La visión de PGA es contribuir a la creación de un orden internacional basado en el imperio de la ley para un mundo más equitativo, seguro, sostenible y democrático.
La visión de PGA es contribuir a la creación de un orden internacional basado en el imperio de la ley para un mundo más equitativo, seguro, sostenible y democrático.
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PGA seeks to protect and promote liberties and freedoms for all individuals against a vision of curtailment that employs a rhetoric based on ‘traditional values and norms’ to discriminate and divide.
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.
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).
Los recientes acontecimientos han suscitado una profunda preocupación por la situación en Guatemala y exigen atención inmediata y una acción decisiva.
In a world where democratic values are facing unprecedented challenges, the role of parliamentarians in defending and upholding these principles has never been more critical.
An intersectional approach is fundamental to building peaceful, inclusive, and just societies.
Evidence-based legislation refers to using the best available scientific evidence and systematically collected data to formulate and draft laws.
The peoples of the world are witnessing, in the 21st century, a significant geopolitical shift, with the rise of new powers and the decline of the traditional liberal Western-led order.
Despite the challenges, E-government and E-governance are essential for building more efficient, effective, and transparent governments in the 21st century.
State capture describes a form of corruption in which businesses and politicians conspire to influence a country's decision-making process to advance their own interests.
Because elections are essential for the health of liberal democracies, all relevant stakeholders must tackle threats to them, ranging from fraud on Election Day to manipulation by the media and regulatory impediments during political campaigns.
Democratic backsliding refers to the progressive erosion of democratic institutions and norms with the view of consolidating power.
Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Misinformation is false or inaccurate information (e.g., rumors, insults, and pranks). Disinformation is a subset of propaganda, and incorrect information is deliberately spread to deceive people, often sparking fear.
During emergencies, power tends to concentrate in the executive branch of the state. Authoritarian governments exploit crises to subvert human rights and undermine democratic institutions.
Democracy is both an ideal and a practical form of government. Its institutions allow individuals to work toward peace, the rule of law, justice, sustainable development, inclusion, respect for human rights, and prosperity.
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En una era caracterizada por crecientes desafíos a los valores e instituciones democráticas, la Caja de Herramientas Parlamentarias para la Defensa de la Democracia es un recurso vital para empoderar a los parlamentarios y defensores de la democracia en todo el mundo.
In a world where democratic values are facing unprecedented challenges, the role of parliamentarians in defending and upholding these principles has never been more critical.
PGA would like to extend its sincere thanks to the member-parliamentarians of our international network, partners in parliamentary bodies, civil society, experts, and practitioners who have generously provided invaluable insights and support.
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.
Los ataques recurrentes contra las instituciones democráticas en las dos últimas décadas son un duro recordatorio de la fragilidad de nuestros sistemas.
This campaign is a resounding call for women’s right to decide what to wear, transcending borders, cultures, and religions to address a significant symbol that has been used to oppress and punish Iranian women for decades.
Hate speech feeds cycles of violence that may trigger the commission of atrocity crimes. It poses a grave threat to democratic principles, tolerance, and respect for human rights, and its pervasive presence in parliamentary debates and interactions undermines the integrity of democratic institutions, hampering the collective ability to address pressing issues.
El Presidente Lasso puede ahora gobernar hasta seis meses por decreto en cuestiones económicas y administrativas bajo la supervisión del Tribunal Constitucional.
PGA expresses its profound solidarity and support to Mr. Kara-Murza, his wife, and his children and strongly condemns the politically motivated conviction based on fabricated charges as well as the unjust sentence imposed for his criticism of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
Following Human Rights Watch’s initiative, PGA joins over 60 other organizations around the world to call to members and observers of the UN Human Rights Council to block Ethiopia’s efforts to terminate the mandate of the ICHREE.
The Parliamentary Rapid Response Team (PARRT) publicly condemns the vile assassination of former Afghan Member of Parliament, Ms. Mursal Nabiada, by the Taliban regime.
Despite international calls for the Iranian government to respect its international obligations under international law, and to stop using the law of force to stay in power at all costs, the crackdown continues to escalate, while the revolt persists.
As we approach the end of 2022, the world continues to witness with great concern the attacks, harassment, sexism, sexual and other forms of violence against women parliamentarians.
PGA calls for an immediate cessation of all policies and practices of the Iranian regime aimed at repressing the peaceful protests characterized by the slogan “women, life, freedom.”
A meeting organized by the School of Government of the Austral University and the Circle of Legislators of Argentina aimed at rescuing women, children and adolescents from the risk of violation of their human rights by the ruling Taliban regime.
Sri Lanka, a country with over 21 million people and Asia’s oldest democracy, is facing one of its worse economic, political, and social crises in decades.
Parliamentarians condemn politically motivated executions by the military junta of Myanmar and urge all States and International Organizations to take immediate countermeasures against the dictatorship.
La crisis sanitaria mundial actual a la que nos enfrentamos requiere de una respuesta global inmediata. Los parlamentarios tienen un rol fundamental a desempeñar durante la pandemia.
En un contexto de profunda crisis económica y social, la Confederación de Nacionalidades Indígenas del Ecuador (CONAIE) y otras organizaciones sociales exigieron al Ejecutivo reformas sociales y económicas urgentes.
International Day for Countering Hate Speech, celebrated on the 18th June, is an initiative which aims to educate people on hate speech and discrimination and recognise how it affects society. PGA members speak out on this disturbing trend.
De acuerdo con el creciente consenso actual de los últimos años, la democracia se encuentra en un declive importante a nivel mundial.
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 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.
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.”
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PGA pide a las autoridades militares de Burkina Faso que liberen al ex presidente Kaboré, respeten los derechos humanos fundamentales de los ciudadanos y vuelvan a un orden constitucional dirigido por civiles.
This meeting provided an opportunity for an open and fruitful exchange on how Members of Parliaments can act to contribute to the prevention of atrocity-crimes and to improve the safety and security of Afghan civilians.
Parliamentarians for Global Action condena enérgicamente el fallido golpe de Estado en Bissau y expresa sus más sentidas condolencias a las familias de los defensores de la democracia que dieron su vida resistiendo a los violentos atacantes.
This coup d’état takes place in a context of profound discontent over the security crisis fueled by the government's inability to prevent and tackle abuses by so-called jihadist groups in the country since 2015.
Experts, civil society representatives, Members of Parliament, and other key stakeholders, gathered to discuss the prevention of disinformation which have notably contributed to the increase of hate speech, incitement and the commission of egregious crime
La crisis sanitaria mundial actual a la que nos enfrentamos requiere de una respuesta global inmediata. Los parlamentarios tienen un rol fundamental a desempeñar durante la pandemia.
La existencia y prevalencia del sexismo, la misoginia, el retroceso democrático y el autoritarismo han creado un terreno fértil para la institucionalización de la violencia contra las mujeres en la política y las defensoras de derechos humanos.
In recent months, Trinidad and Tobago has been facing political turmoil exacerbated by the impact posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
The recent events that took place during the evening of Monday 25 October 2021 in Khartoum, Sudan, are yet more evidence of the worrying trend of democratic backsliding worldwide.
Today, as the world continues grappling with the devastating effects of a global pandemic and a severe decline of democracy and human rights Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) joins efforts to echo and commemorate the International Day of Democracy.
PGA urges Tunisian authorities to respect democratic principles and restore the democratic order. Respect for judicial independence, human rights and civil and political rights, and the separation of powers, are fundamental to the Rule of Law.
PGA urges the Malaysian government to respect its constitutional order, fundamental democratic principles such as the separation of power, and the civil and political rights of parliamentarians.
A recent report by the Bahá'í Community of Canada found that “Iran’s state-sponsored campaign of hatred against the Bahá'í Faith has been on the rise across all media platforms, including the web, social media, radio, newspapers, and television.”
El 12 de julio de 2021, el opositor venezolano y expresidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela, Freddy Guevara, fue víctima de desaparición forzada tras estar más de 55 horas detenido arbitrariamente por el Servicio Bolivariano de Inteligencia Nacional (SEBIN).
PGA expresses concerns about the unsatisfactory fulfilment of the right to access safe, effective, and affordable vaccines.
The purpose of the meeting was to introduce PGA’s Programs and Campaigns to newly elected members of the National Assembly, and to elect a Secretary for the National Group
Written Question To HR/VP Borrell On The Political Situation In Zimbabwe And The Case Of Expulsion Of Democratically Elected Parliamentarians Of The MDC-Alliance
PGA expresses heartfelt solidarity with the Speaker of the Republic of the Maldives, Hon. Mohamed Nasheed MP, former President of the Maldives and a member of PGA, members of security forces, and civilians who were victims of a barbaric bombing yesterday
Nuevas Ideas, el partido político del presidente Nayib Bukele que tiene una mayoría parlamentaria absoluta, casi el 80% de la Asamblea Legislativa de 84 miembros, debe garantizar la representación de todos los sectores de la sociedad y defender los derechos humanos y la participación inclusiva en lugar de llevar a su país hacia el autoritarismo
We denounce the accusations against Mr. Banciryanino for condemning human rights abuses in his country and urge authorities to immediately and unconditionally release him.
The New Zealand Parliament and PGA, co-organized a critical event to support and advocate for the immediate and unconditional release of Iranian human rights defender, Nasrin Sotoudeh
Threats follow Dr. Agnès Callamard's investigation of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi committed in 2018 at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.
Las Autoridades En Ethiopia Deben Parar Las Detenciones Arbitrarias, La Persecución Política Y Los Asesinatos En Masa
Anita Vandenbeld addresses Canadian Parliament to mark 4 years of Senator Leila De Lima Imprisonment.
Parliamentarians for Global Action and the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights co-hosted a panel discussion on the documentary film NASRIN and how legislators can support at-risk human rights defenders.
As organizations of current and former lawmakers from across the world, we stand in solidarity with the elected representatives of Myanmar's Parliament and call on the military to respect democracy...
It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Honorable Meherzia Labidi, on 22 January 2021, at the age of 57 years old
Parlamentarios para la Acción Global (PGA) condena enérgicamente el golpe de Estado que tuvo lugar hoy en Birmania
Members of PGA, the largest network of individual legislators from all regions of the world committed to democracy, human rights and the rule of law, deplore the unprecedented attacks on the US Congress that took place in Washington DC on January 6, 2021
La crisis sanitaria mundial actual a la que nos enfrentamos requiere de una respuesta global inmediata. Los parlamentarios tienen un rol fundamental a desempeñar durante la pandemia.
Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) condemns the recent imprisonment of three leaders of a prominent Egyptian civil society organization, who have been held in pre-trial detention on baseless charges...
On 11 November 2020, China’s National People's Congress passed a resolution allowing Hong Kong authorities to expel members of the domestic legislature.
Ms. Sotoudeh was arrested and imprisoned based on politically motivated charges.
To commemorate the Int'l Day of Democracy, PGA, and the RWCHR are organizing a Panel Discussion on Magnitsky-type “sanctions” and how legislators can contribute to preventing and fighting impunity for the violation of human rights.
El Gobierno de Maduro refleja un accionar que recoge los elementos típicos de una persecución política.
Recent crackdowns in Zimbabwe have left the country with several people killed, injured and arrested.
La Grave Negligencia Contra La Población Indígena De Brasil Durante La Pandemia Del Covid-19 Puede Constituir Un Genocidio
La Diputada Carla Piccolomini, Presidenta del Grupo Nacional de PGA en Argentina, expresó el apoyo del grupo hacia la Campaña por una Gobernanza Global Democrática promovida por La Democracia Global.
En los últimos años, se ha incrementado el número de casos de parlamentarios que están siendo atacados por el mal accionar de su gobierno y que se encuentran en prisión.
Today, 1 July 2020, marks the 23rd anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong from British administration. However, this day might be remembered in future both for the end of Hong Kong’s colonial rule and demise of its democracy...
by Mr. Anders Österberg, MP (Sweden), and Hon. Dorcas Sibanda, MP (Zimbabwe)
Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) is honored to join more than 500 political, civil leaders, Nobel Laureates and pro-democracy institutions who have signed an open letter to defend democracy in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PGA Members worldwide have asked how they can act in support of democracy. In response, PGA has compiled an acrostic with five concrete ways you can S.T.A.N.D. with Hong Kong.
Durante más de 20 años, el bipartidismo político liderado por el partido Alianza Republicana Nacionalista (ARENA) y el Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN) ha generado importantes frustraciones en El Salvador...
PGA adds its voice to those of respected domestic and international human rights organisations in condemning all forms of racial discrimination and expressing profound concern over recent events in the United States.
A new National Security Law in China may have devastating consequences for human rights in Hong Kong and represents a profound assault on Hong Kong’s autonomy and an unacceptable breach of international law.
The health crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic has unfolded against a background of political turmoil... As one expert puts it, Malaysia now faces a triple crisis of coronavirus, economy, and politics.
In the framework of a memorandum of understanding between the Organization of American States (OAS) and Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), signed on 24 February, both organizations have organized...
De acuerdo con el creciente consenso actual de los últimos años, la democracia se encuentra en un declive importante a nivel mundial.
Senator Leila De Lima’s voice is needed more than ever to defend democracy in The Philippines. Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) joins allies worldwide in demanding that she be allowed to participate in legislative proceedings.
En su resolución dirigida al Presidente de la Cámara de Diputados, la Diputada Reyes convoca a que el Ministro de Salud Pública se pronuncie formalmente ante la OMS...
La represión política de los legisladores de la oposición en Ecuador se ve agravada por la crisis del COVID-19
La pandemia del nuevo Coronavirus, o COVID-19, ha impactado cada uno de los rincones del mundo poniendo de manifiesto las desigualdades a las que se enfrenta nuestra sociedad.
PGA solemnly marks the fifth anniversary of the assassination of Boris Nemtsov, an opposition politician, human rights advocate, and champion for democracy in Russia.
El 24 de febrero de 2020, la OEA y PGA firmaron un Memorando de Entendimiento (MdE) y co-organizaron un diálogo institucional sobre el papel de los parlamentarios como defensores de la democracia en la era digital.
PGA condemns the assault of the armed and security forces on the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador on 9 February 2020..
Sen. de Lima’s case underscores a troubling trend, not only for the rule of law in The Philippines, but for the rights of parliamentarians worldwide, who increasingly experience intimidation, attacks, and personal reprisals.
Durante los 11 días que duró el Paro Nacional y las protestas del movimiento indígena del Ecuador, la Defensoría del Pueblo registró un total de 11 personas fallecidas
Dip. Tucapel Jimenez, longstanding and prominent PGA Board Member, provides a critical look at the situation in the country, its causes, the ways towards a lasting solution and the role of parliamentarians in this process.
En un momento crítico para la democracia ecuatoriana, Parlamentarios para la Acción Global (PGA, por su sigla en inglés) hace un llamado a las autoridades nacionales ecuatorianas...
There have been 563 documented violations of the human rights of members of parliament (MPs) - a more than 20 percent increase in two years.
Las historias de los defensores de la democracia parlamentaria en asociación con el proyecto Declinación y Renovación Democrática (Democracy Decay & Renewal, DEM-DEC).
Pohiva served as the first prime minister of the South Pacific island nation elected by parliament rather than appointed by the monarch.
Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) joins numerous representatives of governments, civil society, and the international community to express grave concern regarding the ongoing situation in Hong Kong.campaign for democratic renewal
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.
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.
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.
The global PGA network calls all relevant bodies of the International Community to take action to restore democracy and human rights under the Rule of Law in Cameroon.
Senators De Lima and Trillanes IV called for the unconstitutionality of The Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the ICC, which may take effect on 17 March.
Dep. Jean Wyllys, Chair of the PGA National Group in Brazil and a leading Parliamentarian from the opposition has announced his decision to retire from Parliament following death-threats and other virulent, inhumane attacks.
De Lima, the most prominent political prisoner under the Duterte administration, said she is grateful for the continued support she is getting from the international community.
The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) has issued an opinion on the case of the politically motivated detention of Senator Leila De Lima (Philippines), PGA Member.
London/New York-The Hague: Members of Parliamentarians for Global Action in 140 countries of all regions of the world celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration for Human Rights today, 10 December 2018.
PGA hace un llamamiento al Gobierno de Venezuela para que ponga en libertad de forma inmediata al diputado Juan Requesens, quien el 7 de agosto de 2018 fue detenido a la fuerza por el Servicio Bolivariano de Inteligencia Nacional (SEBIN).
El informe sobre las violaciones sistemáticas de los derechos humanos en Venezuela: “Un espiral descendente que no parece tener fin”
PGA Board Member Barbara Lochbihler introduced a comprehensive draft that contributed to the final text supported by all political groups.
Persistent and repeated violations of the fundamental human rights of MPs are being committed by the authorities of The Maldives.
PGA is deeply concerned over the continuous political and institutional crisis in Guinea Bissau.
Repeated violations of the principle of separation of powers not only seriously undermines democratic processes but also the effectiveness and independence of the Judiciary.
The global membership of PGA reiterates its call to Maldivian authorities to respect the rights of every individual including parliamentarians, in accordance with national, as well as international, legal and democratic norms and obligations.
PGA is deeply concerned at reports of severe political repression in the Maldives, including serious violations of the constitutional and democratic processes and the arrest of several opposition Members of Parliament.
Senator Leila de Lima was arrested on charges claiming she had received money from drug dealers inside the country’s prisons. She is now in custody.
Burundi: stop the violence and the attacks against human rights defenders and journalists
PGA expresses its undiminished solidarity with Mr. Mahloof for his prolonged detention without formal charges being presented to him before an independent judge.
PGA urges Nigerians to restrain from using violence during the presidential elections to be held on the 28 March 2015 and calls for peaceful elections.
PGA expresa su profunda preocupación y condena las amenazas de muerte que el Sen. Ivan Cepeda Castro y su Asesor, Agustín Jiménez han recibido.
PGA wishes to express its deep concern at the military coup that has occurred in Thailand.In this regard, PGA urges maximum restraint be used and an abstention from violence or any kind by any party during these difficult times.
PGA condemns the military coup in Mali.Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) joins the Council on Peace and Security of the African Union, the UN Secretary General, the UN Security Council, the European Union and many others that have firmly condemne