We have been in Africa, in Zambia's adorable capital, Lusaka, for the past week for the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly. Established in 1889, the IPU is the oldest international formation. It has been working parallel with the United Nations among world parliaments. Over 130 countries' parliaments are members of this union. The assembly gathers twice a year: once in one of the member countries and once in the union's center, in Geneva. Its headlining topics are the development of the level of democracy in the world, ensuring the active and efficient operation of parliaments, sustainable development and improvement of human rights. Every year, a sub-topic is selected and focused on in relation to these main topics. This way, a common area of responsibility and awareness is created around certain topics in all world democracies.