Strengthening of the framework for fighting impunity in Central-African Republic: parliamentarians reaffirm their commitment

On 4 and 5 October 2018, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) organised in the National Assembly of the Central-African Republic (CAR), in Bangui, a Technical Seminar on Strengthening the Legal Framework of the Fight against Impunity.

Seminario parlamentario subregional sobre la universalidad y la implementación del Estatuto de Roma: una herramienta fundamental para fortalecer el Estado de derecho y el desarrollo sostenible en sociedades inclusivas y pacíficas

Este seminario fue organizado por el Congreso Nacional de Honduras los días 18 y 19 de octubre de 2018, en la ciudad capital de Tegucigalpa.

Chile BWC/CWC Update - National Defence Committee approves Draft Bill to Implement the Biological Weapons Convention and Chemical Weapons Convention

On 9th October 2018 a Draft Bill to Implement the Biological Weapons Convention and Chemical Weapons Convention into domestic Law was approved.

PGA Members celebrate World Day against the Death Penalty, as Malaysian Government announces abolition bill

On 10 October, which marks World Day against the Death Penalty, PGA wishes to celebrate the efforts of its members throughout the world to stand against capital punishment.

LGBTI Blog: Los gays también son ciudadanos

Por Sir Ronald Sanders, Embajador de Antigua y Barbuda en los Estados Unidos y la Organización de los Estados Americanos

Regional Africa Parliamentary Workshop to Promote Universality and Implementation of The BTWC and Implementation of UNSC Resolution 1540 (2004)

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | September 17-18th: The Workshop brought together legislaters in the African region to discuss and review the Biological & Toxin Weapon Convention (BTWC).

Regional Africa Parliamentary Workshop on Improving Compliance with the UN Program of Action Addressing the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons

Promoting Greater and More Effective Participation by Women MPs in Parliamentary Defence, Security and Interior Committees.

Government of The Central African Republic becomes the 182nd State Party to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention

CAR - PGA Congratulates the Government of The Central African Republic on becoming the 182nd State Party to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention

PGA expresses serious concerns over the arrest of its member, Philippine Senator Antonio Trillanes IV

On 25 September 2018, Senator Trillanes IV, a fierce critic of President Duterte, was arrested for charges relating to a purported coup d’état...

Guinea-Bissau submits First Report to UN Security Council Committee 1540 (2004)

The First Report to UN Security Council Committee 1540 was published in September 2018.

Asambleísta Buendía habla en contra de la reinstalación de la pena de muerte en América Latina

América Latina es la segunda región del mundo concentrando la mayor cantidad de Estados abolicionistas de la pena de muerte para todo tipo de crímenes.

El Grupo Nacional de PGA en Argentina apoya la Creación de una Corte Penal Latinoamericana y del Caribe contra el Crimen Transnacional Organizado (COPLA)

Se trata de un esfuerzo regional que impactará a nivel mundial que contribuirá a cumplir con el ODS 16 de Paz, Justicia e Instituciones Sólidas

Chile avanza en la inclusión de las personas trans con la aprobación de la ley de identidad de género

Después de más de cinco años de procedimientos parlamentarios, el proyecto de ley de identidad de género fue finalmente aprobado ayer por la Cámara de Diputados de Chile, con 95 votos a favor y 46 en contra.

Senator Leila M. de Lima calls for Urgent Action on the Human Rights Crisis in the Philippines

Statement by PGA Member Hon. Leila M. de Lima (The Philippines) submitted at a side event of the 39th United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Session, Geneva, Switzerland on 13 September 2018.

Historic milestone: India decriminalizes consensual same-sex relations

India’s Supreme Court ruled today that consensual and private same-sex relations between adults are not a crime. This momentous decision is a crucial victory for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people in the country.

XX Aniversario del Estatuto de Roma: desafíos en la protección de los derechos humanos

El 17 de julio de 2018 marcó el vigésimo aniversario del Estatuto de Roma de la Corte Penal Internacional (CPI).

Suriname Moves Closer to Ratification of Arms Trade Treaty

A signed Presidential Decree authorizing ratification of the ATT by Suriname was published in the Official Government Gazette on 29th July 2018.

Brazil Deposits Instrument of Ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty becoming the 97th State Party to the ATT

PGA Members in Brazil have made a number of decisive contributions to the ATT Parliamentary Ratification Process over the past 4 years.