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Commonwealth Day 2026 celebrations in Fiji

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Commonwealth Day 2026 celebrations in New South Wales

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On #CommonwealthDay 2026 yesterday - #Commonwealth Parliaments joined young people for the annual day of celebration

Read about some of the activities across the #Commonwealth Parliamentary Association's nine Regions & many Parliaments to celebrate the day
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Out now! Latest edition of The Parliamentarian, the Journal of #Commonwealth Parliaments

This issue features a wide range of topics relevant to today’s Parliaments

Access digital edition online at ⬇️
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Image credit New Zealand Parliament. Image shows solar panels on the roof of the New Zealand Parliament building

The CPA Environmental Impact Fund supports projects in CPA Branches that adhere to environmental best practices & reducing their carbon footprint

If your Parliament has a project that aligns then apply for funding by 28 February 2026

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Last week, 2nd Joint CPA Asia & South-East Asia Regional Conference took place in Karachi, Pakistan hosted by Provincial Assembly of Sindh with more than 20 national & state Parliaments across both Regions

Read more & download the Karachi Declaration ⬇
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Today, 2nd Joint CPA Asia & South-East Asia Regional Conference hosted by Provincial Assembly of Sindh in Pakistan opened bringing together delegates from more than 20 national & state Parliaments across both Regions to support inter-parliamentary dialogue

A team from the CPA and ParlAmericas are in Jamaica for a Post-Election Seminar. The programme builds off of engagement with the Jamaican Parliament, including a CPA Benchmarks exercise in 2025.

Read more about CPA Jamaica Branch here ⬇️
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Sansad TV speaks with Stephen Twigg, Secretary-General, CPA | 16 January, 2026 YouTube video by Sansad TV

VIDEO: India Parliament's Sansad TV spoke to Stephen Twigg, CPA Secretary-General about democracy & development at 28th Conference of Speakers & Presiding Officers of the #Commonwealth #CSPOC2026 hosted by @LokSabhaSectt last week

Watch the interview ⬇️
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The 28th Conference of Speakers & Presiding Officers of the #Commonwealth #CSPOC2026 was inaugurated today at the historic Parliament of India by the Prime Minister of India, Hon. Shri Narendra Modi & attended by 61 Speakers from 45 Parliaments

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This week, Speakers meet in India for 28th Conference of Speakers & Presiding Officers of #Commonwealth #CSPOC2026

This will be the fourth time that the Parliament of India has hosted the CSPOC Conference having previously hosted in 1971, 1986 and 2010.

Reparations and Reconciliation: Unpacking the Commonwealth’s Divided Legacy Parliamentarians have been discussing the Commonwealth’s colonial legacy and how best to address these issues for the future. This new CPA blog article explores these issues and the discussions…

Parliamentarians have increasingly been discussing the Commonwealth’s colonial legacy, and how best to address these issues for the future. Read our CPA blog article, which explores these issues and the discussions taking place ⬇️
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Is Artificial Intelligence a threat to democracy? With AI Safety Asia - Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth Is Artificial Intelligence a threat to democracy?As AI is adopted across the globe, we're already seeing some of the negative effects that this is having on democracy, from deepfakes to climate…

Does Artificial Intelligence pose a threat to democracy?

Listen to the latest episode of our podcast, where we spoke with AI Safety Asia about capacity building in AI, democracy, and different systems of knowledge.

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Highlights from the CPA, IPU, UNDP, Parliament of Malaysia joint Conference on Responsible AI Highlights from the CPA, IPU, UNDP, Malaysia Parliament joint Conference on the Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI, which took place in Kuala Lumpur from 28-30 November. The…

Watch highlights from the CPA, IPU, UNDP, Malaysia Parliament joint Conference on the Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI

Hear from Parliamentarians and experts on the lessons they'll be taking back to their jurisdictions after the Conference:

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How can governments ensure that their public projects are good value for money, that spending is economic and efficient and that the public know where their money is going? Listen to our latest podcast with Hon. Juan Watterson from the Isle of Man here ⬇️
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Redefining Representation: Hon. Mmabatho Tembe on Youth, Leadership & Public Service in South Africa - Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth In this episode, we’re joined by Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, Deputy Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and one of the youngest to ever hold the role. Her story charts a compelling rise – from…

In this episode, we’re joined by Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, Deputy Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and one of the youngest to ever hold the role.

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This week, the 68th #Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference #68CPC will be hosted by the Parliament of Barbados under the theme of 'The Commonwealth: A Global Partner'

Visit the 68th CPC Hub for the latest conference news & workshop information ⬇️
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Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference The CPC workshops are an opportunity for Parliamentarians and global experts to discuss major political and parliamentary issues. Topics for the 68th CPC include multilateralism, technology, climate…

With only one week to go until the #68CPC find out more about our general workshops, with topics such as:

➡️ Climate change and its threats to global health
➡️ Enhancing democracy through digitisation
➡️ Strengthening institutions to support semocracy

And much more ⬇️
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Event Hub - 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference The 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) is due to take place from 5 to 12 October 2025 in Bridgetown, Barbados

The 68th #Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference #68CPC will be hosted by Parliament of Barbados 🇧🇧 next week under the theme of 'The Commonwealth: A Global Partner'

Visit the 68th CPC Hub for the latest conference news & workshop information ⬇
www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/

NEW CPA PODCAST

This episode of ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth’ speaks to Hon. Donna Skelly from Legislative Assembly of Ontario to discuss #womeninpolitics & the role of the 'modern' #Commonwealth

🎧Listen on your favourite platform
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The Chairperson of the CPA Executive Committee, Hon. Dr Christopher Kalila, MP (Zambia) visited the Scottish Parliament for CPA Scotland's AGM.

Read more about CPA Scotland here ⬇️
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Parliamentarians discuss governance and public engagement at 11th CPA India Regional Conference Parliamentarians from across India convened in Bengaluru to discuss governance and public engagement at the 11th CPA India Regional Conference from 11 to 15 September 2025

Members of Parliament from the federal and state level in India met for the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Regional Conference in Bengaluru, India from 11 to 15 September 2025.

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Listening to lead: How citizen science and human security can strengthen parliamentary engagement By applying citizen science tools through the lens of human security, MPs can foster deeper, more productive relationships with constituents - ones built on listening, dialogue and trust.

This #InternationalDayOfDemocracy, learn about how MPs can effectively engage with the public through new citizen science tools in our blog by Denis Naughten, former Member of Dáil Éireann.

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Democratic Transition: with H.E Danny Faure, former Seychelles President, and Professor Maya Tudor, University of Oxford - Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth Democracy is in retreat across the globe. To try to understand why, we talked to His Excellency Danny Faure, former President of the Seychelles and Professor Maya Tudor, Professor of Politics and…

How can Parliamentarians preserve democracy in the face of misinformation, polarisation and apathy?

This #InternationalDayOfDemocracy listen to our podcast on democratic transition with Professor Maya Tudor & H.E Danny Faure, former President of the Seychelles ⬇️
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Out now! Latest edition of The Parliamentarian, the Journal of #Commonwealth Parliaments

This issue features a wide range of topics relevant to today’s Parliaments

Access the digital edition online at ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...

New research report highlights activities relating to Women’s Political Participation in the #Commonwealth including establishing quotas, creating women’s political networks & enacting electoral reforms

Download & read the CPRS/CWP report ⬇️
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🎙️ New episode of Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth:

In partnership with ‘Human Coined’, finance expert Geoff Dubrow speaks with Tuvalu 🇹🇻 MP Hon. Seve Paeniu about the unique role of Public Accounts Committees in small jurisdictions

Listen here ⬇️
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Commonwealth Parliamentarians discuss strengthening democratic resilience at 54th CPA Africa Regional Conference Commonwealth Parliamentarians convene in Banjul, The Gambia to discuss strengthening democratic resilience at 54th CPA Africa Regional Conference.

This week Parliamentarians from across Africa met in Banjul, The Gambia to attend the 54th CPA Africa Regional Conference on the theme of ‘Strengthening democratic governance and resilience in Africa: tackling conflicts, economic shocks & climate change.’

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Delegates lined up outside the Conference centre at the CPA Africa Regional Conference in The Gambia

Delegates inside the Conference centre during the CPA Africa Regional Conference in The Gambia

At the opening ceremony of the CPA Africa Regional Conference yesterday, delegates were welcomed by H.E Adama Barrow, President of the Gambia.

He emphasised the need for democratic resilience, peace and stability.

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Delegates were welcomed to the CPA Africa Regional Conference by the CPA Chairperson & Secretary-General, Chairperson and Vice President of the CPA Africa Region & Speaker of The Gambia National Assembly and President of the CPA Africa Region.

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The Parliamentarian: 2024 Issue Four – How are Parliaments becoming modern & inclusive Legislatures? This digital issue of The Parliamentarian addresses the many varied issues facing the CPA’s membership. Topics featured include: intergenerational solidarity in Malaysia; migration and human traffick

The theme of International Youth Day 2025 highlights the unique role of youth in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals #SDG.

Read how SDG training helped to bridge the generational divide in Malaysia in this article in The Parliamentarian ⬇️
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Intersectional Power: The Politics of Identity with Shrimati Nayana Motamma - Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth In this episode, we sit down with Hon. Shrimati Nayana Motamma, the youngest woman in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, legal professional and trailblazing Dalit woman redefining Indian politics.…

This International #YouthDay, listen to our podcast with Hon. Shrimati Nayana Motamma, the youngest woman in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, legal professional and trailblazing Dalit woman redefining Indian politics.

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