International Parliamentary Day 30 June 2025: Themes and Celebration Action

Jakarta – Every 30 June, the world commemorates the International Day of Parliament or International Parliament Day. This warning aims to emphasize the central role of parliament in maintaining democracy, the struggle to emphasize human rights, and to express the pursuit of people fairly. The United Nations (UN) has determined this warning since 2018 to raise the global awareness of the importance of legislative institutions to encourage sustainable development and open management. This momentum is also a reminder to continue to strengthen representative institutions amid complicated global challenges. The background and purpose of the commemoration of International Parliament Day is commemorated to coincide with the establishment of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) or the Inter-Parliament Union on June 30, 1889, a world organization that accommodates the world parliament. IPU plays a role in strengthening the diplomacy of parliament, building political dialogue and encouraging Cross -country. Browse to continue with the content This warning aims to increase the public understanding of parliamentary functions as one of the pillars of democracy. In addition, the parliamentary day is also a global reflection on the performance of the legislative institution to respond to the challenges of the age of climate crisis, social inequality, on the impact of technology on political life. This year, International Parliament Day raised the theme of gender equality in parliament, with an emphasis on real action (actions for equality). The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) encourages concrete steps to accelerate the representation of women in legislative institutions around the world. Through a global campaign entitled Achieving Gender Equality: Action by Action, IPU invites Parliament in different countries to not only discuss equality issues, but also implement it through institutional reform, affirmative quota and the role of youth in policy -making policy. 10 Actions in celebration of the parliamentary day anniversary of the International Parliament Day can be filled with concrete actions to strengthen gender equality in the political world. For this reason, Ipu encourages parliament and the community not only to commemorate but also take concrete steps. The following ten action recommendations that can be carried out: Encourage the equivalent law to ensure gender representation at 50:50. Stop violence against women in the political and parliamentary domains. Involve all women in politics through a fair quota and selection process. Parliamentary gender sensitivity value with IPU evaluation tools. Realize equivalent leadership through rotation or co-leadership. Build an inclusive work culture, free discrimination and violence. Discriminated with legal review of women. Maintain the gender -based violence Act. Monitor policy and budgets for gender equality. Active voice against inequality wherever this happens. (WIA/IDN) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here