International Day of Parliamentarism

Date

30 June

Observed globally to highlight the importance of parliaments in:

• Democracy
• Accountability
• Human rights
• Inclusive governance

2026 Theme

“The Future of Human Rights is Written in Parliaments.”

Established By

United Nations General Assembly

Resolution:

A/RES/72/278

Year:

2018

Why 30 June?

It commemorates the establishment of the:

Inter-Parliamentary Union — IPU

Founded:

30 June 1889 — Paris

2026

Marked the:

137th anniversary of IPU

Mains Angle

Strong parliaments contribute to:

Representation + Accountability + Lawmaking + Executive Oversight + Democracy

GS Link

GS II: Parliament & Governance