In regard to the International Day of Democracy, celebrated on 15 September annually, it was noted that 36 national parliaments, including South Africa, informed the IPU of events to commemorate the day. Many parliaments organized their events around the theme of accountability. The South African Parliament held a debate in the National Assembly with the theme "A review of progress made in meeting international commitments in the area of democracy and human rights, with a focus on areas for future efforts". Members of the public and civil society were invited to attend the debate.