PGA calls on States to increase support for the ICC investigation in Ukraine

Euro-Parliamentarians call for States to remove procedural bar on the crime of aggression

Regional Parliamentary Webinar for Latin America and Caribbean to Promote Universality and Implementation of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

Over 70 Members of Parliament and other interested individuals from across numerous countries in the region participated in this event and exchanged questions and comments on the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

The Congress of Guatemala has approved ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, is the first multilateral agreement, applicable on a global scale, that completely prohibits nuclear tests and establishes nuclear-weapon-free zones

Foreign Affairs Committees call on the creation of an international criminal tribunal into Putin's crimes

Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees of multiple parliaments call for the creation of an International Criminal Tribunal into Putin's criminal conspiracy.

Les autorités du Burkina Faso doivent respecter les droits humains des citoyens et rétablir un gouvernement civil

PGA appelle les autorités militaires du Burkina Faso à libérer l'ancien président Kaboré, à respecter les droits humains fondamentaux des citoyens et à revenir à un ordre constitutionnel dirigé par des civils.

African Regional Briefing by PGA on Nuclear and Radiological Security Project

This webinar is the first follow-up event after a series of 4 virtual projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean in 2021

Modernizing the International Criminal Court: Crimes against the Environment, Human Trafficking, Hybrid Justice and Corporate Accountability

The International Criminal Court (ICC) turns 20 this year. To enhance its legitimacy and efficacy, the ICC must consider and address innovations.

Expanding the Jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court: A Project in Cooperation with Harvard Law School

The PGA Secretariat has taken part in a project aimed at increasing the efficiency and legitimacy of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in collaboration with Harvard Law School Advocates for Human Rights.

PGA Firmly Condemns the Aggressive War Launched by the Russian Federation Against Ukraine

International Law provides that the use of military force in the territories of other States is lawful only if authorized under Chapter VII of the UN Charter or in self-defense against an armed attack or when the territorial State genuinely gives consent.

PGA condemns Russian Federation’s blatant violation of International law and the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Ukraine

The Russian Federation’s decision, implemented by a decree signed by the Russian President, further represents a unilateral violation the 2014-15 Minsk Peace Agreements

Strategic Discussion in Ecuador to End Child, Early and Forced Marriage

PGA was proud to sponsor this event in collaboration with the Sendas Foundation.

Hon. Kasthuri Patto, MP (Malaysia) on Ending Child Marriage and Early Unions

PGA President Patto called on the Malaysian Minister for Women, Family and Community Development, to follow through with the initiative to eradicate child marriages.

Afghanistan: Ambassadors and legislators discuss strengthening accountability mechanisms while addressing the humanitarian crisis

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 tentative de coup d’état en Guinée-Bissau témoigne de la nécessité d’une nouvelle orientation mondiale en faveur de la démocratie et de l’État de droit

L'Action mondiale des parlementaires condamne fermement le coup d'État manqué à Bissau et exprime ses sincères condoléances aux familles des défenseurs de la démocratie qui ont donné leur vie en résistant aux violents assaillants.

Les autorités militaires du Burkina Faso doivent respecter l'Ordre Constitutionnel

Ce coup d'État intervient dans un contexte de profond mécontentement face à la crise sécuritaire alimentée par l'incapacité du gouvernement à prévenir et à lutter contre les exactions des soi-disant groupes djihadistes dans le pays depuis 2015.

Italy and Sweden Ratify the Kampala Amendments to the Rome Statute of the ICC on the Crime of Aggression and War Crimes

Leading Parliamentarians from Italy, Sweden and the European Parliament stress the importance of the fight against impunity for international crimes, including the aggressive use of force.

PGA Congratulates Plenary of Senate of Philippines on Its Concurrence to Ratification of Arms Trade Treaty

The Senate of the Philippines signaled its concurrence to ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty earlier today, following Senate Foreign Relations Committee approval in September 2021.

Letter to President Zelenskyi of Ukraine Urging Decisive Action on the Rome Statute of the ICC

Leaders of PGA and its Ukrainian civil society partner, the Center for Civil Liberties (CCL), have written a letter to the President of the Republic of Ukraine urging decisive action towards Ukrainian membership of the International Criminal Court (ICC)