The International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on 30 June, the date in 1889 on which the IPU was founded. The Day was established in 2018 through a United Nations General Assembly Resolution. The International Day of Parliamentarism is a time to review the progress that parliaments have made in achieving some key goals to be more representative and move with the times, including carrying out self-assessments, working to include more women and young MPs, and adapting to new technologies.

Theme of the day

The United Nations has designated the theme for this year as 'Parliaments for the Planet.' The theme emphasises that climate action starts at home, urging parliaments and parliamentarians to:

1.Promote the reduction of carbon footprints.

2.Adopt greener policies.

3.Embrace a sustainable future.

By taking decisive action on climate change, parliaments and parliamentarians can contribute to controlling the climate crisis.