PGA joins 5 other International Organizations in Launching Parliamentary Handbook on Disarmament

A guide to parliamentary action in support of disarmament for security and sustainable development.

PGA members in the Dominican Republic take important step towards equality and non-discrimination

PGA and its National Group in the Dominican Republic celebrate the introduction of an important project of General Law on Equality and Non-Discrimination in the Human Rights Committee of the Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies.

Introducing PGA’s One-on-One Interview Series

PGA has launched a One-on-One Interview Series to learn and share the stories of PGA member-parliamentarians.

Parliamentarians of the National Assembly of Ecuador meet to discuss the Death Penalty in the Americas

To commemorate the 18th International Day Against the Death Penalty, the PGA National Group, together with the Parliamentary Group on Human Rights of the National Assembly of Ecuador, organized a virtual seminar.

Philippines: PGA supports the legislative initiative of Sen. Leila de Lima to prevent and counter extrajudicial killings

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...

International Day of the Girl 2020

Today, 11 October 2020, marks the International Day of the Girl.

Le droit à une représentation juridique effective - Fiche d’information pour les parlementaires

Tout individu a droit à un procès équitable – lequel comprend le droit d’avoir accès à un conseil juridique effectif –, indépendamment de l’infraction dont il est accusé.

Maldives’ High Court Recognizes Marital Rape for the First Time, PGA Executive Board Member, Rozaina Adam, MP (Maldives) reacted to the news

The verdict came on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference of Women, which led to the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action.

Septembre 2020 Bulletin trimestriel de la Campagne pour l’abolition de la peine de mort

A l’occasion de la 18ème Journée mondiale contre la peine de mort – célébrée le 10 octobre – PGA organise un webinaire afin de discuter de l’accès à une représentation juridique effective dans les affaires passibles de la peine de mort, et de marquer le lancement d’une Fiche d’information pour les parlementaires...

PGA marque la 18ème Journée mondiale contre la peine de mort - ‘Avoir accès à un avocat : une question de vie ou de mort’ – Que peuvent faire les parlementaires ?

Pour marquer la 18e Journée mondiale contre la peine de mort, les membres de la Coalition mondiale contre la peine de mort (WCADP) se concentreront sur le droit à une représentation juridique efficace.

Virtual Workshop with Malaysian and Indonesian Parliamentarians to address challenges of COVID-19 through Implementation of Existing International Biosecurity and Biosafety Frameworks

The virtual Workshop with Malaysian and Indonesian Parliamentarians addressed the challenges of COVID-19 through Implementation of International Biosecurity and Biosafety Frameworks.

Iranian Authorities should Immediately Release Human Rights Defender Nasrin Sotoudeh

Ms. Sotoudeh was arrested and imprisoned based on politically motivated charges.

The Parliament of Ukraine passed in its first reading the Bill implementing international criminal and humanitarian law

Bill no. 2689 harmonizes the criminal code of Ukraine with international criminal law and international humanitarian law.

Magnitsky-Type Sanctions: A Tool for Parliamentarians in Addressing Human Rights Abuses

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.

Intimidation d’un membre proéminent de PGA au Venezuela par le gouvernement de Maduro

Le mode de gouvernement de Maduro consolide un mouvement plus hégémonique vers la persécution politique.

Participation of Hon. Amina Maelainine in a Panel Discussion on Existing Legal Limits to Security Council Veto Power in the Face of Atrocity Crimes

On 10 September 2020, PGA co-hosted a Panel Discussion on “Existing Legal Limits to Security Council Veto Power in the Face of Atrocity Crimes”, title of the new book of Professor Jennifer Trahan (New York University - NYU).

Parliamentarians in Maldives take action on Human Rights

On 24 August 2020, the Parliament of the Maldives (The People’s Majlis) took a critical step forward to protecting human rights in their country.

Regional Caribbean Consultation: The Role of Parliamentarians in Building More Inclusive Societies

Hosted by the Parliament of Saint Lucia on August 26, 2020