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El Grupo Nacional de PGA en Argentina apoya la Campaña por una Gobernanza Democrática Global

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.

PGA Members in DRC condemn recent acts of violence in Ituri and call for justice

The region of Ituri has in the recent weeks suffered from numerous exactions committed by armed groups against civilians, including women and children.

Asambleísta Soledad Buendía comparte testimonio sobre  su persecución política en Ecuador

La represión política de los legisladores de la oposición en Ecuador se ve agravada por la crisis del COVID-19

Dorcas Sibanda: Death Penalty Should be Abolished Completely

Dorcas Sibanda says while Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has done well to commute death sentences to life imprisonment, he should have completely abolished the death sentence as stipulated in the national Constitution.

Europe should show solidarity with Greece in coping with migration emergency, says OSCE PA’s Pritchard in Athens

Mr. Mark Pritchard, MP, is the Chair of PGA’s UK National Group

5th Anniversary of Boris Nemtsov’s Assassination: PGA Members Call for Justice and an End to Violence Against Politicians

PGA solemnly marks the fifth anniversary of the assassination of Boris Nemtsov, an opposition politician, human rights advocate, and champion for democracy in Russia.

PGA Nigerian National Group formally inaugurated and recognized in the Nigerian National Assembly

The National Group was regrouped in 2019 under the leadership of Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas, MP.

Chile Uprising: Diputado Tucapel Jiménez Offers On-The-Ground Perspective

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.

Hon. Kasthuri Patto: “There Is No Place in A New Malaysia for the Death Penalty”

Malaysia’s move to abolish the mandatory death penalty is a valiant display of courage to uphold restorative justice and to return discretionary judiciary powers back to the courts as a breakthrough to fight crime and punish criminals instead of...

PGA Members at the European Parliament at the vanguard of efforts to bring justice to the Rohingya people

PGA commends the powerful resolution adopted by the European Parliament on 19 September on Myanmar and the situation of the Rohingya.

Miembros de PGA conmemoran el Día Internacional de la Democracia

Las historias de los defensores de la democracia parlamentaria en asociación con el proyecto Declinación y Renovación Democrática (Democracy Decay & Renewal, DEM-DEC).

PGA Mourns the Passing of Tongan Prime Minister ’Akilisi Pohiva, former PGA member and lifelong pro-democracy advocate

Pohiva served as the first prime minister of the South Pacific island nation elected by parliament rather than appointed by the monarch.

PGA Board member Hon. Levy Nazaré stands for the rights of LGBTI people in São Tomé and Príncipe

On August 12th, 2019, PGA Board member Hon. Levy Nazaré, MP and Vice-President of the National Assembly of São Tomé and Príncipe, took the floor during a plenary session to stand for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people.

The Crimes and Violence Committed in Ituri Province Will Not Go Unpunished

PGA Members in the DRC call on the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Prosecutor at the Bunia Court of Appeal to investigate and prosecute alleged perpetrators of international crimes...

PGA Member Dip. Lia Quartapelle (Italy) calls on government to suspend arms exports to all countries directly involved in the conflict in Yemen

The decision by Italy’s Parliament, to halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE while there is clear risk of use in violations in Yemen, follows recent similar legislation in US Senate & decisions in the UK and Belgium.

PGA condena ataque sistemático a la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela

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.

Asamblea Nacional de Ecuador avanza con paso firme hacia la ratificación de las Enmiendas sobre el crimen de agresión al Estatuto de Roma de la CPI

La Comisión de Soberanía, Integración, Relaciones Internacionales y Seguridad Integral de la Asamblea Nacional de Ecuador aprobó por unanimidad el informe de la “Enmiendas al Estatuto de Roma de la Corte Penal Internacional relativas al crimen de agresión

PGA expresa serias preocupaciones por la detención continua de dos años de su miembro, la Senadora Filipina Leila de Lima

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.

Pakistan - PGA Member Senator Mian Raza Rabbani introduces bill on ’Ratification of Foreign Agreements by Parliament’

Senator Mian Raza Rabbani has recently introduced a bill on ‘Ratification of Foreign Agreements by Parliament’.

The Ratification of the Kampala Amendments to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court: a priority for the Parliament of Ecuador

Ecuadorian PGA members commited to further the implementation of the Rome Statute.

Philippine Senator Leila de Lima thanks PGA for supporting her freedom

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.

PGA Member Jim McGovern statement on the situation in Yemen

Jim McGovern, Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission

18th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights

The 18th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights is taking place from 4-8 November 2018 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on the theme of “Human Rights and Prevention of Violent Extremism”.

Asambleísta Buendía habla en contra de la reinstalación de la pena de muerte en América Latina

América Latina es la segunda región del mundo concentrando la mayor cantidad de Estados abolicionistas de la pena de muerte para todo tipo de crímenes.

El Grupo Nacional de PGA en Argentina apoya la Creación de una Corte Penal Latinoamericana y del Caribe contra el Crimen Transnacional Organizado (COPLA)

Se trata de un esfuerzo regional que impactará a nivel mundial que contribuirá a cumplir con el ODS 16 de Paz, Justicia e Instituciones Sólidas

Senator Leila M. de Lima calls for Urgent Action on the Human Rights Crisis in the Philippines

Statement by PGA Member Hon. Leila M. de Lima (The Philippines) submitted at a side event of the 39th United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Session, Geneva, Switzerland on 13 September 2018.

La violencia de Género en la praxis política del siglo XXI

Diputada Soledad Buendía (Ecuador)

Grupo Nacional de PGA en Venezuela respalda el informe del Alto Comisionado de la ONU

El informe sobre las violaciones sistemáticas de los derechos humanos en Venezuela: “Un espiral descendente que no parece tener fin”

United Republic of Tanzania - BTWC Status Update

PGA Congratulates the Government of Tanzania and Its Esteemed Member, Hon. Jasson Rweikiza MP on the occasion of the announcement earlier today that Tanzania will ratify the Biological Weapons Convention in September 2018.

PGA Executive Board Member M Kulasegaran Appointed Minister of Human Resources

Kulasegaran – from a minister’s bane to a minister.

Republica de Chile - Dip. Tucapel Jimenez pide al Gobierno de Chile que presente al Parlamento, el Proyecto de Ley sobre la Implementación de la Convención sobre Armas Biológicas y Toxínicas

Como lo demuestran claramente recientes acontecimientos horribles en Siria y el Reino Unido, el riesgo de uso de Armas de destrucción masiva para cometer atrocidades contra civiles inocentes es ahora una realidad bien establecida.

PGA President meets with Speaker of the Rada of Ukraine and key Legislators in Kyiv

Field mission entailed discussion of the organization of the 40th Annual Forum.

The Chairman of the Ukrainian Human Rights Committee met with the President and Secretary General of PGA

The parties discussed the situation in Ukraine and the issue of inter-parliamentary cooperation.

Miembro de PGA en Paraguay se reunió con el Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores para discutir sobre los Acuerdos de Cooperación con la Corte Penal Internacional (CPI)

Dip. Clemente Barrios presented the latest developments concerning the adoption on 16 August 2017 of Law 5877/17 to the Minister of Foreign AFfairs.

PGA Concerned about Repeated Violations to Human Rights  and the Rule of Law in the Maldives

Repeated violations of the principle of separation of powers not only seriously undermines democratic processes but also the effectiveness and independence of the Judiciary.

Hon. Jessie Majome, MP, Chair of PGA Zimbabwe Group Hailed by Constituents and Colleagues as "Vibrant, Committed MP"

Majome sits in the Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs committee, the Local Government committee, and she is also chairperson of the PGA Zimbabwe group.

La Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos nos exhorta a garantizar los derechos a la identidad de género y al matrimonio igualitario

La Opinión de la Corte es en respuesta a una solicitud de Costa Rica acerca de la interpretación de la Convención Americana sobre Derechos Humanos.

PGA’s new President, Ms. Margareta Cederfelt, MP, Sweden, takes office

Ms. Cederfelt was elected to a two-year term by the International Council at its annual meeting in Milan on 28 November, 2017.

US - PGA Member Rep. Jim McGovern co-sponsors Resolution in House Declaring U.S. Military Role in Yemen’s Civil War Unauthorized

The resolution denounces the conduct of activities in Yemen and areas affected by the conflict that are inconsistent with the laws of armed conflict.

El Salvador: Dip. Mario Tenorio urges the Government of El Salvador to ensure full compliance with the BTWC

Dip. Mario Tenorio submitted a letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs urging the government of El Salvador to comply with the Convention and submit the annual Confidence Building Measure Report.

Zimbabwe - Hon. Jasmine Toffa MP underscores helpfulness of her PGA Membership in promoting more effective participation by Women MPs in Parliament

One of the female legislators that came through the proportional representation quota in the National Assembly is Jasmine Toffa (MDC).

Guinea Bissau - Inspired by Training on Political Participation, Women from Bafatá Region Promise not to Vote in Political Parties Without Women on the Lists

Dep. Suzi Barbosa, Coordinator of the Committee of Women Parliamentarians of Guinea-Bissau, said that the Guinean parliament is committed to increasing women political participation in the country.

PGA Expresses Deep Concerns Over Violations of the Democratic Process and Human Rights of Parliamentarians in the Maldives

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.

PGA Member Kasthuri Patto, MP (Malaysia) Speaks Out Against Recent Execution of Prisoner

Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto says there is no point talking about respecting human rights without committing to see it through.

PGA acoge favorablemente la inclusión del crimen de agresión en el nuevo Código Penal de Honduras

El pleno del Congreso hondureño aprobó por unanimidad la inclusión del crimen de agresión en el nuevo Código Penal

PGA Calls for the Immediate and Unconditional Release of Senator Leila de Lima of the Philippines

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.

Chair of PGA Ukraine Group Demands that his Country Urgently Joins the ICC

Hon. Hryhoriy Nemyria, MP, has stressed the urgent need for Ukraine to ratify the Rome Statute and join the International Criminal Court.

El Presidente del Grupo Nacional de PGA en República Dominicana presenta un Proyecto de Ley de Cooperación con la CPI

El 8 de noviembre de 2016, el Sen. Julio César Valentín, Presidente del Grupo Nacional de PGA en República Dominicana, presentó un proyecto de ley que crea los mecanismos nacionales necesarios para cooperar eficazmente con la Corte Penal Internacional.

El Presidente del Grupo Nacional de PGA en Ucrania organiza una mesa redonda sobre la implementación del Estatuto de Roma

The Roundtable was held on 19 December 2016 and hosted by Hon. Hryhoriy Nemyria, MP, Chair of the Committee on Human Rights, National Minorities and Interethnic Relations of the Parliament of Ukraine

Participación de la Delegación de PGA de alto nivel de Argentina y Paraguay en la Asamblea de Estados Partes del Estatuto de Roma

Entre el 18 y el 25 de noviembre de 2016, las Delegaciones de PGA de alto nivel de Argentina y Paraguay visitaron La Haya para participar en la Asamblea de los Estados Partes en el Estatuto de Roma de la Corte Penal Internacional.

Declaración del Honorable Emery Okundji, Miembro de PGA, a la Asamblea de los Estados Partes del Estatuto de Roma

Statement presented by Honorable Emery Okundji, MP (Democratic Republic of Congo) on behalf of PGA at the General Debate of the 15th Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute.

Nepal Signs Instrument of Ratification of BWC

Foreign Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and PGA Member, Hon. Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat (MP) notifies PGA that Parliament has approved Biological Weapons Convention Bill.

Update on Accession of Samoa to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC)

Notification received by PGA Member, Hon. Minister Lemalu Lemi Taefu from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on Accession of Samoa to the BWC

Miembros de PGA en Bolivia están impulsando la plena implementación del Estatuto de Roma de la CPI

El 27 de octubre de 2016, el Sen. Carlos Pablo Klinsky Fernández, miembro de PGA en Bolivia, informó a nuestra Secretaría que ha introducido una Minuta de Comunicación ante la Comisión de Política Internacional

One Step Closer to Ending Child Marriage in Zimbabwe: PGA’s National Group presents Bill of Amendments to Laws addressing child marriage

PGA celebrates the major achievement of its Zimbabwean members’ work to end child, early and forced marriage.

PGA Executive Committee Member Hon. M. Kula Segaran MP Urges Government of Malaysia to Ratify ATT Without Further Delay

Hon. M. Kulasegaran MP has called on the Government of Malaysia to proceed to ratification.

Canada - Motion by PGA Member Hon. Hélène Laverdière MP to establish a Parliamentary Committee to Examine Arms Exports

PGA Member Hon. Hélène Laverdière MP introduced in the Parliament of Canada on September 27th 2016 a motion to set up a Parliamentary Committee to screen arms exports

La Dip. Margarita Stolbizer informó al Secretariado de PGA que el Poder Ejecutivo en Argentina introdujo un proyecto de ley sobre las Enmiendas de Kampala del Estatuto de Roma de la Corte Penal Internacional

La Dip. Margarita Stolbizer informó al Secretariado de PGA que el Poder Ejecutivo en Argentina introdujo un proyecto de ley sobre las Enmiendas de Kampala del Estatuto de Roma de la Corte Penal Internacional

PGA US Members Join Bipartisan Effort Urging President Obama to Postpone Plan to Supply Arms to Saudi Arabia

PGA Members Rep. Jim McGovern, Rep. Jim McDermott, Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. Earl Blumenauer and Rep. Jan Schakowsky among 64 Members of US Congress to Write Letter to President Obama

Dip. Margarita Stolbizer, Argentina, se convierte en la Presidenta Interina de PGA

Dip. Margarita Stolbizer, Argentina, se convirtió en la Presidenta Interina de PGA, el 17 de agosto de 2016, tras el fin del mandato de la ex presidenta de PGA: Dip. Minou Tavárez Mirabal de la República Dominicana.

PGA Member Senator Valerie Woods Applauds Section 53 Decision As “Significant Victory”

Senator Valerie Woods recognized the ruling on the unconstitutionality of Section Fifty-Three of the Criminal Code that criminalized same sex intercourse.

PGA Member, Rep. Jim McGovern decries sale of arms by the United States of America to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

United States/Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - PGA Member, Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass) decries sale of arms by the United States of America to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Switzerland - Interview with PGA Member Hon. Carlo Sommaruga MP on ending the sale of Swiss arms to conflict zones

Hon. Carlo Sommaruga MP highlights the importance of Switzerland moving away from arms production

Hon. Naveed Qamar, MP (Pakistan) plays key role in securing formal review of possibility of ATT accession in National Assembly

Pakistan - Hon. Naveed Qamar, MP, Deputy Convenor of PGA’s Peace & Democracy Program and PGA Executive Committee Member, plays key role in securing formal review of possibility of ATT accession in National Assembly of Pakistan

Canada - Statement by PGA Member Hélène Laverdière MP on Recent Decision of Government of Canada to move forward with process of Accession to Arms Trade Treaty

Statement by Hélène Laverdière, Member of Parliament for Laurier – Sainte-Marie (Canada) on Recent Decision of Government to move forward with process of Accession to ATT

Declaración del Dip. Juan Félix Bogado Tatter sobre la importancia de la Implementación del Estatuto de Roma de la CPI en Paraguay

El 7 de julio de 2016, PGA celebró Consultas sobre la Implementación del Estatuto de Roma y Apoyo a la CPI, en la Cámara de Diputados de Paraguay.

PGA Member Hon. Tharchen Nil receives response from Foreign Ministry of Bhutan on prospects for Accession to Arms Trade Treaty

PGA Member Hon. Tharchen Nil receives response from Foreign Ministry of Bhutan on prospects for Accession to Arms Trade Treaty

Declaración de la Senadora boliviana María Lourdes Landivar, miembro de PGA, sobre la promulgación de la Ley de Identidad de Género en Bolivia

Bolivian Senator María Lourdes Landivar shares her thoughts on the proclamation of the Gender Identity Law in her country on May 21, 2016.

PGA Member, Wilby Lucas, MP, comments on the decriminalization of homosexuality in the Republic of Seychelles

PGA commends the work of Hon. Wilby Lucas, MP and the National Assembly of the Republic of Seychelles, for passing an amendment to section 151 of the Penal Code decriminalizing unnatural offenses.

PGA members from Colombia send parliamentary question to MFA inquiring about the status of Implementation of the BWC

PGA members from Colombia, namely Rep. Alirio Uribe Muñoz, Rep. Ángela María Robledo and Rep. Iván Cepeda Castro addressed a letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs inquiring on the implementation status of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC).

Brazil Quadruples Penalties for Biological Weapons Development

PGA member and Chair of Brazilian National Group, Dep. Jean Wyllys, acknowledged the Presidential Decree of May 11th, 2016 that, inter alia, quadruples penalties for development of biological weapons

Chile – Proyecto de Resolución Parlamentaria sobre las Enmiendas de Kampala

El día 3 de Mayo de 2016, el Presidente del Grupo Nacional en Chile de Parlamentarios para la Acción Global (PGA, por sus siglas en inglés), Dip. Tucapel Jimenez, presentó un Proyecto de Resolución Parlamentaria a la Cámara de Diputados

PGA Member Dip. Víctor Bisonó Authors Legislation to Penalize the Manufacture of prohibited Biological, Chemical & Nuclear WMDs in the Dominican Republic

PGA congratulates PGA Executive Committee Member and Deputy Convenor of PGA International Peace and Security Program, Dip. Víctor Bisonó for his Draft Bill of Legislation which seeks to amend Law No. 36 of 1965 of the Dominican Republic on Firearms.

Peru’s Minister of Foreign Affairs responds to inquiry from PGA member Dip. Yohny Lescano on the status of National Implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)

On 25 April, 2016, PGA Member Dip. Yohny Lescano Ancieta addressed a letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs inquiring on the status of implementation of the BWC.

Dip. Berta Sanseverino (Uruguay) sends parliamentary question to MFA inquiring about the status of Implementation of the BWC

Dip. Berta Sanseverino sent a parliamentary question addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs inquiring about the status of Implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention

PGA Members in Costa Rica send parliamentary question to MFA inquiring about the status of Implementation of the BWC

Lic. Ronny Monge Salas, MP and Dr. Marvin Atencio, MP sent a parliamentary question addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs inquiring about the status of Implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention

Argentinean National Group present a draft parliamentary Resolution inquiring about the status of implementing legislation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)

On 15 April 2016, PGA’s National Group in Argentina presented to the Chamber of Deputies, a draft parliamentary Resolution.

PGA members speak out on the secretive executions of three men in Malaysia

Media statement by PGA members Hon. Kulasegaran, Hon. Dr Siti Mariah, Hon. Thomas Su and Hon. Kashthuri Patto

Statement Regarding the Arrest of PGA Member Hon. Ahmed Mahloof

PGA is deeply concerned at the arrest on 12th March, 2016 in a place of worship of its longstanding member in The Maldives, Hon. Ahmed Mahloof MP and his subsequent placing under house arrest

Arms Control a priority for the Pacific

"All island nations have a vested interest in ensuring that the import and export of arms is regulated and controlled."

PGA Congratulates Zimbabwe on Outlawing Child Marriage

PGA praises the decision of the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe to abolish child marriage.

Iraqi MP: abducted Yazidi women must return

Iraqi Yazidi MP said that their joy regarding the liberation of Sinjar will not be complete until the return of the abducted Yazidi women.

PGA Congratulates Hon. Ramesh Lekhak for his Crucial Advocacy Leading to Decision by Cabinet of Government of Nepal to Refer The Biological Weapons Convention to Constituent Assembly for Approval

PGA Congratulates longstanding Member Hon. Ramesh Lekhak for his Crucial Advocacy Leading to Decision by Cabinet of Government of Nepal to Refer BWC to Constituent Assembly for Approval

PGA Congratulates the Congress of the Republic of Peru on its approval in plenary of Ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty

PGA Congratulates the Congress of the Republic of Peru on its approval in plenary of Ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty

PGA Mauritania Welcomes Ratification of Arms Trade Treaty by Government of Mauritania

The Government of Mauritania deposited its Instrument of Ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty on 23rd September, 2015

Alain Destexhe, Convenor of the International Law and Human Rights Program visits Iraqi Kurdistan and calls for the ratification of the Rome Statute of the ICC

Alain Destexhe, Convenor of the International Law and Human Rights Program visits Iraqi Kurdistan and calls for the ratification of the Rome Statute of the ICC

PGA Member in Chad Plays Direct Role in the National Assembly’s Ratification of an Ordinance Recognizing 18 as the Minimum Legal Age of Marriage

The National Assembly of Chad Ratifies Ordinance N006/PR/2015 banning child marriage by enforcing 18 as the minimum legal age of marriage in the country.

Dip. Tucapel Jimenez makes parliamentary declaration requesting the Government of Chile send the Bill on Cooperation with the ICC to Parliament

President of PGA National Group in Chile, Dip. Tucapel Jimenez, makes a parliamentary declaration requesting the Government to send the Bill on cooperation with the ICC to Parliament

PGA Board Members (MEPs) condemn 1904/08 Herero and Nama Genocide

Vor hundert Jahren, am 9. Juli 1915, endete die deutsche Kolonialherrschaft im heutigen Namibia. Zwischen 1904 und 1908 ermordeten die Kolonialherren dort 90.000 Herero und Nama.

PGA Member, Hon. James Selfe, MP (South Africa) questions People’s Assembly on the neglect of arresting Omar Al-Bashir

Hon. James Selfe recently joined PGA amidst the unfolding events around the neglect of the ICC arrest warrants, as well as the national Gauteng High Court orders, for the arrest of Omar Al-Bashir. During the debates in the South African people’s assembly

Interview with PGA Member Mr. Harry van Bommel, MP, The Netherlands

The PGA Secretariat has the pleasure of highlighting this month’s work on the ratification of the Rome Statute by Armenia, with 10 questions to Mr. Harry van Bommel, MP, The Netherlands.

Margareta Cederfelt appointed  Rapporteur of the OSCE PA’s General Committee on Political Affairs and Security

Cederfelt has served as Chair of the PGA National Group of Sweden and Treasurer of the PGA Executive Board since 2011.

Pakistan - Chair of PGA National Group in Pakistan endorsed by Prime Minister of Pakistan to be President of Senate

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday endorsed the nomination of Senator Raza Rabbani as candidate for the election of Chairman Senate

Pakistan - PGA Co-Covenor of Peace & Democracy Program, Naveed Qamar MP (Pakistan) organizes 2nd Roundtable Meeting on ATT in National Assembly of Pakistan

A session of round table discussion on Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), an important subject of International Peace and Security (P&D) Program of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), was held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in Parliament House, Pakistan.

PGA Member and 2013 Defender of Democracy Awardee, Akilisi Pohiva, elected Prime Minister of Tonga

PGA Congratulates Akilisi Pohiva on his election to Prime Minister of Tonga.

UN Highlights contribution of Dip. Margarita Stolbizer (Argentina) to Disarmament

PGA Congratulates Co-Convenor of Peace & Democracy Program, Dip. Margarita Stolbizer (Argentina) on being named by United Nations as a Major Contributor to Disarmament from Latin America.

PGA Member Carolyn Maloney announces draft of Nazi Benefits Termination Act​

PGA Member Carolyn B. Maloney and Congressman Jason Chaffetz today released the draft of a bill to cut off Social Security benefits for Nazi war criminals.

Sierra Leone - PGA Member Dr. Bernadette Lahai MP (Minority Leader) distributes food supplies  to peripheral health units in the frontline of the Ebola fight

In what was described as a well-attended Ebola task force meeting, Hon Dr. Bernadette Lahai presented 500 (25kg) bags of rice to the to the two districts that remain the epicenters of the Ebola epidemic.

PGA Member Dr. Bernadette Lahai, MP (Sierra Leone) Embarks on Ebola Education

In order to help in the fight against the deadly Ebola diseases in the Country, the Minority Leader of Parliament, Hon. Dr. Bernadette Lahai of Constituency 13, Kenema District, has engaged communities in her Constituency in a massive Ebola education.

PGA President Ross Robertson MP among Delegation appointed by Government of New Zealand to observe Elections in Fiji

New Zealand will contribute a five person team to the Multinational Observer Group for the Fiji election, including PGA President Ross Robertson.

PGA Chair of International Council, Dip. Minou Tavárez, urges States to ensure sexual and reproductive health and rights for women and girls

Durante mis doce años de actividad congresual he constatado dolorosamente que la infra representación de las mujeres nos coloca a las legisladoras en el doble reto de enfrentar los problemas de género relativos a salud reproductiva, violencia, discriminac

Miembros de PGA Presentan Estrategia de Cooperacion Entre el Parlamento del Mercosur y la Corte Penal Internacional

Montevideo: On May 12, 2014, the Board of the MERCOSUR Parliament received a delegation of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) integrated by Dip. Felipe Michelini, PGA’s Executive Committee member and Convenor of the International Law and Human Right

PGA Board Member Attends Regional Conference on the Abolition of the Death Penalty in Freetown, Sierra Leone

On January 13-14, 2014 PGA Board Member Mr. Mark Pritchard, MP (UK) participated in Regional Conference on the Abolition of the Death Penalty in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

PGA Executive Committee Member speaks out in support of draft Gender Equality Bill in Sierra Leone

The Sierra Leone Female Parliamentary Caucus and other notable Women’s Groups have last week presented to the Deputy Justice Minister Aro Bockarie, the draft of a Gender Equality Bill. Hon. Bernadette Lahai of the opposition SLPP described the Bill as a m

PGA Member Theresa Tagoe dies after long illness

PGA is saddened to learn of the recent passing, after a long illness, of its Member, Ms. Theresa Tagoe, 67, former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Ablekuma South Constituency in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.