PGA Statement on Situation in Cambodia

PGA wishes to express its deep concern over the recent detention of Mr. Kem Sokha, MP, President of The Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP).

Dominican Parliamentarians Promote Political Inclusion of LGBTI Leaders

On July 14, a group of representatives of the LGBTI community of Dominican Republic made an official visit to the National Congress, where they met with a number of parliamentarians.

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.

Legislative Assembly of El Salvador Bans Child Marriage

The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador unanimously approved reforming its Family Code to prohibit marriage among minors.

PGA félicite la Chambre des députés du Paraguay pour l'approbation de la loi de mise en œuvre du Statut de Rome de la CPI

La Chambre des députés du Paraguay a approuvé à l'unanimité le projet de loi mettant en œuvre le Statut de Rome créant la Cour pénale internationale (CPI).

The Constitutional Rights of Parliamentarians in the Maldives Must Be Respected

The global membership of PGA reiterates its call to Maldivian authorities to respect the rights of every individual including parliamentarians, in accordance with national, as well as international, legal and democratic norms and obligations.

PGA welcomes the Malaysian Cabinet’s approval of a bill on the mandatory death penalty for drug-related crimes

PGA congratulates the government of Malaysia for having announced that the Cabinet had approved a bill that would abolish the mandatory death penalty for drug-related crimes.

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.

Parliamentary Roundtable and Consultations on the Abolition of the Death Penalty in Malaysia and in Asia

On 25 July 2017, parliamentarians, representatives from civil society and the diplomatic community met in the Parliament of Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur, to discuss the abolition of the death penalty in the region.

PGA célèbre la Journée mondiale de la justice internationale, qui marque le dix-neuvième anniversaire du Statut de Rome de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI)

PGA took action on International Justice Day to reinforce the fundamental role of the ICC in the unwavering pursuit of international justice, the protection of human rights and the establishment of the Rule of Law.

Consultations sur la ratification de conventions internationales relatives au maintien de la paix et la sécurité, au contrôle des armes et à la lutte contre l’impunité

une délégation de PGA s’est rendue à Haïti dans le cadre de Consultations sur la ratification de conventions internationales relatives à la paix et la sécurité, le contrôle des armes, l’État de droit et la lutte contre l’impunité.

In Memoriam - Hon. Yusuf Zyia Irbec MP, Turkey

It is with heavy hearts and sad regret that we learned of the passing of Hon. Yusuf Zyia Irbec, MP, Turkey, on June 19, 2017, at the age of 58.

Legislative Forum "Sharing Experiences and Best Practices in Latin America and the Caribbean to Prevent and End Child Marriage and Early Unions"

The Legislative Forum was held on July 5 in collaboration with the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador, UN Women and UNICEF, San Salvador.

Le Secrétaire général de PGA rencontre le nouveau Ministre de la Justice et garde des Sceaux de Gambie

Le 5 juillet, le Secrétaire Général de PGA, Dr. David Donat Cattin a rencontré aujourd'hui le nouveau ministre de la Justice et garde des Sceaux de Gambie, M. Abubacarr M Tambedou.

PGA Affirms its Support of the Inter-American System of Human Rights

PGA affirms its commitment to uphold the Human Rights of all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and/or sex characteristics.

Diversity Is Inspiring

Today, June 28th, we celebrate LGBTI Pride Day, which commemorates the Stonewall riots that started on this date in 1969 and are widely considered to have sparked the gay liberation movement.

Roundtable on Strategies to Strengthen the United Nations by Increasing Democratic Representation

The aim of the Roundtable was to explore mechanisms to increase the democratic representation and accountability of the United Nations (UN).

Strategic Roundtable of the PGA UN Advisory Committee and PGA Executive Committee

On 5 June, PGA held its 2nd meeting of the UN Advisory Committee in 2017, hosted by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the UN.