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National Parliamentary Session in Suriname on Nuclear and Radiological Security

This activity aimed to engage parliamentarians in promoting nuclear and radiological security in Suriname.

Armenia ratifies international treaties aiming at the abolition of the death penalty

The ratification comes 2.5 years after the ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), aiming at the abolition of the death penalty (ICCPR-OP2) by the Government of Armenia which took place on 18 March 2021.

21ᵉ Journée mondiale contre la peine de mort

La peine capitale constitue une grave violation des normes internationales et du droit des droits de l'homme, car elle inflige des tortures et d'autres formes de mauvais traitements aux condamnés à mort, dont l'interdiction est pourtant une norme impérative du droit international.

Zimbabwe Accession to ICSANT and the Amendment to the CPPNM

The ability of Non-State Actors, including terrorists and terrorist organizations, not only to obtain and use Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), but also to gain access to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) materials, continues to pose a grave threat to international peace and security.

Parliamentarians Develop Recommendations on their Role in the Protection of Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters

PGA convened the hybrid Parliamentary Caucus: Protecting Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters, jointly with the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in its capacity as Secretariat of the Escazú Agreement.

Parliamentary Delegation from Sub-Saharan Africa Participates in EuroPride Valletta 2023

PGA seeks to provide a safe space for dialogue between Sub-Saharan African legislators and their peers from Europe and North America, and with Civil Society representatives, on the inclusion of LGBTQI+ persons.

Uni.e.s dans l’action pour la Journée internationale de la démocratie

Recurrent attacks on democratic institutions over the past two decades are a stark reminder of the fragility of our systems.

OP-ED: Jamaican Senator Sophia Frazer-Binns on Environmental governance – A case for acceding to the Escazú Agreement

In an era of pending climate departure, with the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, which poses an existential threat to Small Island Developing States like Jamaica, environmental governance and management have taken on a new meaning.

Ghana abolishes the death penalty for ordinary crimes

The adoption of the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2022, replacing capital punishment with life imprisonment, marks a significant milestone as it aligns Ghana’s criminal system with international best practice

“I Oppose the Mandatory Hijab” Campaign

This campaign is a resounding call for women’s right to decide what to wear, transcending borders, cultures, and religions to address a significant symbol that has been used to oppress and punish Iranian women for decades.

Parliamentary Delegation from Honduras participates in the Sixth Conference of LGBTI Political Leaders of the Americas and the Caribbean

Democracy requires equality. Political leaders have a great responsibility in ensuring that all communities are represented, including LGBTQI+ persons, and adopt policies and legislation increasing their representation in parliament.

PGA expresses sincere condolences on the passing of its extraordinary former member, Prof. Vittorio Prodi

Prof. Prodi was an engaged PGA Member during the 10 years as elected Member of the European Parliament during the 6th and 7th parliamentary terms, in particular in his position of the Chairperson of the PGA European Parliament Group in 2005-07.

National Parliamentary Session in The Gambia on Nuclear and Radiological Security

This event aimed at engaging parliamentarians in promoting nuclear and radiological security in The Gambia.

OP-ED: Against deep-sea mining, the international movement must grow!

Without oceans, no life on earth. The statement is clear.

 PGA National Parliamentary Session in Seychelles on Encouraging Female and Male Parliamentarians to Promote Nuclear and Radiological Security

A central focus of the Workshop was to raise awareness surrounding the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT)

PGA and ParlAmericas jointly host multi-stakeholder session on effective environmental governance

Parliamentarians for Global Action Joint event with ParlAmericas: “Towards effective environmental governance: Access to information, participation, and justice”

Un quart de siècle depuis la création de la Cour pénale internationale

Today, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), a milestone in the collective pursuit of justice, accountability, and the Rule of Law.

Déclaration du Groupe de PGA au Parlement européen pour le 25ème anniversaire de l’adoption du Statut de Rome de la Cour pénale internationale

À l’occasion du 25ème anniversaire de l’adoption du Statut de Rome de la Cour pénale internationale, nous, membres de l’Action Mondiale des Parlementaires au Parlement européen, réaffirmons notre engagement indéfectible en faveur du principe de responsabilité universelle pour les crimes les plus graves touchant l’ensemble de la communauté internationale.