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PGA Annual Report 2023

2023 was a difficult year for the causes of democracy, human rights, peace, justice and equality.

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On 24 February 2022, when the Russian Federation declared to the world the launch of its full-scale invasion against Ukraine. This grim date marks the beginning of a war that has actually been ongoing for a decade.

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PGA's Update on International Justice is provided as a resource to our members and the general public on important headlines on the Impunity Gap, Legislative and Parliamentary Developments and Judicial News.

Biological Security and Health Campaign

Sophisticated and complex terrorism threats and actions in recent years, has renewed interest in and commitment to ensuring greater global participation and implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention.

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Zimbabwe has ratified a significant number of treaties promoting nuclear and radiological security worldwide in the past few years. This session focused on the steps towards implementation.

On 31 January- 1 February 2024, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) facilitated a visit of a Ukrainian parliamentary delegation to the Hague

The purpose of the visit was two-fold: to advance the Rome Statute ratification and implementation process, as well as assist the Ukrainian parliamentarians in their advocacy for political support with the legislators of the Netherlands.

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The Weekly Nuclear/Radiological Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program.

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The PGA Weekly Cybercrime Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program of PGA and is provided strictly for informational purposes only.

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PGA’s Board Member and Chair of the Parliamentary Rapid Response Team (PARRT) was verbally and physically assaulted while on her way to the People’s Majlis (Maldivian Parliament).

Report of the Canadian Parliamentary Delegation on its participation at the 10th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians on the International Criminal Court and the Rule of Law

Mr. Ali Ehsassi, MP, Member of the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas, attended the 40th Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action held in Kiev, Ukraine, on November 16 and 17, 2018.

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This new chapter in Armenia’s history reinforces the system of the Rome Statute and safeguards accountability at the global level.

A New Stain on Guatemala’s Path to Democracy

Recent developments have sparked deep concerns for the situation in Guatemala, which demands immediate attention and decisive action.

Key ICC Judicial & Other Developments (July 2023 – December 2023)

A non-exhaustive summary of key ICC judicial developments in the second half of 2023

Achieving universal ratification of the Rome Statute is our Campaign’s central objective. It

IN A CHALLENGING END OF YEAR FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT, ARMENIA JOINS THE ICC ROME STATUTE

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The Weekly SALW/ATT Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program and provided strictly for informational purposes only.

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The PGA Weekly Cybercrime Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program of PGA and is provided strictly for informational purposes only.

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The Weekly Nuclear/Radiological Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program.

The Parliamentary Toolbox for Democracy Defense

In a world where democratic values are facing unprecedented challenges, the role of parliamentarians in defending and upholding these principles has never been more critical.

Conclusion

An intersectional approach is fundamental to building peaceful, inclusive, and just societies.

9. Indicators to support evidence-based legislation and policy-making

Evidence-based legislation refers to using the best available scientific evidence and systematically collected data to formulate and draft laws.