d

60% of employees felt positive about introducing #AI tools to @ourcommonspace.bsky.social in May 2024, increasing to 74% in April 2025.

#IPU's latest #Innovation Tracker explains how #Canada rolled out parliamentary AI tools within a human-centric framework.

ipu.org/innovation-tracker/issue-23

IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · 8d

Taking place under the auspices of the 11th #G20 Speakers' Summit, the inaugural #P20 Meeting of #YoungMPs urged greater #youth participation in politics, digital inclusion, and climate resilience.

Read #IPU's PR 📑
ipu.org/11P20-PR

IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · 9d

Following a knowledge-sharing workshop on virtual assistants organised by European Parliament,
Diputadas y Diputados de Chile is leading the charge when it comes to parliamentary #AI innovation across Latin America.

Discover more in #IPU's #Innovation Tracker 23

ipu.org/innovation-tracker/issue-23

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IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · 9d

#IPU spoke to Denis Naughten for our #Innovation Tracker #23 to understand how citizen science and human engagement can strengthen parliamentary engagement.

From the "Bohm Dialogue" to the "fishbowl" method, discover more effective ways to communicate.

ipu.org/innovation-tracker/issue-23

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IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · 10d

Ahead of the #IPU151 Assembly with its theme 'Upholding humanitarian norms and supporting humanitarian action in times of crisis,' we revisit some of IPU's relevant products.

Download the #IPU and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency handbook for #MPs.

ipu.org/sas

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IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · 11d

What's on this October at the #IPU?

🟧11th G20 Speakers' Summit
Cape Town, South Africa

📅 01-03 October
🟧Strategic Actions towards A1 Governance
🖥️Online

📅8 October
🟧151st IPU Assembly and related meetings
🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
📅19-23 October

ipu.org/events

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IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · 13d

Ahead of the #IPU151 Assembly with its theme 'Upholding humanitarian norms and supporting humanitarian action in times of crisis,' we revisit some of IPU's relevant products.

Download the #IPU / @unhcr.org handbook

#IHL

ipu.org/prs

IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · 16d

In 2024, 3.7B people across 72 countries had the chance to vote. It was an example of #democracy in action

Find out more in @undp.org's #SDG16Report supported by #IPU data

➡️undp.org/publications/global-progress-report-sustainable-development-goal-16-indicators-peaceful-just-and-inclusive-societies

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IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · 17d

The #IPU + @parliamentofrsa.bsky.social's 11th G20 Speakers' Summit (P20) will host four high-level sessions on disaster resilience, debt sustainability, mobilizing finance, + harnessing critical minerals for sustainable development.
📍Cape Town, SA
📅 1-3 October
ipu.org/11PTO

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IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · 18d

📢LAST CALL!
Register now for tomorrow's side event of the #UNGA as part of the #WYDE Leadership initiative, where the #IPU will be examining the under-representation of young, indigenous and minority #women in #parliament.
📅25 September
ipu.org/event/no-wom...

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IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · 24d

2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration + Platform for Action, the global blueprint for gender equality.

During the HL Week at the @UN_PGA, #IPU will host an event for #MPs to discuss parliamentary engagement around #genderequality.

ipu.org/UNPGA25

IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · 27d

With progress on women’s representation in #parliaments stalling, and a rollback of women’s rights in some countries, the need for urgent, collective action has never been greater.

This #DemocracyDay, will your parliament support #IPU's gender campaign?
ipu.org/AbA

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IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · Sep 12

✅Transparent
✅Responsive
✅Representative
✅Participatory
✅Inclusive
✅Effective
✅Accountable
7️⃣ targets for democratic parliaments

Ahead of #DemocracyDay, discover the #IPU's Indicators for democratic parliaments

ipu.org/indicators

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IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · Sep 11

The #IPU is following with concern the unrest in #Nepal, especially the attacks on Parliament. Attacks on public institutions and private property are unacceptable and undermine the foundations of #democracy.
Read the full statement
www.ipu.org/news/stateme...

IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · Sep 10

This September, #MPs both young and more senior will convene in #Peru for the 11th #IPU Global Conference of #YoungMPs, hosted by Congreso del Perú, to consider global advancement of #genderequality.

Registration and event details
ipu.org/11YMPs

IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · Sep 5

#Bahrain is leading the way when it comes to green action in parliament, having received ISO certification for environmental management!

#IPU congratulates Bahrain on its green initiatives, inc new solar panels in Council buildings and expansion of green spaces.

#Parliaments4thePlanet
ipu.org/BH25

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IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · Sep 4

First launched in 2021 by @camaradeputados.bsky.social and
@europarl.europa.eu, #IPU's Transforming Parliaments webinar series covers a range of topics, including #AI governance and open data in #parliaments, building a digital strategy and much more.

More info
ipu.org/TPWS

IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · Sep 3

#MPs will hear from their more youthful colleagues on the challenges they face, while #YoungMPs will benefit from the experience of age, at the 11th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians this September in Peru.

What's on the agenda?

Find out more
ipu.org/11YMPs

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IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · Sep 2

Have you tuned into #IPU's latest round of podcasts?

Listen to Holding the Gavel: Behind the role of the Speaker with @sverigesriksdag.bsky.social's Andreas Norlen, #Namibia's Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila + #Malta's Angelo Farrugia.

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IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · Sep 1

From #AI transcription ideas for small #parliaments, promoting #multilateralism through digital trade, the 11th IPU Global Conference of #YoungMPs, and IPU's Parliamentary Meeting at the United Nations, September is a busy month for the #IPU!

Latest event info
ipu.org/events

IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · Aug 29

Nataliya Kiselova, President of the National Assembly of #Bulgaria, spoke to the #IPU as part of our 2025 Achieving #genderequality, action by action campaign, about why gender equality in #parliaments matters and her journey as a Woman MP.

Watch🎥
youtube.com/shorts/ST3pi5tqalw

IPU Parliament @ipuparliament.bsky.social · Aug 28

The 11th IPU Global Conference of #YoungMPs, hosted by
#Peru in Lima, will examine the theme, Uniting Generations for Gender Equality, reflecting #IPU's 2025 focus on #genderequality.

Discover the programme and register
ipu.org/11YMPs