Publications

The IPU's annual publication looks at progress and setbacks of the representation of women in parliament.

The IPU-UN Women map, presents global rankings for women in executive and government positions as of 1 January 2026.

The 15th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament (15SWSP) was held on 28 July 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, on the theme Leading for inclusive and lasting peace.

When the public turns hostile: Political violence against parliamentarians reveals that members of parliament (MPs) are facing a worrying rise in intimidation and harassment from the publi

The IPU Plan of action for gender parity in parliaments is a roadmap to achieve 50:50 representation, equal power and a parity-based political culture in legislatures worldwide.

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The Maturity Framework for AI in Parliaments has been developed to help parliaments adopt AI – and Generative AI (GenAI) tools in particular – with confidence and control, supporting them in connec

Methane is a major driver of global climate change, with a warming potential more than 80 times stronger than carbon dioxide over 20 years.

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments (ASGP) are delighted to present, Welcoming new

Every five years, the IPU, in close cooperation with the United Nations, convenes a World Conference of Speakers of Parliament.

This issue brief addresses the growing challenge of rising military expenditure and the importance of democratic oversight.

Summary of facts and figures on the participation of young people in politics based on 2025 figures.