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SALW/ATT - Weekly Updates - August 2022

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

International Justice Update - July 2022

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.

African Parliamentary Forum on Sexual and Gender Minorities

The Forum sought to strengthen the network of parliamentarians committed to advancing human rights and inclusion of LGBTI+ people worldwide.

 MPs condemn the recent politically motivated executions by the Myanmar military junta

Parliamentarians condemn politically motivated executions by the military junta of Myanmar and urge all States and International Organizations to take immediate countermeasures against the dictatorship.

Central African Republic abolishes the Death Penalty

PGA welcomes such an important development for the status of human rights in the Central African Republic: although the country had been abolitionist in practice as no executions have taken place since 1981, legally ensuring the abolition of the death penalty is a crucial step to prevent any ratchet effect.

Impact of COVID-19 on Democracy and Human Rights: Resources for Parliamentarians

The current global health crisis requires a global response. Parliamentarians have a key role to play during the pandemic.

Advocating for justice in Ukraine: PGA members from the Verkhovna Rada visit The Hague

PGA has been further intensifying the efforts aimed at delivering accountability to Ukraine since the beginning of the war of aggression launched on 24 February 2022 by the Russian Federation against Ukraine.

World Day for International Justice

Parliamentarians Worldwide to Advance Global Criminal Justice and Support for the ICC

SALW/ATT - Weekly Updates - July 2022

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

PGA welcomes the repeal of anti-LGBTQ laws in Antigua and Barbuda

The Court affirmed and deemed unconstitutional that certain laws criminalize consensual, private acts between persons of the age of consent, regardless of gender.

South African Legislators Assess Resilience of Small-Scale Fisheries

The discussion served to bring focus to these often marginalized - yet extremely vital - communities, exploring concrete solutions for increased sustainability of small-scale fisheries.

Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - July 2022

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

Ecuador must guarantee truth, justice, and reparations to victims of human rights violations that occurred during the national strike on 13 June 2022

Ecuador is going through a critical moment that must be confronted as rigorously as possible. President Lasso’s government must address the needs of the protesters and ensure that the fundamental rights and freedoms of our country’s indigenous communities - and those of all citizens - are respected and guaranteed.

PGA participates in the presentation of the Hemispheric Report on Child, Early and Forced Marriages and Unions

The event was hosted by the Follow-up Mechanism to the Belém do Pará Convention (MESECVI) and the Belisario Dominguez Institute of the Mexican Senate.

Biological Security - Weekly Update - July 2022

Biological Security - Weekly Update - July 2022

Conserving 30 Percent of the Ocean by 2030 - Implementation of SDG 14.2 and 14.5

Climate health is directly linked to the ocean. The ocean absorbs nearly one-quarter of carbon dioxide emissions and roughly 90 percent of the excess heat generated by greenhouse gas emissions.

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

The Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the Oceans (CAP-Oceans) is the premier gathering of legislators from around the world focused solely on the protection of the oceans and our fishers.

Cybersecurity - Weekly Update - July 2022

Cybersecurity - Weekly Update - July 2022