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Mali and the Rome Statute

PGA Members in Mali have been promoting the fight against impunity since 2000.

Somalia and the Rome Statute

PGA has worked with Parliamentarians from Somalia to promote the fight against impunity for the most serious crimes since 2014, and is currently promoting accession and ratification of the Rome Statute.

PGA Participates in the Ninth Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention

PGA's International Peace and Security Program staff participated in a portion of the 9th Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC). The accompanying delegation included parliamentarians and government officials from Chad, Djibouti, Somalia and South Sudan.

Key ICC Judicial & Other Developments (January 2022 – June. 2022)

A non-exhaustive summary of key ICC judicial developments in the first half of 2022.

PGA condemns the execution of Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam

PGA strongly condemns the execution of Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam on 27 April 2022, which testifies to the failure of the Singaporean judicial system and of Malaysian authorities to protect and uphold fundamental principles under international law.

PGA urges the authorities of Singapore to halt the execution of a mentally disabled person

Given that Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam is intellectually disabled, and committed a non-violent crime, we sincerely appeal for the authorities of Singapore to pardon Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam’s death sentence.

African Regional Briefing by PGA on Nuclear and Radiological Security Project

This webinar is the first follow-up event after a series of 4 virtual projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean in 2021

Key ICC Judicial & Other Developments (July 2021 – Dec. 2021)

A non-exhaustive summary of key ICC judicial developments in the second half of 2021.

West African MPs Renew Their Commitment to the Fight Against Impunity

PGA co-organised with its National Group in Nigeria, a Workshop on the Fight Against Impunity for Mass Atrocities under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and promotion of the Rule of Law

MENA Working Group

While most Governments in the Middle East and North Africa have expressed support for the ICC, few have taken the necessary steps to ratify or accede to the Rome Statute.

41st Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action

Our 41st Annual Forum was held in the Parliament of Cape Verde, Praia, November 21-22, 2019.

African Parliamentarians gather in Banjul to discuss accountability mechanisms for serious human rights violations and international crimes

On 3 and 4 July 2019, the National Assembly of the Gambia hosted over 40 participants, representing more than 15 African States, to participate in the Working Group on the Fight against Impunity in Africa.

PGA takes part in the 7th World Congress against the Death Penalty

From 26 February to 1 March 2019, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) attended the 7th World Congress against the Death Penalty, organised by its partner organisation Ensemble contre la peine de mort (ECPM, Together Against the Death Penalty).

Regional Africa Parliamentary Workshop to Promote Universality and Implementation of The BTWC and Implementation of UNSC Resolution 1540 (2004)

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | September 17-18th: The Workshop brought together legislaters in the African region to discuss and review the Biological & Toxin Weapon Convention (BTWC).

Regional Africa Parliamentary Workshop on Improving Compliance with the UN Program of Action Addressing the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons

Promoting Greater and More Effective Participation by Women MPs in Parliamentary Defence, Security and Interior Committees.

Mali and the Death Penalty

Mali is formally retentionist but has applied a moratorium since 1980, although executions are reported to have occurred in territories controlled by armed groups during the 2012 crisis.

Parliamentarians from Francophone Africa meet in Kinshasa to discuss the abolition of the death penalty

Parliamentarians from West and Central Africa shared their experiences and discussed the future of the abolitionist movement in the region.

39th Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action

"Milan Forum for Action in Preventing Violent Extremism and Mass Atrocities: The Role of Parliamentarians". Palazzo Isimbardi, Milan, Italy.

Regional Africa Parliamentary Workshop to Promote Ratification and Implementation of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (Sierra Leone)

The Workshop brought together several prominent Legislators and Government officials for a two day period to discuss and review the Biological & Toxin Weapon Convention (BTWC).

PGA Members Attended a Workshop on the Abolition of the Death Penalty in Africa in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)

PGA members attended a workshop on the abollition of the death penalty, held on 19 and 20 December 2016 in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso).

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Parliamentary Workshop on the Ratification and Implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Parliamentary Workshop on the Ratification and Implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty

Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians on the ICC and the Rule of Law - 9th session

Dakar, Senegal, 9-10 December, 2016. Parliamentarians of the world unite their voice in support of the ICC.

Second Meeting of the Working Group on the fight against impunity in Francophone Africa

The Working Group on the fight against impunity in Francophone African countries held its second meeting on 10 and 11 November 2016, in Lomé (Togo).

PGA Members Call on South African MPs to Stand Against Impunity in reaction to South African Government’s Decision to Withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

News broke today that the Government of South Africa has notified the United Nations Secretary General of its intention to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

PGA Members Share Deep Concerns at the Overwhelming Vote of the Parliament of Burundi in Favour of Withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

Burundi voted massively in favor of the country withdrawing from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC)

Al Mahdi’s trial by the International Criminal Court paves the way in countering violent extremist groups within the Rule of Law

ICC Trial Chamber VIII declares Mr Al Mahdi guilty of the war crime of attacking historic and religious buildings in Timbuktu and sentences him to nine years’ imprisonment.

6th Meeting of PGA’s Working Group on the Universality of the Rome Statute of the ICC  in the Middle East and North Africa

While most Governments in the (MENA) Region have expressed support for the ICC and the fight against impunity for crimes under international law, few have taken the necessary steps to ratify or accede to the Rome Statute of the ICC.

 Parliament of Jordan - MPs from MENA Region discuss the ICC and fight against impunity for international crimes

MPs from MENA Region discuss the ICC and fight against impunity for international crimes

Meeting of the Working Group on the Fight against Impunity in Francophone Africa

The Working Group on the fight against impunity in Francophone African countries met for its 1th session under the gracious auspices of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire in Abidjan on 31 January and 1 February 2014.

PGA Secretary-General and Pakistan National Group Meet with the Hon. Speaker

PGA Secretary-General visited Islamabad and addressed the meeting of the PGA National Group, June 24, 2013.

PGA Regional Parliamentary Workshop on the Arms Trade Treaty

Hosted by the Tanzanian Parliament, PGA organized from 29-30 May 2013 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania at the Parliament Office (Mkwawa Hall) a Regional Parliamentary Workshop on “The Arms Trade Treaty - The Role of Parliamentarians.”

Statement of Dep. Diarra regarding the opening of an investigation by Prosecutor of the ICC

Statement of Dep. Diarra regarding the opening of an investigation by Prosecutor of the ICC Press Releases News Center

Statement by PGA on the Assassination of Mr. Mustafa Haji Maalim MP in Somalia

PGA condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the recent killing of Somali Legislator Mustafa Haji Maalim in front of his home.

PGA Condemns the Military Coup in Mali

PGA condemns the military coup in Mali.Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) joins the Council on Peace and Security of the African Union, the UN Secretary General, the UN Security Council, the European Union and many others that have firmly condemne

 Parliamentary Consultations on the Rule of Law & Justice in the Central African Republic

In the context of the ongoing peace consolidation efforts in the Central African Republic, this parliamentary conference provided a platform to discuss the role of international justice and the Rule of Law in the peace-building process, including the stre

Regional Roundtable Discussion on Implementation of the Rome Statute of the ICC

Hosted by the Legislature of Liberia, under the leadership of Senator Franklin Siakor in collaboration with PGA, parliamentarians from Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone and Ireland gathered at this regional PGA Roundtable to di

Workshop for parliamentarians and NGO leaders from Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali Guinea to discuss the Sexual and Reproductive Health Model Law

Workshop for Parliamentarians and NGO Leaders from Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, to discuss the sexual and reproductive health model law