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Military Authorities in Burkina Faso must respect the Constitutional Order

This coup d’état takes place in a context of profound discontent over the security crisis fueled by the government's inability to prevent and tackle abuses by so-called jihadist groups in the country since 2015.

Italy and Sweden Ratify the Kampala Amendments to the Rome Statute of the ICC on the Crime of Aggression and War Crimes

Leading Parliamentarians from Italy, Sweden and the European Parliament stress the importance of the fight against impunity for international crimes, including the aggressive use of force.

PGA Congratulates Plenary of Senate of Philippines on Its Concurrence to Ratification of Arms Trade Treaty

The Senate of the Philippines signaled its concurrence to ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty earlier today, following Senate Foreign Relations Committee approval in September 2021.

Letter to President Zelenskyi of Ukraine Urging Decisive Action on the Rome Statute of the ICC

Leaders of PGA and its Ukrainian civil society partner, the Center for Civil Liberties (CCL), have written a letter to the President of the Republic of Ukraine urging decisive action towards Ukrainian membership of the International Criminal Court (ICC)

PGA Statement on the Recent Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami in Tonga

PGA wishes to express its deep shock and sadness in connection with the recent volcanic eruption and tsunami that has devastated Tonga.

PGA Statement on the situation in Ukraine

PGA reaffirms that any military attack directed against Ukrainian territory would be unlawful use of force prohibited by the UN Charter and may qualify as crime of aggression attributable to the individual criminal responsibility of the leader(s).

Parliamentarians for Global Action's Members remember the legacy of European Parliament President David Sassoli

The worldwide membership of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) recalls the extraordinary leadership of President David Sassoli, champion of human rights, democracy and justice in the world.

Women Parliamentarians Oppose Racism, Hate Speech & Discrimination

Experts, civil society representatives, Members of Parliament, and other key stakeholders, gathered to discuss the prevention of disinformation which have notably contributed to the increase of hate speech, incitement and the commission of egregious crime

S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Parliamentarians

The existence and prevalence of sexism, misogyny, democratic backsliding, and authoritarianism have created fertile ground for the institutionalization of violence against women in politics and human rights defenders.

Second Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the Oceans (CAP-Oceans)

Lawmakers from PGA’s global membership came together to discuss the Role of Parliamentarians in the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 on the Protection of the Ocean.

42nd Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action

Our 42nd Annual Forum was held virtually on December 16-17, 2021

Mozambique - PGA Member Hon. Ivone Soares has welcomed the publication of Mozambique's First National Report to the United Nations Security Council 1540 Committee

An important step in fulfilling Mozambique's international legal obligations and an important contribution to international peace and security.

Reforming national nomination procedures for ICC judicial candidates: From the Independent Experts Review report to action by the Assembly of States Parties

On 10 December 2021, PGA virtually gathered a group of high-level experts and representatives from civil society organisations (CSOs) to discuss the importance of reforming national nomination procedures for the International Criminal Court (ICC) judicial

PGA Parliamentary Webinar Promoting Universality and Implementation of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and its Additional Protocols in the Asia Pacific Region

This webinar is the 3rd in a series of 4 in Africa, Latin America, Asia/Pacific and Caribbean/CARICOM to promote Universality and Implementation of The Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and its Additional Protocols

The Role of Parliamentarians in Promoting the Universality of the Rome Statute: The State of Play in Today’s ICC

This side-event analysed the main problems hindering States from joining the ICC, with examples of successes as well as challenges experienced, elucidated from the perspective of Parliamentarians from four countries.

Chile adopts Marriage Equality Law

Chile joins Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Uruguay in providing access to marriage for same-sex couples.

Working Group on Afghanistan: Legislators Must Continue to Put Pressure on Their Government

To keep the focus on strategic and efficient actions and considering that the situation in Afghanistan must not be forgotten, PGA, in collaboration with a Malaysian Think Tank, have organized a follow-up meeting to discuss the step

PGA members urge the international community to protect the rights of girls and women in Afghanistan against all forms of violence and discrimination

PGA urges the international community to recognize its collective responsibility in the protection of human rights of all Afghans and to consider an effective, gender-sensitive response to the deteriorating humanitarian context.