Niue Accedes to the Arms Trade Treaty

PGA Congratulates Niue on its Accession to the Arms Trade Treaty on 6th August 2020, becoming the 110th State Party to the ATT.

Afghanistan Accedes to the Arms Trade Treaty

Afghanistan acceded to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) on 29th July 2020, becoming the 109th State Party to the ATT.

São Tomé and Príncipe Ratifies the Arms Trade Treaty

São Tomé and Príncipe now becomes the 108th State Party to the Arms Trade Treaty.

El Grupo Nacional de PGA en Argentina apoya la Campaña por una Gobernanza Democrática Global

La Diputada Carla Piccolomini, Presidenta del Grupo Nacional de PGA en Argentina, expresó el apoyo del grupo hacia la Campaña por una Gobernanza Global Democrática promovida por La Democracia Global.

Legislators from Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia discuss the fight against impunity

Members of the House of Deputies of Lebanon, of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Morocco and of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People of Tunisia met virtually to discuss and exchange ideas on the fight against impunity.

PGA commemorates International Justice Day, emphasizing the importance of states’ efforts in reinforcing international and domestic justice systems

On 17 July, international community commemorates the International Justice Day, this year marking the 22nd anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

As environmental damages and crimes amass, the interconnection between protection of human rights and nature becomes more prevalent

A webinar on “Putting an End to Greed: The interaction between respect for human rights and the protection of nature” featured the participation of experts in the field of international law, sustainable development, advocacy and human rights.

Former PGA President Minou Tavárez Mirabal commits to supporting victims of international crimes as new Board Member of the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC

The Board of Directors of the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC, established by the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC, announced a new member: Dr. Minou Tavárez Mirabal.

Central African Republic adopts law on the General Regime of Conventional Weapons, Their Parts, Components and Munitions

The National Assembly has voted to adopt the law on the General Regime of Conventional Weapons, Their Parts, Components and Munitions.

Chile passes implementing legislation for the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC)

On 2 July 2020, the Chamber of Deputies of Chile unanimously approved a bill to implement the Biological Weapons Convention and Chemical Weapons Convention into domestic Law.

Parliamentarians in Gabon decriminalize homosexuality

Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) congratulates the Parliament of Gabon for repealing paragraph 5 of Article 402 of its Criminal Code, which criminalized same-sex sexual relations.

Alerta de Acción Urgente 3: Venezuela

En los últimos años, se ha incrementado el número de casos de parlamentarios que están siendo atacados por el mal accionar de su gobierno y que se encuentran en prisión.

PGA Decries the Passage of National Security Legislation and Attacks on Hong Kong Democracy

Today, 1 July 2020, marks the 23rd anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong from British administration. However, this day might be remembered in future both for the end of Hong Kong’s colonial rule and demise of its democracy...

Member Op-Ed: Parliamentarians Must Face the Democratic Impacts of Covid-19 Together

by Mr. Anders Österberg, MP (Sweden), and Hon. Dorcas Sibanda, MP (Zimbabwe)

PGA Joins Pro-Democracy Institutions, World Leaders, and Nobel Laureates in “A Call to Defend Democracy”

Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) is honored to join more than 500 political, civil leaders, Nobel Laureates and pro-democracy institutions who have signed an open letter to defend democracy in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How Members of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) can S.T.A.N.D. with Hong Kong

PGA Members worldwide have asked how they can act in support of democracy. In response, PGA has compiled an acrostic with five concrete ways you can S.T.A.N.D. with Hong Kong.

Racismo, machismo, LGBTIfobia y coronavirus: ¿Qué va a matarme primero?

Por Robeyoncé Lima. La narrativa de una pandemia exige una respuesta rápida y mecánicas de emergencia y urgencia que terminan por molestar la dignidad humana.

The Central African Republic transfers Ali Kushayb to the International Criminal Court

Ali Kushayb is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Darfur (Sudan) between 2002 and 2004.