Statement by former PGA Member Hon. Kindness Paradza on the domestication of the Biological Weapons Convention in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Government has domesticated the UN Biological Weapons Convention by drafting the Biological Weapons Bill.

Parliamentarians: Critical Stakeholders in Addressing AI Threats to Democracy and Leveraging its Potential

While the world advances towards digitalization, the use of and dependence on information technology, networks and databases has become more and more pervasive in society.

PGA Celebrates the Verkhovna Rada’s Historic Adoption of the Law Ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and its Amendments

On 21 August 2024, with an overwhelming 281 votes in favor out of 328 MPs present, the Verkhovna Rada adopted the Law to Ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and its amendments.

Legislators Denounce the Political Violence against the Opposition in Venezuela amid Controversial Election Results

We forcefully denounce the political violence against the opposition in Venezuela and call for the immediate release of all arbitrarily detained persons, including Mr. Freddy Superlano, leader of the opposition party Voluntad Popular and former state gove

PGA Celebrates the Release of Mr. Vladimir Kara-Murza

Mr. Vladimir Kara-Murza was released on August 1, 2024, in a historic prisoner swap between Russia and the West.

Ghanaian MPs Engage in High-Level Discussions on ICC Draft Implementing Legislation Bill

The visit aimed to provide the MPs with comprehensive information and address questions concerning the draft bill to implement the provisions of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the national level.

Seychelles Approves Ratification of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT)

PGA especially wishes to acknowledge the central role played by PGA Executive Committee Member Hon. Bernard Georges in connection with this decision.

PGA participates in Human Rights Activists Forum

Representatives of civil society organizations from Sub-Saharan Africa gathered to discuss challenges and opportunities to advance inclusion and equality of LGBTQI+ persons.

PGA Member Hon. Dr. Ephraim Kayembe MP welcomes ratification of Arms Trade Treaty by the Government of Malawi

Malawi has ratified the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) a multilateral agreement that regulates trade in conventional weapons.

Renforcer le mouvement abolitionniste : lancement du Consortium mondial pour l’abolition de la peine de mort

La peine de mort reste une préoccupation majeure en matière de droits de l'homme. Pour la seule année 2023, Amnesty International a recensé 1 153 exécutions, soit une augmentation de 31 % par rapport à l'année précédente et le chiffre le plus élevé depuis 2015.

Championing Human Rights, Democracy and The Rule of Law - International Day of Parliamentarism 2024

We invite parliamentarians to learn more about our toolkits and resources on democracy, the environment, gender equality, international justice, peace and security and the inclusion of marginalized populations.

PGA National Parliamentary Session on Nuclear and Radiological Security Dodoma, Tanzania

While Tanzania is already a State Party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation and other treaties, action is still pending .with respect to several other crucial international conventions and treaties which regulate nuclear and radiological security,.

Parliamentarians Must Tackle Hate Speech to Protect Inclusive Democracy

In a 2021 resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on “promoting inter-religious and intercultural dialogue and tolerance in countering hate speech”.

Somalia Paves the Way for Justice & Accountability

The delegation – all members of the Committee of Justice and Defense from the Federal Parliament of Somalia – had the opportunity to engage in direct and crucial exchanges on accountability and justice.

Faire Fonctionner La Justice : La Société Civile S'unit Dans La Lutte Mondiale Contre L'impunité

L'impunité est un obstacle. Le plus important à la justice et à la réparation pour les victimes et les survivants de violations des droits humains et de crimes internationaux. Aujourd’hui, seul un nombre infime de criminels répondent de leurs actes.

Parliamentarians from Suriname Strengthen ties with International Organizations to Champion International Cooperation

From 15 to 17 May 2024, a delegation of Members of Parliament from Suriname participated in a high-level visit to The Hague, The Netherlands, organized by Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA).

Legislators and Representatives of the Diplomatic Community discuss Democracy and Human Rights

Diplomatic representatives had the opportunity to discuss PGA’s current thematic priorities and the challenges legislators face in the implementation of a human rights-centered agenda that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

PGA Welcomes Unanimous Parliamentary approval in Fiji for Accession to Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

Unanimous support for Fiji’s accession of the Budapest Convention