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.

PGA calls for halting the execution of Dr. Ahmad Reza Djalali in Iran

PGA joins the global urgent call of human rights organizations and academic associations pleading Iranian authorities to halt the execution of the Iranian-Swedish medical doctor, lecturer and researcher, Dr. Ahmad Reza Djalali and to release him instead.

PGA Welcomes Cooperation at the First Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement

The first meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP1) to the Escazú Agreement took place on 20-22 April in Santiago, Chile.

Democracy, Human Rights, and Accountability at Grave Stake in the Philippines

The recent presidential elections in the Philippines were marked by a fully-fledged campaign of disinformation, misinformation, and a false portrayal of the Marcos dynasty as a “golden age” for the Philippines, as reported by international media.

Ukraine: PGA calls for the ratification of the Rome Statute and welcomes the adoption of the Law on Cooperation with the ICC by the Verkhovna Rada

PGA welcomes the adoption of the Law on the Amendments to the Criminal Procedural Code of Ukraine by the Verkhovna Rada on 03 May 2022.

PGA condemns the execution of Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam

PGA strongly condemns the execution of Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam on 27 April 2022, which testifies to the failure of the Singaporean judicial system and of Malaysian authorities to protect and uphold fundamental principles under international law.

Un paso de gigante hacia la justicia y la rendición de cuentas en Colombia

For the first time, Colombia and the victims of mass atrocity crimes had the opportunity to hear publicly from the perpetrators about their involvement and responsibility for these crimes and answer questions before their victims.

Asian Regional Briefing by PGA on Nuclear and Radiological Security Project Overview of Review Conference of States Parties to A/CPPNM

The webinar was aimed at facilitating Legislators in joining the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT), the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials (CPPNM) and its Amendment (ACPPNM).

PGA participates in Workshop on Leadership for Good Governance and Social Transformation in the Caribbean

The Workshop on Leadership for Good Governance and Social Transormation in the Caribbean hosted by thethe Workshop on Leadership for Good Governance and Social Transformation in the Caribbean hosted by the Commonwealth Secretariat, UN Women, and Caribbean

PGA urges the authorities of Singapore to halt the execution of a mentally disabled person

Given that Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam is intellectually disabled, and committed a non-violent crime, we sincerely appeal for the authorities of Singapore to pardon Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam’s death sentence.

ICC President met with officials and PGA members in Guinea Bissau to advance the Rome Statute ratification

President of the International Criminal Court, Judge Piotr Hofmański, held productive talks with Government authorities and political leaders to pave the way forward towards the ratification of the Rome Statute by Guinea- Bissau.

Guerra en Ucrania

On 24 February 2022, the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine. This premeditated, unjustified, and unjustifiable invasion, firmly condemned by PGA, represents an act of aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine in violation of the UN Charter...

Artificial Intelligence and the spread of Hate Speech and Propaganda

PGA is co-organizating a panel discussion on “AI and the spread of hate speech & propaganda: Challenges and possibilities in the use of AI and its legislative regulation.”