IPU is a unique organization made up of national parliaments from around the world. It protects and builds global democracy through political dialogue and concrete action
The FNC is the representative body of the people of UAE and is considered the fourth Federal authority amongst the five Federal authorities set forth in the constitution
The Summit’s theme is “United for Shaping the Future”. It will focus on the role that women Speakers can play in uniting parliamentarians around national and
In 1971, the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, unified the seven small emerging emirates and founded the state of the United Arab Emirates. The union of UAE
Innovations and great advances in science and technology being deployed in service of human kind, connecting individuals, groups and societies at unprecedented levels, and moving society from the digital information age to the digital knowledge age. These advances present both opportunities and challenges to legislators – opportunities to advance effectiveness of parliaments and challenges to in areas including social, legal and economic.
Global warming and climate change threaten to dramatically impact quality of life over the next 30-50 years
Increasing water scarcity and loss of biodiversity
Longevity and ageing in the developed world, youth bulge in the underdeveloped world, and overall dramatic global population growth, along with rise in urbanization and megacities
Upsurge of nationalism and growing mistrust of international organizations and unions
Rise of intolerance and extremism leading to terrorism on a scale never before witnessed.
Growing economic disparity among social groups and regions
Roundtable for women Speakers of parliament | 10:50 Youth Perspectives – Part 2 12:15 Visit to the Future Exhibition |