International Day of Parliamentarism 2023: 30 June

International Day of Parliamentarism 2023: 30 June

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Category : Important Days Published on: July 03 2023

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  • International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on June 30 to commemorate the founding date of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). 
  • The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Parliaments for the Planet.’ 
  • The IPU was established with the noble objective of promoting democratic governance, fostering accountability, and encouraging collaboration among national parliaments.
  • This special day, established by a United Nations General Assembly Resolution in 2018, serves as an opportunity to reflect on the progress made by parliaments worldwide in achieving predetermined goals.
  • The inaugural UN International Day of Parliamentarism was celebrated in 1899 upon the establishment of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. 
  • Subsequently, the day was officially designated in 2018 through a United Nations General Assembly Resolution.
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