Leaders from 120 countries gathered in Geneva last week for the historic Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament to debate some of the world's most pressing issues.

Read the press release and access the #6WCSP Declaration

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The #IPU is pleased to announce that its 152nd Assembly #IPU152 will be held in Istanbul in 2026, hosted by the Grand National Assembly of #Türkiye, following an agreement signed yesterday between Speaker Numan Kurtulmus, SG Martin Chungong and IPU President Tulia Ackson at #6WCSP in Geneva.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a global crisis. It challenges the foundations of peace and security beyond Europe. It demands a united, unwavering response, says Deputy Speaker Morten Wold from the Storting on 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament #6WCSP #ipu2025

🇪🇺 @europarl.europa.eu VP @katarina-barley.de speaking at the 6th World Conference of Speakers of #Parliament held by @ipuparliament.bsky.social in🇺🇳🇨🇭 #Geneva on parliamentary #cooperation & #diplomacy in a world in turmoil

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The Speaker of the UK House of Commons addressing the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliaments.

A wide shot of the assembly hall at the UN building in Geneva.

Yesterday, I addressed more than 100 Speakers at the #6WCSP. I spoke on the importance of Parliaments working together for global peace, security and collaborating to obtain a better future for all.

Following his speech to the world's top legislators at the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, watch #IPU's interview with actor and UN activist, Michael Douglas, as he encourages #MPs to reach beyond the confines of parliament to influence all communities.

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Highlighting the fact that nations are prioritising weapons of war over civil societies' needs, #UN Messenger for Peace, Michael Douglas underlined how international bodies need to work together to collaborate across borders at the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament.
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This week, I will represent the UK House of Commons 25 years on from the inaugural conference, collaborating with my counterparts to further the work of our predecessors, securing a better future for all. #6WCSP

Speakers signed a declaration at the inaugural conference, outlining the main challenges facing the world community: international peace and security, democracy, respect for human rights, sustainable development, and the ensuing social progress. #6WCSP
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The first World Conference of Speakers of Parliament convened in 2000.

From then, every 5 years, #IPU + @un.org host the event, this year in Geneva, to strengthen peace + development.

Find out more in time for #6WCSP
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How much do you know about the history of Speakers of parliament?

Watch #IPU's new video for 6 useful facts about Speakers in advance of the 6th World Conference next week!

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Promising to be one of the largest gatherings of its kind, the IPU's Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, organized by the #IPU/@UN, will take place from 29-31 July in Geneva
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A world in turmoil: Parliamentary cooperation and multilateralism for #peace, justice and prosperity for all is the theme of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, organized by #IPU in close collaboration with @ungeneva.bsky.social, 9-31 July.

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