ParlAmericas participates in the 2025 Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians to advance gender parity in decision-making

Gender parity is a distributive justice measure, rooted in the principle of equal participation in decision-making processes being an essential component of democracy. To support in fostering such an approach in parliaments, and thereby contribute to building more just and equitable societies, ParlAmericas participated in the 2025 Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians, a global forum […]

Digital readiness in parliaments: Key takeaways from the meeting of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Staff Network on Open Parliament

Digital transformation is reshaping legislative institutions, creating new opportunities to enhance transparency, accessibility, and security. Recognizing this, the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Staff Network on Open Parliament convened today to exchange knowledge on strategies for integrating digital technologies in parliamentary processes. A robust digital infrastructure is fundamental to legislative efficiency and public engagement, underscored Luis Rojas, Deputy […]

The role of parliaments in advancing effective climate action

Effective climate action requires political will, financing aligned with environmental commitments, and a robust legislative framework that considers society as a whole. To analyze the most pressing environmental challenges and explore transformative legislative responses, parliamentarians leading on climate action, chairs of environmental committees, and non-governmental stakeholders exchanged ideas at today’s meeting of the Executive Committee […]

ParlAmericas launches its Strategic Plan 2025-2030

ParlAmericas is pleased to announce the launch of its Strategic Plan 2025-2030, which will serve as a roadmap for strengthening parliamentary diplomacy with the aim of fostering regional integration and stability, and promoting the participation of parliamentarians from the Americas and the Caribbean in the Inter-American System. Developed through a broad and inclusive consultation process, […]