Ten Years After the Yogyakarta Principles

In November 2006, an international group of experts met in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta to develop a set of principles that would apply the standards of international human rights law to the problems that affect LGBTI people.

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights Urges Us to Guarantee the Rights to Gender Identity and Equal Marriage

The Opinion of the Court is in response to a request from Costa Rica regarding the interpretation of the American Convention on Human Rights.

Meeting of PGA Delegation with the President of the General Assembly of the United Nations

On 11 December 2017, PGA Delegation met with the President of the General Assembly of the United Nations (UNGA), H.E. Miroslav Lajčák.

Federative Republic of Brazil - Arms Trade Treaty Status Update

On December 7th, 2017, the Plenary of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil has move forward with the process of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in Brazil, by approving the text of the Treaty.

PGA’s Delegation and Activities at the 16th Assembly of State Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

A delegation of PGA including the lawmakers Ms. Macarena Gelman (Uruguay), Ms. Olena Sotnyk, MP (Ukraine), Mr. Keong Siong Su, MP (Malaysia) participated in the 16th Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

PGA Welcomes the Activation of the International Criminal Court’s Jurisdiction over the Crime of Aggression

71 years after the historic judgement at Nuremberg by the International Military Tribunal, another international jurisdiction may be able to adjudicate on the responsibility of leaders who engage in aggressive wars: The International Criminal Court.

Mise à jour de la Campagne CPI - oct-nov 2017

La dernière mise à jour de notre Campagne sur la CPI est maintenant disponible pour téléchargement. Restez à jour et informés sur les activités et actions menées dans le cadre de cette campagne.

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.

22nd PGA Annual Defender of Democracy Awards

The PGA Defender of Democracy Award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and contribution to promoting peace, democracy, the rule of law, human rights, non-discrimination and/or gender equality.

Moving Away from Capital Punishment in Asia: a side-event to PGA’s 39th Annual Forum

On 29 November 2017, Parliamentarians for Global Action organised a parliamentary roundtable, Entitled “Moving Away from Capital Punishment in Asia”...

39ème Forum annuel de l’Action mondiale des parlementaires

Les 27 et 28 novembre 2017, PGA a organisé le Forum de Milan pour l’action parlementaire pour la prévention de l’extrémisme violent et les atrocités de masse.

PGA Participates in ILGALAC’s Regional Conference in Guatemala City

On November 16-19, PGA participated in the annual Regional Conference of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association for Latin America and the Caribbean (ILGALAC) in Guatemala City.

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.

Sub-regional Parliamentary Seminar: International Justice, a fundamental tool for sustainable development in peaceful and inclusive societies

October 30-31, 2017 - Parliament of Uruguay, Montevideo

PGA Member Farhatullah Babar, MP (Pakistan): "Over 80% of those hanged are ordinary criminals, not terrorists"

Mr. Farhatullah Babar, MP (Pakistan) is a new PGA Member.

PGA Roundtable on Strengthening the Rule of Law, with a Special Focus on the Abolition of the Death Penalty, in Jordan

On 6 November 2017, Parliamentarians for Global Action convened a Parliamentary Roundtable on Strengthening the Rule of Law, focusing on the issue of capital punishment, in the Senate of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

UN Women Interviews PGA Member Dip. Gloria Reyes (Dominican Republic) on Women’s Political Participation in her country

UN Women interviewed PGA Member Dip. Gloria Reyes (Dominican Republic)

Roundtable Discussion on Effective Anti-Discrimination Measures based on SOGI in South America & the Caribbean, Paramaribo Suriname

PGA convened a Roundtable Discussion in Paramaribo, Suriname on Friday, October 27, 2017.