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 www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

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 ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/directory/sc...

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. Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_09...

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. Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...

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 ⬇️ www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

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 ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/media/gtiomy...

🎙️ 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 ⬇️ www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

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.’ Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_08...

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. Read more about The Gambia and the CPA ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/directory/ga...

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. Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/where-we-wor...

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 ⬇️ issuu.com/theparliamen...

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. www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

Parliamentarians from across the CPA Africa Region are gathering in The Gambia for the 54th CPA Africa Regional Conference. The Conference will be opened tomorrow by H.E Adama Barrow, President of The Gambia 🇧🇼🇨🇲🇸🇿🇬🇲🇬🇭🇰🇪🇱🇸🇲🇼🇲🇺🇲🇿🇳🇦🇳🇬🇷🇼🇸🇨🇸🇱🇿🇦🇹🇿🇺🇬🇿🇲 Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/where-we-wor...

NEW PODCAST: Hear from one of the world’s youngest MPs Hon. Eve Borg Bonello and youth leaders from Turks & Caicos 🇹🇨 and Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 on barriers to youth in politics, what real representation looks like & what gives them hope for the future. #InternationalYouthDay

With increasing political polarisation, how can Parliaments bridge the democratic divide? This International #YouthDay read in the CPA’s Journal about how the Parliament of Pakistan is engaging youth, from internships to research projects ⬇️ issuu.com/theparliamen...

1/ The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, through its research, publications & knowledge sharing approach, seeks to capture & disseminate diverse experiences of parliamentary democracy from across the #Commonwealth Visit our website to learn more ⬇ www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...

The CPA is joining the Fantasy Premier League (FPL)! This is an open invite to all Premier League fans to get a little competitive and connect with Commonwealth colleagues around the world. Join using the link below or with the invite code f128r8 ⬇️ fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto...

Only 2 days left to submit your nominations for the CPA Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year Awards for 2025. Submit your nominations with examples of outstanding Parliamentary leadership here ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/c... www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zbs...

Read updates from the CPA and #Commonwealth Parliaments including: 61st CPA Canada Regional Conference British Parliamentary delegation to Sri Lanka Commonwealth Secretary-General meets with Commonwealth Accredited Organisations and much more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_07...

1/ It's the final day of the IPU UN 15th World Conference of Speakers of parliament, and the CPA delegation have continued to have a series of productive bilateral meetings.

A CPA delegation is in Barbados for a Benchmarks self-assessment. Hon. Arthur Holder, Speaker of the National Assembly, said: "This timely exercise will ensure this Chamber it is fit for purpose to face the challenges of the 21st Century and beyond." ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/b...

1/ It's day 2 of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and UN World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. Some highlights from yesterday include the CPA delegation's meetings with Hon. Filimone Jitoko, Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji, who will be providing remarks later on his country's priorities.

Nominations close soon for the 2025 Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the year Awards. Learn more about the Awards below, and submit your examples of inspiring Parliamentary leadership before 7 August 2025 ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/c...

A CPA delegation is in Geneva for the Inter-Parliamentary Union and United Nations' 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. Hear from CPA Secretary-General on what he's looking forward to throughout the week ⬇️

Parliamentarians and a CPA delegation are in Geneva for the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. Listen to our podcast episode with the Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Pakistan, where he discusses AI, climate change & creating an inclusive Assembly ⬇️ www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

CPA news: Over 100 #Commonwealth MPs & Parliamentary Clerks examine parliamentary democracy & issues affecting modern Parliaments this week at 61st CPA #Canada Regional Conference hosted by National Assembly of #Québec @assnatqc.bsky.social Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_07...

La 61e Conférence régionale canadienne de l’Association parlementaire du Commonwealth s’est conclue hier à l’Assemblée nationale du Québec. Merci à toutes les délégations pour leur collaboration essentielle! #APC #PolCan #PolQC

This month, Clerks and Parliamentary officials from across the #Commonwealth were hosted by New Zealand Parliament for a CPA Parliamentary Academy Residency. Watch highlights below ⬇ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoMr...

Last week, a team from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association met with the Parliament of Vanuatu as part of a CPA Democratic Benchmarks self-assessment exercise Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_07...

This week, 61st CPA #Canada Regional Conference takes place in Québec with Canadian Speakers & Members of Parliament hosted by @assnatqc.bsky.social Plus #Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Canadian Regional Conference Find out how we work with CPA Canada Region www.cpahq.org/where-we-wor...

In this video, Clerks and officials from Parliaments across the Commonwealth speak about their experiences at the recent CPA Parliamentary Academy Residency hosted by the New Zealand Parliament in Wellington ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoMr...

New Vacancy: Communications and Office Administrator at the #Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Role requires motivated, hard-working & organised individual. Permanent role with competitive salary & opportunity for travel Apply by 30 July 2025 ⬇ www.cpahq.org/get-involved...

New Zealand @nzparliament.bsky.social welcomed Clerks & officials from 28 #Commonwealth Legislatures for CPA Parliamentary Academy residency course in Wellington with traditional Māori pōwhiri yesterday The CPA programme promotes exchange of knowledge between different Parliaments

68th CPC NEWS: 68th #Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference #68CPC will be hosted by Parliament of Barbados 🇧🇧 from 5 to 12 October 2025 under the theme of 'The Commonwealth: A Global Partner' Visit the 68th CPC Hub to find out more about workshops etc ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/

How can nationalism help or hinder democracy? Listen to the latest episode of Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth to learn more ⬇️ www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

This International Day of Parliamentarism, we're highlighting the crucial work of Parliamentary strengthening and scrutiny by MPs. Watch this video with highlights from the CPA Small Branches Workshop in April 2025 hosted by the Tynwald Isle of Man Parliament ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=S778...

This morning the CPA held a webinar on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to mark International Day of Parliamentarism. Participants heard from Parliamentary experts in Disability rights from across the Commonwealth. Read more here ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_06...

🏛️ Today is International Day of Parliamentarism 2025 #WorldParliamentDay Read more about how the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is marking the occasion here ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_06...

This week, CPA Secretary-General Stephen Twigg met with Antigua & Barbuda High Commissioner to UK Dr Karen-Mae Hill to discuss CPA's work in the Caribbean supporting Legislatures and Antigua’s future hosting of 28th #Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting #CHOGM in 2026

CPA news: Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago focuses on parliamentary strengthening for new & returning MPs at CPA Post-Election Seminar in partnership with ParlAmericas this week Featuring experts & panellists from Canada, Ontario, Barbados, Guyana, Montserrat Read ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_06...

This International Day of Parliamentarism, the CPA will be hosting a webinar on how Parliamentarians can support inclusion for people with disabilities from 10:00-11:30 BST on 30 June. Register here ⬇️ us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Meet some of the panelists below ⬇️

Out now! Latest edition of The Parliamentarian, the Journal of #Commonwealth Parliaments Why does politics need to be more inclusive? This issue features a wide range of topics relevant to today’s Parliaments Access the digital edition online at ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...

PODCAST: 'Parliamentary Conversations in the #Commonwealth' gives a voice to Parliamentarians & civil society to discuss democracy - recent episodes w/ MPs from Karnataka (India), UK, Punjab (Pakistan), South Africa Listen online or on your favourite Podcast platform ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...

Join us for our webinar on The Role of Parliamentarians in Upholding the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities with disabilities organisations, Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff on 30 June 2025 from 10:00-11:30 BST. Register here ⬇️ us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

This week a delegation from the Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPwD) network is at the 18th Session Of The Conference Of States Parties To The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) #COSP18. Read more about CPwD here ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/our-networks...

In this episode, we sit down with Hon. Shrimati Nayana Motamma, the youngest woman in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. We explore how she navigates complex intersections of caste, gender and power. Listen here ⬇️ www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

This week CPA Secretary-General Stephen Twigg met #SouthAfrican High Commissioner Jeremiah Nyamane Mamabolo to discuss CPA's work with 63 national & subnational Legislatures in #Africa @parliamentofrsa.bsky.social will host Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) ahead of G20 later this year

1/ Parliamentary strengthening for #Commonwealth Parliaments Newly published annual report provides ℹ️ on CPA activities & its networks – CPA Small Branches, Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians & Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/about-us/our...

Why have some Commonwealth countries become Republics, while others have not? Read our latest blog on the history of Republicanism in the Commonwealth here ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...