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Introducing PGA’s One-on-One Interview Series

PGA has launched a One-on-One Interview Series to learn and share the stories of PGA member-parliamentarians.

Parliamentarians of the National Assembly of Ecuador meet to discuss the Death Penalty in the Americas

To commemorate the 18th International Day Against the Death Penalty, the PGA National Group, together with the Parliamentary Group on Human Rights of the National Assembly of Ecuador, organized a virtual seminar.

Philippines: PGA supports the legislative initiative of Sen. Leila de Lima to prevent and counter extrajudicial killings

Senator Leila M. de Lima, member of PGA, recently filed in the Senate of the Philippines Bill no. 1842 to prevent and counter extra-judicial killings, which are taking place in a widespread and systematic manner in the Republic of The Philippines...

International Day of the Girl 2020

Today, 11 October 2020, marks the International Day of the Girl.

Maldives’ High Court Recognizes Marital Rape for the First Time, PGA Executive Board Member, Rozaina Adam, MP (Maldives) reacted to the news

The verdict came on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference of Women, which led to the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action.

PGA Marks 18th World Day Against the Death Penalty - ‘Access to counsel: a matter of life or death’ – What can parliamentarians do?

To mark the 18th World Day Against the Death Penalty, members of the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty (WCADP) focused on the right to effective legal representation.

Virtual Workshop with Malaysian and Indonesian Parliamentarians to address challenges of COVID-19 through Implementation of Existing International Biosecurity and Biosafety Frameworks

The virtual Workshop with Malaysian and Indonesian Parliamentarians addressed the challenges of COVID-19 through Implementation of International Biosecurity and Biosafety Frameworks.

Iranian Authorities should Immediately Release Human Rights Defender Nasrin Sotoudeh

Ms. Sotoudeh was arrested and imprisoned based on politically motivated charges.

The Parliament of Ukraine passed in its first reading the Bill implementing international criminal and humanitarian law

Bill no. 2689 harmonizes the criminal code of Ukraine with international criminal law and international humanitarian law.

Magnitsky-Type Sanctions: A Tool for Parliamentarians in Addressing Human Rights Abuses

To commemorate the Int'l Day of Democracy, PGA, and the RWCHR are organizing a Panel Discussion on Magnitsky-type “sanctions” and how legislators can contribute to preventing and fighting impunity for the violation of human rights.

Intimidation of leading PGA Member in Venezuela by the Maduro Regime

Maduro's form of government is consolidating a more hegemonic movement towards political persecution.

Participation of Hon. Amina Maelainine in a Panel Discussion on Existing Legal Limits to Security Council Veto Power in the Face of Atrocity Crimes

On 10 September 2020, PGA co-hosted a Panel Discussion on “Existing Legal Limits to Security Council Veto Power in the Face of Atrocity Crimes”, title of the new book of Professor Jennifer Trahan (New York University - NYU).

Parliamentarians in Maldives take action on Human Rights

On 24 August 2020, the Parliament of the Maldives (The People’s Majlis) took a critical step forward to protecting human rights in their country.

Regional Caribbean Consultation: The Role of Parliamentarians in Building More Inclusive Societies

Hosted by the Parliament of Saint Lucia on August 26, 2020

Zimbabwe should end human rights abuses and uphold democratic principles and the rule of law

Recent crackdowns in Zimbabwe have left the country with several people killed, injured and arrested.

Urgent Action Alert 4: Brazil

Gross Negligence Of Brazil’s Indigenous Population During The Covid-19 Pandemic May Amount To Genocide

Parliament of Barbados adopts workplace protections for individuals of diverse sexual orientation

The Employment Act 2020 protects various categories of individuals from workplace discrimination, including those of diverse sexual orientation.

Niue Accedes to the Arms Trade Treaty

PGA Congratulates Niue on its Accession to the Arms Trade Treaty on 6th August 2020, becoming the 110th State Party to the ATT.