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Centro de noticias

Centro de noticias
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.

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

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.

Ecuador debe garantizar la verdad, justicia y reparación a las víctimas de violaciones de los derechos humanos ocurridas durante el paro nacional iniciado el 13 de junio de 2022

En un contexto de profunda crisis económica y social, la Confederación de Nacionalidades Indígenas del Ecuador (CONAIE) y otras organizaciones sociales exigieron al Ejecutivo reformas sociales y económicas urgentes.

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.

International Day of Parliamentarism 2022: Defending the Human Rights of Parliamentarians

On the occasion of the International Day of Parliamentarism 2022, PGA participated in the conference organized by the European Parliament Democracy Support and Election Coordination Group (DEG), dedicated to “Solidarity with Parliamentarians: Defending the Human Rights of Parliamentarians.”

Global Parliamentarians Call for a Moratorium on Deep Seabed Mining

The declarations stresses the destructive risks of deep seabed mining for our oceans, its ecosystems, and our planet as a whole.

PGA Marks International Day for Countering Hate Speech

International Day for Countering Hate Speech, celebrated on the 18th June, is an initiative which aims to educate people on hate speech and discrimination and recognise how it affects society. PGA members speak out on this disturbing trend.

Impulso renovado a la universalidad y la cooperación de cara al 20º aniversario de la CPI

La Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) celebró su Reunión Técnica de Trabajo para fortalecer la cooperación con la Corte Penal Internacional (CPI).

Malaysia’s Government pledges to abolish the death penalty

Malaysia Law Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has indicated that its Cabinet had agreed to abolish the mandatory use of the capital punishment for serious crimes and replace it by “alternative punishments” applied at the discretion of the courts.

Parliamentarians and UN Representatives agree on urgent need to protect the deep seabed

PGA organized a Strategic Roundtable with Parliamentarians on the Protection of the Deep Seabed – an urgent topic considering the responsible international regulatory body.

Statement of the Ecocide Alliance On Environmental Crimes in Ukraine

The Russian military invasion of Ukraine has passed its third month. During this time, we have witnessed appalling violations of humanitarian law, international law and the international order. This invasion has come with not only grave humanitarian consequences but also long-term environmental costs.

Taller regional africano de PGA para promover la seguridad biológica

Durante los dos días del taller, los participantes pudieron compartir sus propias ideas y experiencias en la promoción de la seguridad biológica en sus respectivos países, pero también a nivel regional.

Third Roundtable: Supporting Afghan Nationals on the Ground and in Exile

To avoid Afghanistan becoming a safe haven for perpetrators of egregious crimes, the international community must continue securing support and resources for the International Criminal Court (ICC).

The Republic of Namibia has submitted its instrument of accession to the Biological Weapon Convention

Statement by Hon. Hamunyera Hambyuka Member of Parliament On the Occasion of the Parliamentarians For Global Action Regional African Workshop “Promoting Biological Security”

El Estado de Honduras reconoce responsabilidad en la muerte de Vicky Hernández, activista transgénero

El 9 de mayo de 2022, la Sra. Xiomara Castro, Presidenta de Honduras, asumió públicamente la responsabilidad del Estado de Honduras en el asesinato de Vicky Hernández, activista transgénero, acaecido la noche del 28 de junio de 2009.