Recent Press Releases
IPU concerned about the flawed justice in Mongolian MP’s assassination case- 14 September 2017
IPU launches global campaign for stronger democracies- 13 September 2017
IPU reiterates calls on Venezuelan authorities to end attempts to undermine the National Assembly and harass its members- 1 September 2017
IPU condemns attack on Parliament and MPs in Venezuela- 7 July 2017
MPs from Middle East find innovative solutions to regional water issues- 7 July 2017
The IPU applauds UN Human Rights Council move to boost cooperation with parliaments- 22 June 2017
Young MPs from Asia-Pacific join efforts to tackle violent extremism- 25 April 2017
World MPs in drive to end extreme inequalities - 6 April 2017
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IPU pushes for increased access to investigate human rights violations of MPs - 5 April 2017
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MPs respond to looming famine in Africa and Yemen- 4 April 2017
World’s MPs to tackle rising economic, political and social inequalities - 27 March 2017
New IPU and UN Women Map shows women’s representation in politics stagnates - 15 March 2017
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More ambitious measures needed to enhance women’s representation in parliament - 7 March 2017
IPU calls for urgent action to stave off spread of famine in Africa - 23 February 2017
IPU statement on the recently adopted Regularization Law in Israel - 9 February 2017
IPU concerned about ongoing efforts to silence MPs - 8 February 2017
IPU congratulates Adama Barrow on becoming Gambian President - 20 January 2017
Women Speakers of Parliament set clear goals to respond to global challenges - 13 December 2016
Disquieting spike in human rights violations against MPs - 9 December 2016
Women Speakers of Parliament seek to shape global agenda for security and prosperity - 8 December 2016
Gender-sensitive reforms in parliament are necessary to eliminate violence against women - 24 November 2016
World’s MPs commit to tackling human rights challenges - 27 October 2016
IPU concerned by the rising use of legal action to silence MPs - 27 October 2016
Global conference of MPs calls for immediate humanitarian access to the civilian population in Syria - 26 October 2016
IPU study reveals widespread sexism, harassment and violence against women MPs - 26 October 2016
IPU Assembly to highlight parliaments as early responders to human rights abuses - 18 October 2016
More democracy key to achieving sustainable development by 2030 - 14 September 2016
UN resolution on interaction between the UN, national parliaments and the IPU breaks new ground - 27 July 2016
IPU report reveals how ICT is changing parliaments - 24 June 2016
MPs at world trade conference urge strong action to boost development - 15 June 2016
Developing world in the spotlight for MPs at WTO event - 10 June 2016
MPs from Middle East take historic first steps on water crisis - 2 June 2016