The International Day of Parliamentarism is observed every year on June 30 across the globe.
The aim of the day is to recognize the role of parliaments in national plans and strategies and in ensuring greater transparency and accountability at national and global levels.
The year 2018 marks the first celebration of International Day of Parliamentarism.
The International Day of Parliamentarism was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by adopting a resolution in May 2018 to recognize the role of parliaments
The chosen date i.e. June 30, coincides with day in 1889, close to 130 years ago, that Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)—the global organization of parliaments was founded.