Inter-Parliamentary Union

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The Indian Parliamentary Delegation, led by the Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha has departed for Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, to participate in the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). 

About Inter-Parliamentary Union

• It is the international organization of Parliaments which was established in 1889 in Paris to promote representative democracy and world peace.
• The IPU promotes democratic governance, institutions and values, working with parliaments and parliamentarians to articulate and respond to the needs and aspirations of the people.
• It works for peace, democracy, human rights, gender equality, youth empowerment, climate action and sustainable development through political dialogue, cooperation and parliamentary action.
• Members: It comprises 183 member parliaments and 15 associate members. 
• It also defends the human rights of parliamentarians through a dedicated committee made up of MPs from around the world.
• The IPU moved its headquarters to Geneva in 1921.
• Funding: It is financed primarily by its members out of public funds.

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Governance Structure of Inter-Parliamentary Union

• IPU Assembly: It is the principal statutory body that expresses the views of the IPU on political issues. It brings together parliamentarians to study international problems and make recommendations for action.
• Governing Council: It is the plenary policymaking body of the IPU. It is composed of three representatives from each member parliament. The President of the IPU is ex-officio President of the Governing Council.
• The Council establishes the annual programme and budget of the IPU.
• Executive Committees
  • It is made up of the President, 15 elected members from different geopolitical groups, the President of the Bureau of Women Parliamentarians and the President of the Board of the Forum of Young Parliamentarians.
  • The 15 members of the Executive Committee are elected by the Council for a four-year term.
  • The President of the IPU is an ex officio member and President of the Committee.
• Standing Committees: There are three Standing Committees set up by the IPU Governing Council to assist the Assembly in its work.

Source: PIB