Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA)
Association parlementaire du Commonwealth
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Contact Details
URL: https://www.cpahq.org/
Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/CPAHQ/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cpa_secretariat
Founded
1911 London UK
History
Originally administered by the UK branch. Evolving with the Commonwealth, the Association adopted its present name and changed its rules to enable all member branches to participate in CPA management. Present statutes adopted 1993.
Aims
Promote knowledge and education about the constitutional, legislative, economic, social and cultural systems within a parliamentary democratic framework, with particular reference to the countries of the Commonwealth of Nations and to other countries having close historical and parliamentary associations with it; foster understanding and cooperation among Members of Commonwealth Parliaments; promote the study of and respect for parliamentary institutions.
Events
2024-11-04 | Sydney, NSW Australia – Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference208 past events available with paid subscription only.
Activities
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General Assembly of delegates (meets annually, at Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference); Executive Committee (meets twice a year), includes Chairperson of D-XM0335 - Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP), Chairperson of CPA Small Branches and Chairperson of Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPwD); Autonomous Branches (about 180); Headquarters in London (UK).
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UIA Org ID
XC0372
Last News
2023
** UN SDGs are linked to the subject classification.
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