Palestine’s Accession to Treaty on the Abolition of the Death Penalty: Encouraging Sign for the Region

PGA Members from Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia welcome the news that the State of Palestine has deposited on 18 March 2019 the instrument of accession to the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights...

PGA welcomes the adoption of European Parliament resolution on Cameroon and calls for the immediate release of opposition leader Prof. Maurice Kamto and all political prisoners

The global PGA network calls all relevant bodies of the International Community to take action to restore democracy and human rights under the Rule of Law in Cameroon.

PGA member, Rep. Jim McGovern, requests information on the Trump Administration’s decision to restrict visas of International Criminal Court staff

“The International Criminal Court exists because far too often, countries are unable or unwilling to punish authorities responsible for terrible crimes like massacres, torture and forced disappearance,” Rep. Jim McGovern said.

Parliamentarians around the world welcome the arrest of ICC fugitive, Sudanese President al-Bashir

At this crucial juncture for the future of Sudan, PGA calls upon all relevant parties engaged in the reconstruction of democracy and the Rule of Law to undertake the following changes...

Argentina Congress Issues Declaration of Interest giving visibility to the Campaign Against Sexism, Harassment and Violence Against Women in Parliaments #NotInMyParliament

PGA Members in Argentina mobilize congressional colleagues to issue Decleration of Interest to give visibility to the Campaign against Sexism, harassment and violence against women in Parliaments.

PGA participation at the ILGA World Conference in Wellington and event on LGBTI inclusion in the New Zealand Parliament

On March 18-22 PGA participated in the World Conference of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) in Wellington, New Zealand.

PGA calls for an informed parliamentary debate on domestic implementation of the Rome Statute into Malaysian Law and for a reversal or, at least, a suspension of the decision to exit from the ICC

It is the understanding of PGA that the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) does not limit in any manner the constitutional prerogatives of the Monarch. PGA calls the Prime Minister of Malaysia to reconsider today’s decision.

National Assembly of Ecuador moves closer towards ratifying Crime of Aggression Amendments to the Rome Statute of the ICC

The Commission of Sovereignty, Integration, International Relations and Integral Security of the National Assembly of Ecuador unanimously approved the report on the ratification of the Kampala Amendments to the Rome Statute on the crime of aggression.

PGA expresses its support for California Governor’s decision to enact moratorium on the death penalty in the state of California

By signing an executive order implementing a moratorium on executions, Governor Newsom has shown shown remarkable leadership.

Parliamentarians express profound regret over the withdrawal of the Philippines from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

In the Philippines, throughout the region, and across the globe, parliamentarians, as democratically-elected representatives of the people, raised their voices to condemn this disappointing development.

March 2019 Quarterly Update of the Campaign for the Abolition of 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).

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).

PGA applauds Malaysia’s decision to join the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

PGA Board Member Hon. Kula Segaran, MP, stresses that this is the result of 14 years of campaigning by Parliamentarians and human rights activists in Malaysia

PGA expresses serious concerns over the continuous two-year detention of its member, Philippine Senator Leila de Lima

Senators De Lima and Trillanes IV called for the unconstitutionality of The Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the ICC, which may take effect on 17 March.

Biannual Strategic Meeting of the PGA United Nations Advisory Committee – February 2019

On 14 February, PGA held its first meeting of the UN Advisory Committee in 2019, hosted by the Chair of the PGA UN Advisory Committee, H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser.

Parliamentarians have an important role in Implementing and Monitoring the National Action Plan to Eradicate Child Marriage in Zimbabwe

By Honorable Dorcas Sibanda, MP Zimbabwe & Chair of PGA’s National Group - February 6, 2019

Zimbabwe and the Death Penalty

Zimbabwe is de facto abolitionist: although it retains capital punishment in its criminal law, the country has not carried out any execution since 2005.

Papua New Guinea and the Death Penalty

Papua New Guinea is abolitionist in practice since 1950: although it retains the death penalty in law, no execution has taken place since 1954.