Women in Parliament Global Forum

The Women in Parliaments Global Forum (WIP) is the global network of female Parliamentarians at national level, including the European Parliament, of whom there currently are around 9000.

WIP is an independent, international and post-partisan foundation established with the purpose of advancing society by building a network between Women in Parliaments. It is a not-for-profit foundation, based in Zurich, Switzerland.

WIP members are Members of Parliaments at national level, including those directly elected to the European Parliament. Membership is free and members are honoured by their participation.

Elected political decision-makers have a unique perspective on the issues relevant to people, as they are in permanent direct exchange with their electorate. To go through the process of being scrutinized and elected is a selection procedure that gives female MPs the mandate to speak for their constituencies.