Table ronde stratégique de parlementaires sur la protection des fonds marins

PGA organized a Strategic Roundtable with Parliamentarians on the Protection of the Deep Seabed – an urgent topic considering the responsible international regulatory body.

Statement of the Ecocide Alliance On Environmental Crimes in Ukraine

The Russian military invasion of Ukraine has passed its third month. During this time, we have witnessed appalling violations of humanitarian law, international law and the international order. This invasion has come with not only grave humanitarian consequences but also long-term environmental costs.

Atelier régional africain de PGA pour la promotion de la sécurité biologique

Au cours de cet atelier de deux jours, les participants ont pu partager leurs propres idées et expériences en matière de promotion de la sécurité biologique dans leurs pays respectifs mais aussi au niveau régional.

3ème Table ronde sur l’Afghanistan : Soutenir les ressortissants afghans sur le terrain et en exil

To avoid Afghanistan becoming a safe haven for perpetrators of egregious crimes, the international community must continue securing support and resources for the International Criminal Court (ICC).

The Republic of Namibia has submitted its instrument of accession to the Biological Weapon Convention

Statement by Hon. Hamunyera Hambyuka Member of Parliament On the Occasion of the Parliamentarians For Global Action Regional African Workshop “Promoting Biological Security”

The State of Honduras acknowledges responsibility for the death of transgender activist Vicky Hernandez

On May 9, 2022, Ms. Xiomara Castro, President of Honduras, publicly acknowledged the responsibility of the State of Honduras for the murder of Vicky Hernandez, a transgender activist, on the night of June 28, 2009.

PGA calls for halting the execution of Dr. Ahmad Reza Djalali in Iran

PGA joins the global urgent call of human rights organizations and academic associations pleading Iranian authorities to halt the execution of the Iranian-Swedish medical doctor, lecturer and researcher, Dr. Ahmad Reza Djalali and to release him instead.

PGA Welcomes Cooperation at the First Conference of the Parties to the Escazú Agreement

The first meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP1) to the Escazú Agreement took place on 20-22 April in Santiago, Chile.

Democracy, Human Rights, and Accountability at Grave Stake in the Philippines

The recent presidential elections in the Philippines were marked by a fully-fledged campaign of disinformation, misinformation, and a false portrayal of the Marcos dynasty as a “golden age” for the Philippines, as reported by international media.

Ukraine: PGA calls for the ratification of the Rome Statute and welcomes the adoption of the Law on Cooperation with the ICC by the Verkhovna Rada

PGA welcomes the adoption of the Law on the Amendments to the Criminal Procedural Code of Ukraine by the Verkhovna Rada on 03 May 2022.

PGA condemns the execution of Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam

PGA strongly condemns the execution of Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam on 27 April 2022, which testifies to the failure of the Singaporean judicial system and of Malaysian authorities to protect and uphold fundamental principles under international law.

Un grand pas pour la justice et le principe de responsabilité en Colombie

For the first time, Colombia and the victims of mass atrocity crimes had the opportunity to hear publicly from the perpetrators about their involvement and responsibility for these crimes and answer questions before their victims.

Asian Regional Briefing by PGA on Nuclear and Radiological Security Project Overview of Review Conference of States Parties to A/CPPNM

The webinar was aimed at facilitating Legislators in joining the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT), the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials (CPPNM) and its Amendment (ACPPNM).

PGA participates in Workshop on Leadership for Good Governance and Social Transformation in the Caribbean

The Workshop on Leadership for Good Governance and Social Transormation in the Caribbean hosted by thethe Workshop on Leadership for Good Governance and Social Transformation in the Caribbean hosted by the Commonwealth Secretariat, UN Women, and Caribbean

PGA urges the authorities of Singapore to halt the execution of a mentally disabled person

Given that Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam is intellectually disabled, and committed a non-violent crime, we sincerely appeal for the authorities of Singapore to pardon Mr. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam’s death sentence.

Rencontre du Président de la CPI avec les responsables et membres de PGA en Guinée-Bissau pour faire progresser le processus de ratification du Statut de Rome

Les 19 et 20 avril 2022, PGA a soutenu l’engagement des plus hautes autorités de la Guinée-Bissau avec le Président de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI), M. le juge Piotr Hofmański.

Guerre en Ukraine

On 24 February 2022, the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine. This premeditated, unjustified, and unjustifiable invasion, firmly condemned by PGA, represents an act of aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine in violation of the UN Charter...

Artificial Intelligence and the spread of Hate Speech and Propaganda

PGA is co-organizating a panel discussion on “AI and the spread of hate speech & propaganda: Challenges and possibilities in the use of AI and its legislative regulation.”