Voices of African Parliamentarians on Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

If signed into law by the President of Ghana, the Promotion of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill of 2021, will potentially have a devastating impact on human rights, democracy and economic development.

National Parliamentary Session on Promoting Nuclear and Radiological Security in Kathmandu, Nepal

While Nepal is already a State Party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and other agreements, to date action is still pending with respect to several other crucial international conventions and treaties.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: High Risk of Resumption of the Death Penalty

It is with profound concern that PGA became aware this morning of the communication of a circular from the Ministry of Justice of the Democratic Republic of the Congo formalizing the decision to lift the moratorium on the death penalty in the country.

Este Día Internacional de la Mujer, conviértete en un Defensor de la Igualdad de la Mujer y de la Participación Igualitaria en la Vida Pública

Para construir sociedades pacíficas, justas, integradoras y sostenibles, es esencial que las mujeres participen en pie de igualdad y ejerzan el liderazgo en la vida política y pública.

Ghana Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ Bill with Potentially Devastating Impact on Human Rights, Democracy and Economic Development

The bill is in contravention to the Ghanaian Constitution, which protects the rights of all persons to equality and non-discrimination, to freedom of expression, freedom of association and privacy.

Board Member introduces bill to set a gender quota in the Parliament of Maldives

We call on parliamentarians in the Maldives, and around the world, to take measures to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,,

Two Years of Aggression: A Call for Accountability for Ukraine Amid Repression of Political Dissent in the Russian Federation

On 24 February 2022, when the Russian Federation declared to the world the launch of its full-scale invasion against Ukraine. This grim date marks the beginning of a war that has actually been ongoing for a decade.

PGA National Parliamentary Session on Nuclear and Radiological Security - Harare, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has ratified a significant number of treaties promoting nuclear and radiological security worldwide in the past few years. This session focused on the steps towards implementation.

Ukrainian Parliamentarians visit the ICC to Intensify Efforts for the Ratification of the Rome Statute

The purpose of the visit was two-fold: to advance the Rome Statute ratification and implementation process, as well as assist the Ukrainian parliamentarians in their advocacy for political support with the legislators of the Netherlands.

Maldives’ Government must respect democratic values ahead of elections

PGA’s Board Member and Chair of the Parliamentary Rapid Response Team (PARRT) was verbally and physically assaulted while on her way to the People’s Majlis (Maldivian Parliament).

Armenia becomes the 124th State Party to the ICC

This new chapter in Armenia’s history reinforces the system of the Rome Statute and safeguards accountability at the global level.

Una nueva mancha en el camino de Guatemala hacia la democracia

Los recientes acontecimientos han suscitado una profunda preocupación por la situación en Guatemala y exigen atención inmediata y una acción decisiva.

#InsightsByLawmakers on Human Rights and the Environment

The Insights by Lawmakers on Climate Action & Oceans series (#InsightsByLawmakers) highlight ongoing efforts, national experiences, lessons learned and good practices implemented by parliamentarians to advance the goals of these Campaigns.

PGA participates in the 22nd session of the Assembly of States Parties of the ICC

In the context of escalating violence, there is an urgent imperative to prioritize the universality of the Rome Statute system on the international agenda.

Cameroon Deposits Instrument of Accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

Hon. Agho Oliver Bamenju, MP, Cameroon, was part of the official Cameroonian delegation along with Tsadia Celestine Roger, Diplomat, Ministry of External Relations and Jean-Yves Meo from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications

44º Foro Anual de Parlamentarios para la Acción Global

El 44º Foro Anual de PGA se celebró virtualmente en 2023 y fue acogido por el Parlamento de Seychelles.

Parliamentarians from Sub-Saharan Africa discuss Inclusion of Sexual and Gender Minorities

The parliamentary convening provided a safe space for legislators to have an open and respectful peer-to-peer dialogue on the situation of LGBTQI+ persons in their countries.

Llamado mundial para la creación de un Relator Especial de la ONU sobre Democracia

Este llamamiento conjunto se lanza en vísperas del 75 aniversario de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos, que tendrá lugar el 10 de diciembre de 2023.