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[The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) @NGECKenya]

This morning, the @NGECKenya signed a Letter of Agreement with the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs @AcepaAfrica under the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies Project (ILGRP) in Kenya. The partnership strengthens efforts to make legislative processes more inclusive and equitable. @CanadaDev @NAssemblyKE @mamacount2017 @TKoyier @drmkarungaru

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

Thank you to the Clerk of Parliament of Ghana, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, for an insightful exchange with our ILGRP team. From our work in the 90s on budget analysis and oversight of public funds to our current efforts on gender-sensitive lawmaking—our partnership with the Parliament of Ghana & @AcepaAfrica keeps bringing solid results. Thanks to @CanadaDev and all funders for making this possible. #Ghana #Parliament #GoodGovernance #GenderEquality

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

Grateful to High Commissioner Tabah for hosting our ILGRP team at Canada’s mission in Nairobi 🇰🇪. We reviewed the projects impact so far, incl. our work on key disability rights & social protection laws that were recently passed.

ILGRP is delivered by PC & @AcepaAfrica with @CanadaDev support in Kenya, Ghana & Togo. #ILGRP

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

This morning,@NGECKenya signed a Letter of Agreement with @AcepaAfrica & @parlcent under the ILGRP in Kenya.

The partnership seeks to strengthen efforts to make legislative processes more inclusive and equitable.

#acepa #ilgrp #ngec #kenya #parliament

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

With @Canadadev support, our ILGRP project & @ACEPA brought CSOs to Kenya’s Parliament to shape the Social Protection Bill 2025. Their input was adopted and the bill is now law, expanding protection for more Kenyans.

You can read the Committee’s final report stakeholder submissions here: https://t.co/ODxwWGXz8y

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

Through the ILGRP project, funded by @CanadaDev, the Parliamentary Centre & @ACEPA convened a CSO working group and presented a memorandum of recommendations to the Committee on Gender, Children & Social Welfare—inputs that informed the final report to Parliament.
The bill now awaits the President’s assent.
#ILGRP #Ghana #SocialProtection

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

#ProjectImpact
On July 30, 🇬🇭Ghana’s Parliament passed the landmark Social Protection Bill 2025-a milestone for social equity.

The bill was shaped by extensive consultations with CSOs, ensuring citizens’ voices were heard in the process.

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

Earlier today, @AcepaAfrica in partnership with @parlcent, with funding from @GAC_Corporate, hosted a targeted capacity enhancement session for Members of Parliament of Ghana serving on the Committee on Education.

#acepa #ilgrp #parliament #EducationCommittee #genderequality

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

Here’s a snapshot from yesterday’s session with Ghana’s Parliamentary Committee on Gender, Children & Social Welfare.

This is one of a series of activities under the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project, focused on strengthening parliamentary oversight to help ensure gender equality commitments lead to real, measurable outcomes.

ILGRP is jointly implemented by the Parliamentary Centre and @ACEPAfrica, with funding from @CanadaDev .

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

On #ParliamentarismDay, we celebrate women in parliament — shaping laws, advancing equality & defending democracy.
As Secretariat of the WLID network, @ParlCentre supports women legislators working on defence, security & peace worldwide.
#SheLeads #WomenInPolitics #WLID #InclusiveDemocracy

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

🎥 Watch the full video here ⬇️
🔗https://t.co/r4vgfFmnfx

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

"As a young person, I reckon the importance of being sensitive to gender issues in our society, especially when you are a Member of Parliament for a constituency where traditionally women have been relegated to the background for so many years now". -Hon. Eric Edem Agbana

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

In 2022, @ParlCentre and @ACEPAfrica launched the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project to support partner parliaments in Ghana, Kenya & Togo. Over three years, ILGRP has worked closely with civil society organization legislative and budget processes.

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

📽️ In our new video, hear directly from an MP, a CSO leader and a parliamentary staff member and see how ILGRP has shaped their work, strengthened CSO-parliament collaboration, and brought gender analysis into the legislative process.

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

On #ParliamentarismDay, we celebrate women in parliament — shaping laws, advancing equality & defending democracy.
As Secretariat of the WLID network, @ParlCentre supports women legislators working on defence, security & peace worldwide.
#SheLeads #WomenInPolitics #WLID #InclusiveDemocracy

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

June 30 – #ParliamentarismDay
Parliaments are key to defending democracy & amplifying citizens' voices.
@ParlCentre has been proud to support the National Assembly of Armenia as it advances democratic reforms & inclusivity in a challenging region.
in (@CanadaFP).
#DemocracyInAction #InclusiveGovernance #Armenia

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

June 30 – #ParliamentarismDay
We stand with the Parliament of Ukraine—a pillar of democracy under fire. Despite war, the Verkhovna Rada defends rights, reforms, & EU integration.
Through our #PASSUkraine project on parliamentary oversight of the security sector, @ParlCentre proudly supports its work.
#StandWithUkraine #VerkhovnaRada #SupportUkrainianDemocracy #DemocracyUnderFire

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

Amid global instability, what role should Canada play? 🇨🇦🌍
Join @AMBCANADA1 & the Centre for a rare public conference on the future of Canadian diplomacy.

🗓️ May 12 | ⏰ 1–5PM ET | In-Person & Virtual
🎙️ Featuring former diplomats, scholars & policy leaders
🔗 Register: https://t.co/JfVmkWWyzD

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

On their last day in Canada, 🇺🇦Verkhovna Rada staff explored how 🇨🇦Parliament supports strong legislative work—through research services, procedural advice, and bilingual drafting.

Helpful experience for the Rada’s reforms and EU integration. #PASSUkraine

[Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire @parlcent]

As the Parliament of🇺🇦 operates under wartime conditions, business continuity plans and their implementation are critical.

Our Ukrainian delegation exchanged experiences with colleagues from the 🇨🇦 Parliament on issues like infrastructure, staffing, and emergency procedures.