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As we approach the end of 2022, the world continues to witness with great concern the attacks, harassment, sexism, sexual and other forms of violence against women parliamentarians.

South Sudan has approved the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction.

The discussion analysed the main problems hindering States from ratifying the Rome Statute and its Amendments with examples of successes as well as challenges experienced, elucidated from the perspective of States’ representatives and Parliamentarians from three countries.

A report on the need for the International Criminal Court to evolve to enhance its legitimacy, efficacy, and ability to tackle the challenges of today’s world.

Explanatory note on the significance of effective and full implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

A statement on the role of parliamentarians in promoting justice and accountability for the perpetrators of international crimes.

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.

This side event offered an important opportunity to facilitate discussion among States and other stakeholders on identifying a way forward to produce guidelines or criteria on merit-based and transparent national nomination procedures.

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

The Forum aimed to discuss the situation of human rights defenders in environmental matters in the region, with participants representing the Parties to the Escazú Agreement, recognized specialists in the field, human rights defenders, indigenous peoples and local communities, and people or groups in vulnerable situations who defend the environment.

The resolution extends the mandate of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) for 10 years, in particular its acknowledgement of the importance of Parliamentarians in seeking its full implementation.

This Award is presented to individuals who have made significant progress in strengthening democracy and democratic practices.

The Breakfast Discussion provided parliamentarians the opportunity to discuss recent actions, share experiences, and explore next steps for the three Oceans Campaign projects