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Global parliamentarians stand in solidarity with Myanmar colleagues

As organizations of current and former lawmakers from across the world, we stand in solidarity with the elected representatives of Myanmar's Parliament and call on the military to respect democracy...

In Memoriam – Hon. Meherzia Labidi, a voice for justice and human rights in Tunisia

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Honorable Meherzia Labidi, on 22 January 2021, at the age of 57 years old

Parliamentarians around the world condemn the coup d’état in Myanmar

PGA strongly condemns the coup d’état that took place today in Myanmar and urges the Myanmar military "to respect the rule of law" and "release immediately all civilian leaders and others who have been detained unlawfully.”

PGA expresses solidarity with the victims of the armed conflict in Central African Republic

PGA calls for the International Community to support a genuine process of peace-making, stabilization and State-building based on the respect of human rights, justice and democracy

PGA expresses solidarity with Members of the US Congress attacked on January 6, 2021 and calls for accountability for the acts of violence that led to the deaths of four people

Members of PGA, the largest network of individual legislators from all regions of the world committed to democracy, human rights and the rule of law, deplore the unprecedented attacks on the US Congress that took place in Washington DC on January 6, 2021

Improving the system for the nomination and elections of Judges: Can the “ICC system” learn from the European Court of Human Rights?

Webinar organised by Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) in partnership with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).

Strategic Dialogue among parliamentarians and civil society on Ending Child, Early and Forced Marriage and other harmful practices in Kenya

On December 16, 2020, PGA organized a webinar for Kenyan parliamentarians to discuss the need to address harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage (CEFM) and female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM) in the context of COVID-19.

UPDATE - Dominican Republic's Senate approves bill that prohibits child marriage

On December 15, the Senate unanimously ratified the bill to reform article 144 and repeal article 145 of its Civil Code effectively prohibiting child marriage. The bill was approved by the Chamber of Deputies on November 18, 2020.

In Memoriam – Asambleísta Bairon Valle, National Assembly of Ecuador

As a member of the PGA National Group in Ecuador, Asambleísta Valle actively participated in the group’s work to promote human rights, justice, democratic principles and institutions and the rule of law.

The Council of the European Union Adopts New Mechanism to Address Serious Human Rights Violations

On 7 December 2020, the Council of the European Union adopted two binding instruments establishing a framework to sanction individuals, legal persons, entities or bodies, responsible for committing serious human rights abuses.

Lawmakers in Ecuador Discuss Impact of COVID-19 on Small-Scale Fisheries

On November 30, 2020, the Commission on Biodiversity and Natural Resources of the National Assembly of the Republic of Ecuador discussed the urgent need to mobilize support for small-scale fisheries.

Egyptian Authorities Should Immediately and Unconditionally Release Human Rights Activists

Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) condemns the recent imprisonment of three leaders of a prominent Egyptian civil society organization, who have been held in pre-trial detention on baseless charges...

Italy’s Chamber of Deputies approves anti-discrimination bill that protects women and LGBTI people

Italy’s Chamber of Deputies approved an anti-discrimination bill that makes violence against women and LGBTI people a hate crime, increasing prison terms for perpetrators of such attacks.

11th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians on the International Criminal Court and the Rule of Law (CAP-ICC)

This year, the CAP-ICC was held virtually because of the restrictions stemming from the current global health crisis.

Senate of the Philippines passes bill that abolishes child marriage

The Filipino Senate unanimously voted in favor of Senate Bill No. 1373 or the “Girls Not Brides Act,” which declares child marriage illegal.

The Expulsion of Pro-Democracy Lawmakers from the Legislative Council in Hong Kong is a Violation of the Domestic and International Rule of Law

On 11 November 2020, China’s National People's Congress passed a resolution allowing Hong Kong authorities to expel members of the domestic legislature.

PGA joins 5 other International Organizations in Launching Parliamentary Handbook on Disarmament

A guide to parliamentary action in support of disarmament for security and sustainable development.

PGA members in the Dominican Republic take important step towards equality and non-discrimination

PGA and its National Group in the Dominican Republic celebrate the introduction of an important project of General Law on Equality and Non-Discrimination in the Human Rights Committee of the Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies.