Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth
Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth, a podcast by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), gives a voice to Parliamentarians, civil society experts and activists across the Commonwealth to discuss common democratic challenges and share their ideas on what can be done to solve them. The CPA promotes knowledge of the constitutional, legislative, economic, social and cultural aspects of parliamentary democracy. Our work enables Commonwealth Parliamentarians and officials to uphold and strengthen parliamentary democracy, the rule of law, sustainable development and human rights.
Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth
The fight against discriminatory laws with Adriana Quiñones from UN Women
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How can we fight discriminatory laws across the Commonwealth?
In this episode of Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth, UN Women’s Head of Human Rights and Development, Adriana Quiñones, discusses her journey from growing up in conflict-affected Colombia to leading global efforts on women’s rights. She highlights the persistence of discriminatory laws that limit women’s access to justice, political participation, inheritance, and protection from violence.
The conversation also explores the barriers facing young women in politics, from discrimination to online abuse, from unequal caregiving expectations to exclusionary political systems. She emphasises the need for stronger legal protections and more inclusive democratic institutions to empower the next generation of women leaders.
This episode was recorded in May 2026 by Oz Russell, CPA Communications Officer.