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SUMMARY:68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nDates: 6 to 13 October 2025 \nLocation: Barbados \nHosted by: Parliament of Barbados and the CPA Barbados Branch \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\nThe 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) will be hosted by the Parliament of Barbados and the CPA Barbados Branch in Bridgetown\, Barbados from 6 to 13 October 2025. \nDuring the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference\, there will also be a number of additional conferences and meetings including: \n\nCPA General Assembly and debate\nmeetings of the CPA Executive Committee\nCPC Workshops and World Café Session\n41st CPA Small Branches Conference\n9th Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Conference\nmeetings of the Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPwD) network\n59th Society of Clerks at the Table (SoCATT) meeting\npresentation of the 2025 Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year awards\nthe 3rd Emilia Monjowa Lifaka Lecture.\n\nFollow #68CPC for updates on social media. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvitations\, Nominations and Registration\n\nInvitations to the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference will be issued to all eligible CPA Branches from the CPA President on behalf of the host Branch\, CPA Barbados.\nNominations and Registrations for the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference will follow shortly afterwards and in advance of the Conference\, all active CPA Branches will be invited to register their delegates for the Conference.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmissions for CPC Theme and Workshop Topics\n\nCPA Branches are invited to submit proposals for a Theme for the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference and suggestions for Workshop Topics to be held at the event.\nPlease click here to submit your suggestions. The deadline is Friday 14 March 2025.
URL:https://cpa-caaregion.org/event/68th-commonwealth-parliamentary-conference/
LOCATION:Barbados\, Barbados
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916
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SUMMARY:International Day of Democracy 2025
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nDate: 15 September 2025 \nLocation: Worldwide \nThe International Day of Democracy provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world.\n\nThe mission of the CPA is:\nto promote knowledge of the constitutional\, legislative\, economic\, social and cultural aspects of parliamentary democracy\, with particular reference to the countries of the Commonwealth. \nThe work of the CPA supports Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff across its 180 Branches to uphold and strengthen parliamentary democracy\, the rule of law\, sustainable development and human rights. Through mutual learning\, dialogue\, co-operation and networking\, the CPA seeks to build strong\, powerful and effective parliamentary institutions that are able to respond and adapt to the challenges of today and tomorrow.\n\nEffective Parliaments are one of the principal institutions of any functioning democracy. An elected Parliament acts as a representative body of the population and should retain the ability to pass laws\, hold the government to account\, scrutinise public spending and voice the concerns of citizens.\nOn International Day of Democracy\, the CPA and its Members around the world renew our commitment to safeguard\, support and strengthen parliamentary democracy. \nIf you are holding events for International Day of Democracy then tag @CPA_Secretariat on X/Twitter/Instagram or email details to communications@cpahq.org.
URL:https://cpa-caaregion.org/event/international-day-of-democracy/
LOCATION:Worldwide
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250701
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SUMMARY:International Day of Parliamentarism / World Parliament Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nDate: 30 June 2025 \nLocation: Worldwide \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\nThe International Day of Parliamentarism\, also known as World Parliament Day\, is celebrated every year on 30 June. It was established in 2018 through a United Nations General Assembly Resolution and is led by the Inter-Parliamentary Union. \nPrevious themes have focused on public engagement with Parliaments. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16.7 calls for ‘responsive\, inclusive\, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.’ Parliaments can contribute to this goal by listening to\, educating and sharing information with their citizens and public. \nThe CPA is committed to supporting better engagement and communication between Parliaments and the public. It has developed an Engagement\, Education and Outreach Handbook as a practical resource which Parliaments can reference in their efforts to improve and expand their engagement work. \nCPA Secretary-General\, Stephen Twigg said: \n“World Parliament Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the contribution that Parliaments make to democracy. It reminds us of the importance of consistently engaging\, educating and communicating with the public on the work that Parliaments do. The CPA Engagement\, Education and Outreach Handbook supports Parliaments to do this by providing practical methods for strengthening their engagement and outreach work.
URL:https://cpa-caaregion.org/event/international-day-of-parliamentarism-world-parliament-day-2025/
LOCATION:Worldwide
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250506
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Workshop 2025
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nDates: 28 April or 5 May 2025 (tbc) \nLocation: Nassau\, The Bahamas \nHosted by: Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) network and the Parliament of The Bahamas \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\nThe CWP Workshop details will be confirmed shortly.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNomination & Registration\nAll CPA Branches have been invited to nominate up to two Members to attend this workshop. Nominations will open shortly. \nPlease note there are a limited number of spaces available. If you are a Member of Parliament from an active CPA Branch and wish to attend this event\, please contact your CPA Branch Secretary. \nOnce the Nomination Form has been received and reviewed\, CPA Branch Secretaries will be issued with a notification of the places which have been accepted. \nBranch Secretaries will then be asked to complete the registration by completing the Event Registration Form which will include travel itineraries and biographical information. \nShould there be any difficulties in registering online\, please contact the CPA Headquarters Secretariat via hq.sec@cpahq.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\nThe CPA is committed to inclusivity and accessibility at all its events and programmes. Should you have any accessibility requirements\, please contact the CPA Secretariat at hq.sec@cpahq.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Us\nIf you have any questions regarding the workshop\, please contact Bénite Dibateza\, CWP Co-ordinator\, at benite.dibateza@cpahq.org.
URL:https://cpa-caaregion.org/event/commonwealth-women-parliamentarians-cwp-workshop-2025/
LOCATION:Nassau\, Bahamas\, Nassau\, Bahamas\, Bahamas
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nDate: 10 March 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\nCommonwealth Day\, held every year on the second Monday of March\, is a celebration of unity\, diversity and the links of the modern Commonwealth. It is also a time to bring people together for dialogue and reflection upon the designated theme of the year. \nSchools\, governments\, Parliaments and communities across the Commonwealth organise events. The Commonwealth Day Service is organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society and takes place in Westminster Abbey in London\, UK. \nGovernments and Parliaments of Commonwealth member states and Commonwealth organisations can undertake activities\, events and discussions on the theme chosen for Commonwealth Day. \nCommonwealth Day is an opportunity for 2.4 billion people across the 56 Commonwealth countries to celebrate their shared Commonwealth values.
URL:https://cpa-caaregion.org/event/commonwealth-day-2025/
LOCATION:Worldwide
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nDate: 8 March 2025 \nInternational Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognised for their achievements without regard to divisions\, whether national\, ethnic\, linguistic\, cultural\, economic or political. \nThe CPA will be celebrating International Women’s Day through several online campaigns recognising the achievements of women in Parliaments across the Commonwealth. \nThe Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) network will be leading the celebrations across the CPA membership.
URL:https://cpa-caaregion.org/event/international-womens-day-2025/
LOCATION:Worldwide
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109
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SUMMARY:67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nDates: 3 to 8 November 2024 \nLocation: Sydney\, New South Wales\, Australia \nHosted by: Parliament of New South Wales and the CPA New South Wales Branch \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\nThe 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) will be hosted by the Parliament of New South Wales and the CPA New South Wales Branch in Sydney\, New South Wales\, Australia from 3 to 8 November 2024. \nDuring the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference\, there will also be a number of additional conferences and meetings including: \n\nCPA General Assembly and debate\nmeetings of the CPA Executive Committee\nCPC Workshops and World Café Session\n40th CPA Small Branches Conference\n8th Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Conference\nmeetings of the Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPwD) network\n58th Society of Clerks at the Table (SoCATT) meeting\npresentation of the 2024 Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year awards\nthe 2nd Emilia Monjowa Lifaka Lecture.\n\nVisit the 67th CPC Hub for all of the latest information and registration details about the conference.\nFollow #67CPC for updates on social media. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvitations\, Nominations and Registration\n\nInvitations to the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference are being issued to all eligible CPA Branches from the CPA President on behalf of the host Branch\, CPA New South Wales.\nNominations for the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference should be made by each CPA Branch using the Nomination Form.\nRegistrations for the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference will follow shortly afterwards and in advance of the Conference\, all active CPA Branches will be invited to register their delegates for the Conference.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\nThe CPA is committed to inclusivity and accessibility at all its events and programmes. Should you have any accessibility requirements\, please contact the CPA Secretariat to discuss this with us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Us\nIf you have any questions regarding the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference\, please contact us at hq.sec@cpahq.org.
URL:https://cpa-caaregion.org/event/67th-commonwealth-parliamentary-conference/
LOCATION:Sydney\, New South Wales\, Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTSTAMP:20260513T192240
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SUMMARY:Diwali
DESCRIPTION:Diwali: Festival of Lights\nLearn about India’s biggest holiday of the year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiwali\, or Dipawali\, is India‘s biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is to Christians. \nOver the centuries\, Diwali has become a national festival that’s also enjoyed by non-Hindu communities. For instance\, in Jainism\, Diwali marks the nirvana\, or spiritual awakening\, of Lord Mahavira on October 15\, 527 B.C.; in Sikhism\, it honors the day that Guru Hargobind Ji\, the Sixth Sikh Guru\, was freed from imprisonment. Buddhists in India celebrate Diwali as well.
URL:https://cpa-caaregion.org/event/diwali/
LOCATION:Worldwide
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240814
DTSTAMP:20260513T192240
CREATED:20240807T160858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T161558Z
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence in Parliamentary Work
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence in Parliamentary Work\nMeeting of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Staff Network on Open Parliament\nAGENDA\n\nRESOURCES \n\nRoad Map Towards Legislative Openness 2.0\nRecommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence from UNESCO\nUse Cases for AI in Parliaments
URL:https://cpa-caaregion.org/event/artificial-intelligence-in-parliamentary-work/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="ParlAmericas":MAILTO:info@parlamericas.org
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SUMMARY:Regional Seminar for Parliaments of the Caribbean 2024
DESCRIPTION:During the period 27 to 29 May\, 2024\, the Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in collaboration with the Inter-Parliamentary Union will host a Regional Seminar for Parliaments of the Caribbean on the theme Accelerating Parliamentary Action on Climate Change for a Resilient and Sustainable Region.
URL:https://cpa-caaregion.org/event/regional-seminar-for-parliaments-of-the-caribbean-2024/
LOCATION:Office of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago\, Parliamentary Complex Cabildo Building St. Vincent Street Port of Spain Republic of Trinidad and Tobago\, Port of Spain\, Trinidad and Tobago
CATEGORIES:Past Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inter-Parliamentary Relations Coordination Unit":MAILTO:iprc@ttparliament.org
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