PGA Member Dip. Lia Quartapelle (Italy) calls on government to suspend arms exports to all countries directly involved in the conflict in Yemen

The decision by Italy’s Parliament, to halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE while there is clear risk of use in violations in Yemen, follows recent similar legislation in US Senate & decisions in the UK and Belgium.

Brazil Takes Action to Criminalize Homophobic Acts

These steps are in the rights direction. Let’s hope the application of the legal framework brings justice and protection to all LGBTI persons in Brazil.

Comunicado oficial de la Asambleísta Soledad Buendía (Presidenta, PGA Ecuador) sobre el matrimonio igualitario en su país

La Corte Constitucional de Ecuador dio paso al matrimonio civil igualitario en el Ecuador este miércoles

Sudan: Peace and Stabilization Demand Accountability

PGA reiterates its call for Sudanese authorities to surrender former President al-Bashir to the ICC and reaffirms its recommendations for a peaceful transition

World Oceans Day – Malaysian Lawmakers Discuss Future of Our Oceans

PGA Malaysia National Group commits to address Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported Fishing and Implement SDG14.

PGA Congratulates Council of Ministers of Government of South Sudan on its Decision to Accede to Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention

PGA wishes to congratulate the Council of Ministers of the Government of South Sudan on its approval of accession by South Sudan to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) on Friday 7th June, 2019.

Comunicado de PGA sobre la Diputada Sandra Morán de Guatemala

Los esfuerzos de la Diputada Morán por discutir y adoptar leyes que protejan a las niñas contra la violencia han enfrentado oposición reacia llevando dichas iniciativas a dictámenes desfavorables en el Congreso de Guatemala.

Estados de las Islas del Pacífico se comprometen a defender la justicia penal internacional

On 31 May 2019, more than 40 members of parliament, government representatives, and senior diplomats convened at a strategic high-level event in Vanuatu, to promote the advancement of international criminal justice in the Pacific Islands region.

New Hampshire becomes 21st US state to abolish the death penalty

This historic achievement is an excellent reminder that it is essential to continue mobilizing against the death penalty, particularly when it is applied disproportionately against minorities and vulnerable groups.

Regional Caribbean Parliamentary Workshop to promote Universality and Implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention and Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004)

The workshop was held in the National Assembly of Trinidad and Tobago in Port of Spain from 29-30 April, 2019.

Regional Africa Workshop on Promoting the Role of Women Parliamentarians in Africa in Preventing the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

PGA organized a Parliamentary Workshop to Promote Women Parliamentarians in Africa in Preventing the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction in the National Assembly of The Gambia in Banjul - 16-17 May, 2019.

LGBTI Blog: Parliamentarians should protect the rights of all Belizeans

By Senator Valerie Woods, member of the Senate of Belize and member of the Board of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA)

La experiencia en inclusión LGBTI de Argentina en el contexto de las Américas

Por Carla Pitiot, Diputada en el Congreso de la Nación Argentina, Presidenta del Grupo Nacional de PGA en Argentina y miembro de la Junta Directiva de PGA

Parlamentarios Latinoamericanos se reúnen en Montevideo para promover la Justicia Internacional

El 6 y 7 de mayo de 2019 la Cámara de Representantes del Uruguay alojó a cuarenta participantes de América Latina reflexionar sobre la justicia internacional como herramienta fundamental para fortalecer el Estado de derecho, la protección de los derechos

LGBTI Blog: Avanzando en garantías para las personas LGBTI en República Dominicana

Por Diputado Fidel Santana, Presidente de la Comisión de Derechos Humanos de la Cámara de Diputados de la República Dominicana e integrante de Parlamentarios para la Acción Global

PGA condena ataque sistemático a la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela

PGA condena ataque sistemático a la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela y respalda la ruta política para superar la tragedia que vivimos los venezolanos y poner fin a la dictadura, persecución a la disidencia y violación de los derechos humanos en Venezuela.

Red de Parlamentarios exige poner fin a la persecución política de los diputados electos de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela por el régimen de Nicolas Maduro

Sr. Edgar Zambrano, vicepresidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela, fue detenido arbitrariamente el miércoles 8 de mayo de 2019 por agentes del Servicio Bolivariano de Inteligencia Nacional (SEBIN) en Caracas.

PGA President Margareta Cederfelt Appointed OSCE Rapporteur on the Nemtsov case

In February 2019, PGA’s President and OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Vice-president Ms. Margareta Cederfelt, MP (Sweden), was appointed Rapporteur of the OSCE Commission of Enquiry on the assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov.