For the first time, the IPU Assembly will stream on a dedicated virtual event platform offering access to participants from around the world, bringing together hundreds of parliamentarians and experts in the world's biggest platform for parliamentary dialogue.

In the weeks leading up to the Assembly, the IPU's statutory bodies will contribute to the theme, including the Forum of Women Parliamentarians, the Forum of Young Parliamentarians as well as four thematic Standing Committees made up of parliamentarians from all regions. The IPU Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians will also meet in advance of the Assembly to consider what actions to take to defend hundreds of persecuted parliamentarians from dozens of countries.

*REGISTRATION FOR IPU MEMBERS AND PERMANENT OBSERVERS CLOSES 9 MAY.