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Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)

Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU):

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

  • The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is a global platform for parliamentary diplomacy and cooperation, founded to promote peace, democracy, and human rights.
  • Established in: 1889 (Paris) – First multilateral political organization globally
  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Members: 180 national parliaments + 15 associate members
  • Motto: “For democracy. For everyone.”