PGA Members Commemorate the International Day of Democracy

Stories of parliamentary democracy defenders in partnership with the Democracy Decay & Renewal project.

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.

Government of Maldives to accede to the Arms Trade Treaty

PGA Congratulates Government of Maldives on its decision earlier today to accede to the Arms Trade Treaty.

United Republic of Tanzania Ratifies Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention

PGA is pleased to have been informed earlier today that the Government of The United Republic of Tanzania has ratified on August 14th, 2019 the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC), thereby becoming the 183rd State Party.

Hong Kong: PGA Members Call for the Hong Kong Government to Respect its Obligations to Democracy, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law

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

La décision du gouvernement fédéral des Etats-Unis de reprendre les exécutions est un affront aux droits humains

Chaque année, davantage d’Etats choisissent de déclarer un moratoire sur l’utilisation de la peine de mort ou de l’abolir entièrement.

Sudan: PGA Members Demand the Arrest and Surrender of Omar al-Bashir and Accomplices to the International Criminal Court

PGA welcomes reports of the arrest of senior members of the regime of former Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, who stands accused of the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes against the civilian population of Darfur.

Mozambican Parliamentarians Say No to Child Marriage

On July 15, the National Assembly of Mozambique voted unanimously to approve the law against unions of minors under the age of 18.

On International Justice Day, PGA Recognizes Parliamentarians at the Forefront of the Fight Against Impunity and Calls upon Legislators Worldwide to Join Them

International Justice Day is commemorated on 17 July, marking the 21st anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

Dialogue between PGA’s Board Members and the UN LGBTI Core Group

The UN Permanent Mission of Luxembourg hosted a meeting between UN Member States from the UN LGBTI Core Group and members of PGA’s Board

Des parlementaires africains se réunissent à Banjul pour discuter des mécanismes de responsabilité pour les violations graves des droits humains et les crimes internationaux

Les 3 et 4 juillet 2019, l’Assemblée nationale de la Gambie a accueilli plus de 40 participants, issus de plus de 15 Etats africains, venus participer au Groupe de travail sur la lutte contre l’impunité en Afrique.

Les differents crimes et violences commis en ituri ne resteront pas impunis

Les parlementaires membres de PGA de la République Démocratique du Congo(RDC) appellent la Procureure près la Cour Pénale Internationale(CPI) et le Procureur près la Cour d’Appel de Bunia à enquêter et poursuivre les présumés auteurs de crimes internation

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.

Brazil Takes Action to Criminalize Homophobic Acts

These steps are in the rights direction. Let’s hope the application of the legal framework brings justice and protection to all LGBTI persons in Brazil.

Official Statement from Assemblywoman Soledad Buendía (President, PGA Ecuador) regarding Marriage Equality in her country

The Constitutional Court of Ecuador gave way to equal civil marriage in Ecuador on Wednesday...

Sudan: Peace and Stabilization Demand Accountability

PGA reiterates its call for Sudanese authorities to surrender former President al-Bashir to the ICC and reaffirms its recommendations for a peaceful transition

World Oceans Day – Malaysian Lawmakers Discuss Future of Our Oceans

PGA Malaysia National Group commits to address Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported Fishing and Implement SDG14.