The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association celebrates IPU's 136th Anniversary.


The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association marked the International Day of Parliamentarism with a statement from Secretary-General, Stephen Twigg, The 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.

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