How targeted support for women’s leadership is transforming individual trajectories and strengthening parliamentary institutions For more than fifteen years, Ms. N’TEFE Bawoma was a key—yet largely unseen—figure within Togo’s National Assembly. Responsible for drafting briefs, reviewing reports, and organizing hearings,…
For more than a decade, women’s rights advocates, civil society organizations, and parliamentary champions across Ghana shared a DREAM: a nation where women and men would stand side by side in leadership and decision-making. That vision became a reality in…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly embedded in daily life. From education and social media to search engines, e-commerce, healthcare, and transportation, AI increasingly operates behind the scenes, influencing how we live, work, and interact. But what role might AI…
Parliament in Times of War: A weekly update on legislative activity of Ukraine’s Verkovna Rada Ukraine’s democratically elected officials continue to perform their duties while enduring Russia’s unprovoked and horrific invasion. Our briefing notes provide the latest information about the…
May 30, 2022, Ottawa. The Parliamentary Centre launched it 2021 Annual Report today. Democracy in the world faces greater threats today than at any point in our lifetimes. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its use of brutal tactics against civilians…
All-woman delegation of MPs calls for more Canadian support to help halt the humanitarian catastrophe and a proliferation of war crimes in Ukraine April 1, 2022. OTTAWA – Five senior members of the Ukrainian Parliament wrapped up a two-day visit…
Parliamentary Centre and #ShePersisted join forces to prevent online harassment of women in politics The Parliamentary Centre is honoured to celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 with an important new partnership with #ShePersisted. #ShePersisted is the only global initiative dedicated to…
Our 2021-2024 Strategic Plan has benefited from the perspectives and advice of over 100 key stakeholders. From the Prime Minister’s Office, Global Affairs Canada (GAC), current and former parliamentarians, political parties, and leading Canadian and international civil society organizations (CSOs)…
‘Election Primer for Diplomats, Politicos and Interested Observers’ – September 8, 2021 Over 200+ participants tuned in to catch our Election Primer for Diplomats, Politicos and Interested Observers! This inaugural event marks the beginning of EngageParlDiplo, an exciting new partnership…
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