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If a girl cannot attend school, is that peace?

Opinion Article by Hon. Mariam Solaimankhail, Member of Parliament of Afghanistan in exile and a Member of Parliamentarians for Global Action.

PGA Legislators Turn Shared Values into Legislative Action at WorldPride 2026

Parliamentarians for Global Action in collaboration with its partners supported the participation of legislators from 32 countries, from all regions.

Now is the time for Members of the National Assembly of Venezuela to stand for International Justice

Venezuela’s official withdrawal from the Rome Statute represents a serious setback for the fight against impunity and access to justice for victims and survivors.

Parliamentarians in Lebanon Take a Strong Stand for Human Rights by Abolishing the Death Penalty

Lebanon has today reaffirmed its dedication to fundamental human rights principles

Victims of International Crimes Deserve Justice:  Parliamentarians for Global Action calls on Chad to reverse its withdrawal from the Rome Statute

Chad's withdrawal significantly undermines the considerable efforts undertaken by members of our organization to raise awareness of the Rome Statute system and promote its implementation at the national level.

Centering survivors and strengthening justice: The GIAI's global impact

When national systems cannot or will not investigate the gravest crimes, international justice helps ensure that no one is beyond the reach of the law.

Parliamentarians urge Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali to stay in the International Criminal Court

Parliamentarians in Africa and from around the world express profound concern following Niger’s notification, and subsequent notifications from Burkina Faso and Mali, of their withdrawals from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

Keep Calm and Legislate On

A dialogue between current and former champion parliamentarians on protecting civic space, fundamental freedoms and democracy

African Parliamentarians and Human Rights Leaders Exchange Regional Lessons on Countering Hate Speech and Strengthening Democratic Accountability

The discussion focused on practical approaches to strengthening accountability mechanisms, promoting ethical leadership, and ensuring that democratic institutions can respond effectively to harmful rhetoric without undermining freedom of expression

Hungarian Parliamentarians Vote to Support the International Criminal Court

The Hungarian National Assembly voted 133–37 to remain a member of the International Criminal Court, reaffirming its commitment to international justice and the rule of law.

Afghanistan: Open letter on the proposed engagement of Taliban representatives in Brussels

On 27 May 2026, PGA joined 82 other Afghan and international human rights groups to express grave concerns regarding a potential visit by a Taliban delegation to Brussels in June 2026.

EU Day Against Impunity: Global Initiative Urges EU and Member States to Stand Firmly with Survivors

The Global Initiative Against Impunity: Making Justice Work (GIAI) calls on the European Union and its Member States to reinvigorate their commitment to ending impunity for the gravest crimes under international law and to stand firmly with survivors.

Parliamentarians from all Regions of the World adopt the Mexico City Plan of Action for Robust Ocean Governance

The event, organized under the auspices of the Senate of Mexico in Mexico City, brought together parliamentarians, experts, civil society representatives, and other key stakeholders to engage in interactive discussions.

Parliamentarians gather in Mexico City to strengthen commitment to international justice

How can legislators advance international justice? This was the question members of Parliamentarians for Global Action examined on 25 March 2026, on the sidelines of PGA’s 46th Annual Forum in Mexico City.

Global Parliamentarians Unite Against the Death Penalty in Mexico City

Parliamentarians gathered for a parliamentary workshop on the death penalty, united by a shared conviction on the universality of human rights

Global Parliamentary Call for De-escalation, Dialogue, and Peace

A Call for Responsible Leadership

Afghanistan’s Human Rights Crisis: Afghan Women MPs Address the European Parliament

On 18 March 2026, Afghan women parliamentarians, forced into exile since the Taliban’s military takeover in August 2021, spoke at a session of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI).

Parliamentarians for Global Action Elects New Board Members at 46ᵗʰ Annual Forum in Mexico City

PGA’s International Council is made up of legislative leaders from 18 countries who serve as the chairs of PGA national groups