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Building AI literacy in parliaments

Apr012026
AI literacy doesn’t require understanding complex algorithms. Rather, it means grasping fundamental concepts for critical evaluation: What can AI actually do versus marketing hype? What are its limitations and risks? How do you recognize hallucinations and bias? How do we
Virtual event

EMPOWERMENT SERIES FOR YOUNG PARLIAMENTARIANS – Strengthening women’s and youth political participation through mentorship

Mar312026
This briefing is part of the IPU Empowerment Series and the WYDE | Women’s Leadership Initiative.
Virtual event

Navigating counter-terrorism frameworks: How can parliaments protect humanitarian action and support IHL compliance?

Mar302026
This session will bring together experts in IHL and in counter-terrorism (CT) policy to discuss how CT measures and sanctions interact with IHL, including their adverse impacts on principled humanitarian action and their broader implications for the integrity of IHL.
Conference

Yaoundé Session of the Parliamentary Conference on the WTO

Mar252026

Yaoundé, Cameroon

The Conference brings together legislators who, as members of standing and select committees in their respective parliaments, specialize in international trade and finance.
Virtual event

Towards inclusive parliaments for persons with disabilities

Mar162026
This roundtable debate will allow parliamentarians to share good practices and real-life examples of how they can take effective action to make their parliaments inclusive for persons with disabilities and ensure that their rights are respected.
Side event

Intergenerational engagement for advancing young women’s leadership

Mar132026

New York, United States

This side event will bring international organizations, policymakers, and young women leaders together to share experiences, highlight best practices, and present tools supporting women’s leadership and political participation.
Side event

Addressing social norms that hinder women’s participation in parliament

Mar122026

New York, United States

The aim of the event is to gather feedback from MPs on the development of training tools for MPs on addressing negative social norms that impact women’s political participation.
Meeting

Annual IPU – UN Women Parliamentary Meeting at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

Mar112026

New York, United States

The Meeting will provide an opportunity to bring a parliamentary perspective into the CSW70 discussions on the priority and review themes.
Seminar

Regional Seminar for Parliaments of the Western Balkans

Feb232026
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Podgorica, Montenegro

This seminar, jointly organized by the IPU and the Parliament of Montenegro, will bring together parliamentarians from across the Western Balkans to exchange views, share experiences, and strengthen parliamentary engagement in responding to the urgent challenges of climate change.
Hearing

179th session of the Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians

Feb022026
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Hearing

2026 IPU Parliamentary Hearing at the United Nations

Feb122026
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New York, United States

Parliaments and the United Nations: Better together, delivering for the people
Virtual event

Introducing the AI Maturity Framework

Feb042026
The AI Maturity Framework serves as both a mirror and a map: it helps parliamentary leadership understand where their institution currently stands in its AI journey, while providing clear guidance on practical next steps.
Virtual event

Global governance of AI: How prepared is the UN?

Jan212026
Briefing for MPs on the United Nations #12
Virtual event

Towards effective action against discrimination: Parliaments and human rights treaty bodies

Dec162025
This roundtable debate will allow parliamentarians to share good practices and real-life examples of how they can take effective action against discrimination in their daily work.
Virtual event

Can reducing methane emissions build a healthier, more sustainable future?

Dec112025
A collaborative dialogue among parliaments, governments, civil society and experts
Virtual event

Parliaments and the Next Generation: A Shared Agenda for Disarmament

Dec112025
Virtual event

Sixth Expert Roundtable on the Common Principles for Support to Parliaments

Dec092025
From principle to practice: Enhancing parliamentary development through gender equality
Virtual event

Navigating health misinformation in the age of AI

Dec082025
The webinar will bring together parliamentarians, experts and civil society representatives to explore the intersection of misinformation, AI and health with a focus on women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health.
Conference

The Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI

Nov282025
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Conference on The Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI, to be held from 28-30 November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Virtual event

Empowerment series– social media self-defence training for young Women MPs

Nov262025
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by offering young women parliamentarians and their staff a virtual training session on enhancing online safety.