International Day of Parliamentarism Observed on 30 June 2025.
Important Days
The International Day of Parliamentarism is observed globally on June 30 to recognize the role of parliaments in democratic governance, accountability, and representation. It marks the anniversary of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), founded on 30 June 1889.
- The day was officially designated by the United Nations General Assembly through resolution A/RES/72/278 in 2018 to highlight the importance of parliaments in upholding democratic principles, facilitating public voice, and promoting legislative transparency worldwide.
- In 2025, the theme is "Achieving Gender Equality: Action by Action", aligned with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action. The focus is on how parliaments can drive legal reforms and institutional mechanisms to close gender gaps and empower women in politics.
- Parliaments play a critical role in lawmaking, budget approvals, policy oversight, and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They also ensure checks and balances in governance, protect civil liberties, and support climate and peace-related legislation.
Main Point :- (i) The International Day of Parliamentarism is observed globally on June 30 to recognize the role of parliaments in democratic governance, accountability, and representation. It marks the anniversary of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), founded on 30 June 1889.
(ii) The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, promotes cooperation among 179 national parliaments. It monitors progress on youth participation, gender parity, digital adaptation, and global parliamentary diplomacy.
(iii) This day serves to reinforce trust in democratic institutions amid rising authoritarian trends, encouraging greater public engagement and institutional reforms that make democracies more inclusive and accountable.
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