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 opera bajo la dirección política del Comité Ejecutivo y el Consejo Internacional, con la asistencia técnica y legal de la Secretaría, que posee sede en Nueva York y una oficina en La Haya.
De acuerdo con el creciente consenso actual de los últimos años, la democracia se encuentra en un declive importante a nivel mundial.
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.
The spirit of collective action that characterizes PGA is more important today than ever. PGA’s international network stands in solidarity with champions of democracy and defenders of human rights and peace worldwide.
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.
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.
Lawmakers from PGA’s global membership came together to discuss the Role of Parliamentarians in the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 on the Protection of the Ocean.
PGA joined the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, the LGBTQ Victory Institute and the Global Equality Caucus as an Executive Partner of the Interparliamentary Plenary Assembly as part of WorldPride Copenhagen 2021
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 welcomes the landmark decision taken unanimously by Sudan’s Cabinet to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), of which Sudan has been a signatory since 2000.
On behalf of PGA we welcome your commitment to justice, equality and fairness and your vow to end the federal death penalty
Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) welcomes the election of Margareta Cederfelt as President of The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) at its remote session on July 6, 2021.
PGA congratulates Croatia on ratifying four amendments to the Rome Statute on war crimes, including the most recent one on starvation as a punishable offence in non-international armed conflicts.
Verkhovna Rada (Parliament of Ukraine) adopted Bill 2689 “On amendments to certain legislative acts on the Enforcement of International Criminal and Humanitarian Law”
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
Hon. Margareta Cederfelt MP, President, PGA Addressed the Swedish Parliament on the occassion of the Launch of Parliamentary Handbook on Disarmament for Security and Sustainable Development
On 19 March 2021, PGA organized its International Council meeting on the Zoom platform to discuss major threats to democracy and human rights and to elect its 2021-22 Board.
The year 2020 was defined by tremendous obstacles, and many achievements! The current global health crisis requires a multilateral response.
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...
PGA calls for the International Community to support a genuine process of peace-making, stabilization and State-building based on the respect of human rights, justice and democracy
El 7 de diciembre de 2020, el Concejo de la Unión Europea adoptó dos instrumentos de carácter vinculante, el Reglamento del Consejo de la UE 2020/1998 y la Decisión (PESC) 2020/1999 del Consejo, mediante los cuales, a través de la imposición de restricciones económicas severas y de desplazamiento, sanciona a personas físicas, jurídicas, entidades y otros organismos responsables de cometer graves violaciones de los derechos humanos.
On 11 November 2020, China’s National People's Congress passed a resolution allowing Hong Kong authorities to expel members of the domestic legislature.
PGA has launched a One-on-One Interview Series to learn and share the stories of PGA member-parliamentarians.
Senator Leila M. de Lima, member of PGA, recently filed in the Senate of the Philippines Bill no. 1842 to prevent and counter extra-judicial killings, which are taking place in a widespread and systematic manner in the Republic of The Philippines...
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.
The Board of Directors of the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC, established by the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC, announced a new member: Dr. Minou Tavárez Mirabal.
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...
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.
PGA members have raised parliamentary questions to their relevant Ministries on the status of ratification and implementation of the Three Treaties.
Pacific Island State Affirms its Commitment to International Justice and Accedes to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Following Determined Action by Parliamentarians
PGA welcomes the decision of the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to open an investigation into the alleged crimes against humanity committed in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh/Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
This year, rising awareness about the importance of the ocean for all life on Earth has translated into a renewed compromise to robust protective international and domestic legal frameworks.
El Día Internacional de la Niña es una oportunidad para evaluar el progreso hacia el cumplimiento de los derechos de las niñas y los desafíos que muchas de ellas aún enfrentan en todo el mundo.
There have been 563 documented violations of the human rights of members of parliament (MPs) - a more than 20 percent increase in two years.
International Justice Day is commemorated on 17 July, marking the 21st anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
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.
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.
Ms. Cederfelt was elected to a two-year term by the International Council at its annual meeting in Milan on 28 November, 2017.
El 13 de Junio de 2016, PGA celebró su segunda Reunión del Comité ONU, organizada por S.E la Embajadora Gillian Bird, Representante Permanente de Australia para la ONU en la Misión Permanente de Australia para la ONU.
While much attention is paid to the way that the influx of refugees and migrants is being handled by European leaders, surprisingly little attention is paid to the underlying question of why these people are fleeing their homes in the first place.
Parliamentary Seminar on ICC in Ukraine, under high patronage of Chairman of Verkhovna Rada, received multi-party support for Rome Statute ratification
Margareta Cederfelt (MP, Sweden) will serve as Head of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Delegation, which will include approximately 40 MPs from nearly 20 OSCE participating States.
PGA recibió a su oficina, legisladores ucranianos incluyendo a la diputada Iryna Lutsenko y a la diputada Iryna Suslova durante su visita a La Haya.
Are further delays in ratification of the Rome Statute presenting a lost opportunity to provide for justice in Ukraine? Can Rome Statute ratification in fact help the high-level peace negotiations? Will the ICC replace national Ukrainian courts?
PGA, in partnership with the Human Rights Agenda and the Razumkov Center organized a Parliamentary Expert & Peer-Exchange Roundtable Discussions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) from June 18-19, 2015 at the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine
El 10 y 11 de marzo de 2015, PGA junto con el Senado de la República Dominicana organizó un Taller Parlamentario sobre la Ratificación e Implementación del Estatuto de Roma y las Enmiendas d
Cederfelt has served as Chair of the PGA National Group of Sweden and Treasurer of the PGA Executive Board since 2011.
PGA has organized a Parliamentary Mission from the Dominican Republic to the Parliament and Government of Haiti to contribute to the furtherance of the country’s engagement with international justice and to promote Ratification of the Rome Statute.
We, the undersigned, are deeply concerned by the arrest and arbitrary detention since 28 December 2014 of Sheikh Ali Salman, the respected Secretary-General of Bahrain’s largest opposition society, Al Wefaq National Islamic Society.
El propósito de este manual parlamentario es resaltar, de manera clara y sencilla, las distintas e igualmente importantes maneras en que los parlamentarios pueden proceder y hacer avanzar al TCA de forma duradera y decisivamente positiva.
In her welcoming remarks Ms. Shazia Rafi, PGA Secretary-General recalled PGA’s past extensive work in the disarmament arena in general, in particular in the context of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, working clo