United Nations Committee for PGA

PGA works closely with the UN system through its advisory body, the United Nations Committee for PGA, which comprises senior UN ambassadors, high-level UN officials, and some leading NGO representatives.

Ad Hoc Mission to Kyiv as part of the efforts towards Universal Ratification and Implementation of the Rome Statute

The visit fell during a pivotal moment in the Verkhovna Rada with respect to Ukraine’s ratification of the Rome Statute of the ICC.

Roundtable and Consultations on the abolition of the death penalty in Indonesia

PGA organized a Field Visit to Indonesia on 24-25 February 2016, to hold Consultations on the abolition of the death penalty.

Parliamentarians from Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe reaffirm their Commitment to End Child Marriage as the International Community Celebrates International Women’s Day 2016

PGA in collaboration with the Parliament of Ghana, convened MPs from Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe for a two-day Capacity Building Seminar..

Capacity Building Seminar for African Parliamentarians on Addressing Child, Early, and Forced Marriage

In the framework of PGA’s Campaign to End Child, Early and Forced Marriage (Campaign on CEFM) and, in collaboration with PGA’s National Group in Ghana and Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada, PGA convened a Capacity Building Seminar for African

El Salvador se adhiere al Estatuto de Roma: Acción Mundial de Parlamentarios celebra el 124º Estado Parte de la CPI

Al depositar los instrumentos de ratificación el día de hoy, El Salvador se convirtió en el Estado Parte 124º en el Estatuto de Roma de la CPI

Chair of PGA’s UK National Group, Mr. Mark Pritchard MP calls on Foreign and Commonwealth Office to press Belarusian Government on the Abolition of the Death Penalty

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Biannual Strategic Meeting of the PGA UN Committee – 17 February 2016

On 17 February 2016, PGA held its first UN Committee Meeting of 2016, hosted by the Chair of the PGA UN Committee Ambassador Wenaweser, at the Permanent Mission of Liechtenstein to the UN.

2016 Working Session on the ICC convened by the Permanent Council of the OAS

In February 2016, PGA President, Dip. Minou Tavarez Mirabal (Dominican Republic) addressed the Committee on Juridical and Political Affairs of the Organization of American States (OAS) at its regular high-level session on the International Criminal Court.

US Congressional Briefing on “Justice for ISIS Atrocities? How US Policy on the International Criminal Court Can Help Promote Accountability in Iraq and Syria

The briefing aimed at providing different views on the potential role that the ICC could play in fighting impunity of those responsible for committing international crimes in Syria, Iraq and other areas of the world affected by ISIS.

PGA Regional Asia Parliamentary Round Table Meeting on Addressing the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons

Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, 27th February, 2016

Reporte Anual 2015

Throughout 2015, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) has continued to develop and strengthen its preexisting campaigns, as well as introduce new initiatives that further the vision of PGA “To contribute to the creation of a rules-based international order for a more equitable, safe and democratic world.”

Arms Control a priority for the Pacific

"All island nations have a vested interest in ensuring that the import and export of arms is regulated and controlled."

Calendario de Actividades de PGA 2016

PGA Activity Calendar 2016

PGA Congratulates Zimbabwe on Outlawing Child Marriage

PGA praises the decision of the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe to abolish child marriage.

Iraqi MP: abducted Yazidi women must return

Iraqi Yazidi MP said that their joy regarding the liberation of Sinjar will not be complete until the return of the abducted Yazidi women.

Chair of PGA’s UK National Group, Mr. Mark Pritchard MP calls on Countries to Ratify Arms Trade Treaty

Mark Pritchard MP calls on Countries to Ratify Arms Trade Treaty

PGA Congratulates Hon. Ramesh Lekhak for his Crucial Advocacy Leading to Decision by Cabinet of Government of Nepal to Refer The Biological Weapons Convention to Constituent Assembly for Approval

PGA Congratulates longstanding Member Hon. Ramesh Lekhak for his Crucial Advocacy Leading to Decision by Cabinet of Government of Nepal to Refer BWC to Constituent Assembly for Approval