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This week, the IPU will convene parliamentarians from around the world at #UNGA81 with a focus on "restoring trust, managing transformation and building a UN that delivers for all."
Discover more:
🔗ipu.org/IPU-UNGA2026
#parliaments #IPU
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On 9/11 2001, the US closed its airspace after unfathomable terrorist attacks. Flights bound for the US were forced to divert, with many opting to land in Canada. Under Operation Yellow Ribbon, the small town of Gander, NL and the surrounding communities accepted 38 planes.
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Happening Now: @PT1962 of @IPUparliament discusses how #CSOs need to continue advocating with national governments and working across different parties.
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In less than two weeks, parliamentarians and experts from around the world will gather in Istanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷 for the 152nd IPU Assembly, hosted by @TBMMresmi.
What can we expect from this global parliamentary gathering? 👇
🔗ipu.org/152
#IPU152
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The #IPU will host an online roundtable bringing together MPs to share good practices and practical examples of how parliaments can become more inclusive for persons with disabilities while ensuring that their rights are respected.
Register to attend 👇🏽
➡️ipu.org/IPPWD
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The Women in Politics 2026 map published by the IPU and @UNWomen highlights a concerning trend: women are losing ground in top government positions, and progress in parliamentary representation remains slow.
Read more 📑
➡️ipu.org/WP26
@AirCanada no Canadian whites? 😢 nice selection but 1-7 bottles being Canadian seems a bit tragic for our national airline!
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At the Inter-Parliamentary Union Hearing at the UN, a clear message to lawmakers: Your engagement is required as the United Nations is not only under pressure but under outright attack. Parliamentarians need to stand up for the UN Charter, to support reforming the UN and to get engaged in the process of selecting the next Secretary-General.
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📢Last call!
The Partnering for Progress webinar from #IPU, @WHO and @PMNCH will convene civil society organizations and MPs to discuss the human impact of health policy and legislative choices.
29th September
13:00-14:30
Register today!📑
➡️ipu.org/event/partnering-pro…
As an @McGillAlumni it’s nice to see an incoming Canadian Ambassador to the UN wearing this tie in the #UNGA80
Congratulations @DavidLametti - I look forward to working with you on behalf of @IPUparliament and our 181 Member Parliaments!
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On the International Day of Democracy: Who is missing from the table?
Read @MartinChungong #IPU Secretary General Opinion Piece for #DemocracyDay,
➡️ipu.org/news/voices-and-vide…
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#DemocracyDay is an opportunity to review the state of democracy and #parliaments around the world.
As the #IPU marks 15 September, revisit famous quotes about #democracy that you may not know from memorable, but often less-quoted, thinkers.
➡️ipu.org/DQ
@IPUparliament @helenawass Multi-stakeholder interactive debate on a networked UN Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament #6WCSP
RIP Senator Murray Sinclair. Your service to Canada has been remarkable and advanced our understanding of each other. Thank you. And Godspeed.
Thank you NY Taxi lost and found and Mr. Johnson for finding my item in your taxi and contacting me. ❤️ #goodpeople #goodness #Thankful see you in a few hours Mr Johnson! #NewYorkCity #NYTLC #NYtaxi
