PGA, a non-profit, non-partisan international network of approximately 1,100 legislators in over 150 elected parliaments around the globe, aims to promote peace, democracy, the rule of law, human rights, gender equality and population issues by informing, convening, and mobilizing parliamentarians to realize these goals.
Our new strategic direction places PGA’s human rights-based approach, action-oriented advocacy, and empowerment of individual parliamentarians at the center of our work.
Parliamentarians for Global Action is a multi-party, global network of legislators from all regions of the world advocating for the most fundamental social and environmental principles: human rights, democracy, and the rule of law; peace and human security; gender equality and inclusion; protection of the environment; and justice in all its forms.
Parliamentarians for Global Action serves as a vital force for building more just and equitable societies. Our programs and campaigns provide the inspiration and strategic support that legislators need to uphold the rule of law and contribute to a more equitable, safe, sustainable, and democratic world.
Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) was established in 1978 in Washington, D.C., by a group of concerned parliamentarians from around the world to take collective, coordinated and cohesive actions on global problems.
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1990 was an historic year, with political events putting the seal of authenticity on the revolutions of 1989 - not simply in Europe but around the world.
2023 was a difficult year for the causes of democracy, human rights, peace, justice and equality.
Democratic principles worldwide are under attack and while threats to democracy are not new, contemporary challenges – including the global health emergency – have put parliamentarians themselves on the frontlines.
The spirit of collective action that characterizes PGA is more important today than ever. PGA’s international network stands in solidarity with champions of democracy and defenders of human rights and peace worldwide.
The year 2020 was defined by tremendous obstacles, and many achievements! The current global health crisis requires a multilateral response.
This was the first year of PGA’s 3-year strategic plan under the theme of “Mobilizing Legislators as Champions for Human Rights, Democracy, and Peace” and resulted in significant progress in the creation of a more equitable, safe, and democratic world.
The year 2018 was defined by numerous achievements by PGA. We are delighted to share with you our efforts towards a more equitable, just and peaceful world, with growth and progress in each of our three programmes.
The year 2017 was defined by numerous achievements by PGA. We are delighted to share with you our efforts towards a more equitable, just and peaceful world, with growth and progress in each of our three programmes.
The year 2016 was defined by numerous achievements by PGA. We are delighted to share with you our efforts towards a more equitable, just and peaceful world, with growth and progress in each of our three programmes.
Throughout 2015, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) has continued to develop and strengthen its preexisting campaigns, as well as introduce new initiatives that further the vision of PGA “To contribute to the creation of a rules-based international order for a more equitable, safe and democratic world.”
1995 provided a host of round-number anniversaries. Foremost was the 50th anniversary of the United Nations. Hopes were high that the 50th would bring major reform of the UN System. Unfortunately, hopes that rely on numbers are rarely realized.
