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International Day of Parliamentarism - 30 June

July 1 , 2018 2339 days 1064 0
  • 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.

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