Parliamentary Delegation Participates in the Equal Rights Coalition Conference

The Equal Rights Coalition (ERC) is an intergovernmental body of 45 Member States dedicated to the protection of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) persons.

PGA co-organizes the Global Equality Summit, Cape Town (South Africa)

The conference brought together over 200 participants providing an opportunity for legislators worldwide to share experiences.

Growing Momentum for the Abolition of the Death Penalty – Adoption of the 2024 UN General Assembly Biennial Resolution on a Moratorium on the Use of the Death Penalty

This historic resolution represents a crucial step forward for the abolitionist movement.

Historic vote: Zimbabwe Parliament adopts the Death Penalty Abolition Bill

PGA acknowledges the leadership and tireless efforts of Zimbabwean parliamentarians, including PGA Members and most notably Hon. Dorcas Sibanda, whose collective unwavering commitment has made this historic achievement possible.

In Memoriam: Hon. Jim Leach,  former US Representative from Iowa and former President of Parliamentarians for Global Action (1991-1993)

Rep. Jim Leach was an outspoken, early champion for the establishment of the International Criminal Court. As early as 1989, more than a decade before the ICC itself was established.

PGA promotes the Rome Statute system at the 23rd Session of the Assembly of States Parties

This annual event gathered States, international organizations, and civil society to discuss the ICC's budget, cooperation, complementarity, and management challenges.

Nicaraguan Authorities Must Release Indigenous Leaders Brooklyn Rivera and Nancy Henríquez

The Nicaraguan Government imprisoned Brooklyn Rivera and his parliamentary alternate Nancy Henríquez, alleging the commission of “crimes of treason, undermining the national integrity, conspiracy, and spreading false news”.

Republic of Seychelles Deposits its Instrument of Ratification to ICSANT With the United Nations

Seychelles will therefore now become the 126th State Party to the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, thirty days from today's date of deposit of Instrument of Ratification - on January 2nd, 2025.

Belize Raises Legal Age for Marriage to 18 Years

The bill also remove provisions for consent to marriage of infants to be given by parents or guardians.

Vanuatu - Parliamentary approval of Accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

It is anticipated that Vanuatu will deposit its Instrument of Accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime in the near future

45th Annual Forum and 13th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians on the International Criminal Court and the Rule of Law (CAP-ICC) in Islamabad, Pakistan

The Assembly provided a vital platform for discussions on advancing international justice and combating impunity.

Election of New Board Members at the 45th Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action

PGA’s annual International Council Meeting convened to elect new members to PGA’s Executive Committee and discuss PGA’s new strategic plan for the coming years.

PGA welcomes the Nomination of a Point of Contact by The Gambia to the United Nations Security Council 1540 Committee

Resolution 1540 (2004) affirms that the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery constitutes a threat to international peace and security

Parlamentarios para la Acción Global otorga el Premio al Defensor de la Democracia 2024 a la Sra. Hina Jilani y a la Sra. Fawzia Koofi

El Premio al Defensor de la Democracia se concedieron en una ceremonia de alto nivel celebrada el 28 de octubre de 2024 presidida por el Presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Pakistán, el Honorable Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.

PGA Congratulates National Assembly of Seychelles on Authorization of ICSANT Ratification

PGA looks forward to the deposit of the Instrument of Ratification of Seychelles of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) in the near future.

PGA Gathers Parliamentarians to Address the Abolition of the Death Penalty

PGA brought together parliamentarians from different regions around the world, to discuss and strategize towards the abolition of the death penalty.

Somalia, The Gambia and Guinea encouraged to comply with reporting requirements under UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004)

Recent media articles encourage their governments to take positive steps.

PGA National Parliamentary Session on Nuclear and Radiological Security, Freetown, Sierra Leone

PGA is grateful to the Parliament of Sierra Leone for facilitating the organization of this Workshop and to UNODC for their continued important collaboration with and cooperation.