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International Day of Parliamentarism 2022: 30 June

June 30 is observed as the International Day of Parliamentarism every year to commemorate the date on which the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) was founded. The IPU, founded in Paris in 1889, is an international organisation of national parliaments to promote democratic governance, accountability, and cooperation among its members.

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The International Day of Parliamentarism is a time to review the progress that parliaments have made in achieving some key goals to be more representative and move with the times, including carrying out self-assessments, working to include more women and young MPs, and adapting to new technologies.

International Day of Parliamentarism: Theme

In 2022, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and its Member Parliaments will mark the International Day of Parliamentarism under the theme of public engagement. This follows the recent launch of the Global Parliamentary Report on Public engagement in the work of parliament.

International Day of Parliamentarism: History

The International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on 30 June, the date in 1889 on which the IPU was founded. The Day was established in 2018 through a United Nations General Assembly Resolution.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Inter-Parliamentary Union Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland;
Inter-Parliamentary Union President: Saber Hossain Chowdhury;
Inter-Parliamentary Union Founded: 1889, Paris, France;
Inter-Parliamentary Union Secretary General: Martin Chungong.

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