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Parliamentarians from the Republic of Ghana and Uganda reinforced their commitment to international justice and human rights during their visit to the Hague

PGA organised a visit of members of Parliament from Ghana and Uganda to the Hague. The delegation, was composed of 10 Parliamentarians and two staff members.

PGA Webinar Promoting Universality and Implementation of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and its Additional Protocol/s in the Caribbean Region

This Webinar was the second of a series of 4 such activities in Africa, Latin America, Asia/Pacific and Caribbean/CARICOM, jointly implemented by PGA and the Council of Europe, to promote Universality and Implementation of The Budapest Convention on Cyber

Zimbabwe Accedes to the Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM)

Zimbabwe acceded to the Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) on Monday, 20th September 2021

PGA congratulates the Government of Chile on the occasion of its ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

The Chilean Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved the Draft Agreement ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, adopted in New York in 2017.

PGA Welcomes the Refusal of Uganda's President to Promulgate the Sexual Offences Bill

The Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni returned the Bill to the Parliament for reconsideration.

Successful participation of PGA members at the Interparliamentary Plenary Assembly celebrated during WorldPride Copenhagen 2021

PGA joined the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, the LGBTQ Victory Institute and the Global Equality Caucus as an Executive Partner of the Interparliamentary Plenary Assembly as part of WorldPride Copenhagen 2021

International Day of Democracy: An Opportunity to Reaffirm our Commitment to Democratic Renewal

Today, as the world continues grappling with the devastating effects of a global pandemic and a severe decline of democracy and human rights Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) joins efforts to echo and commemorate the International Day of Democracy.

Roundtable on Afghanistan: Learning From Our Past Mistakes to Move Ahead to Try to Prevent New Atrocities

The roundtable explored actions that could be undertaken by the international community which could have an impact toward the prevention of atrocity crimes and improve the safety and security of Afghan civilians.

Philippines Senate Ratifies Arms Trade Treaty

PGA's International Peace and Security Program is pleased to congratulate the Senate of the Philippines on the occasion of its approval last week of ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty.

Argentina National Group Working to Ratify Cape Town Agreement

On August 26, 2021, the National Group in Argentina, met to discuss how the Cape Town Agreement can help to fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

PGA Regional Caribbean Parliamentary Webinar to Promote Nuclear and Radiological Security

This Webinar was the second in a series of 8 such Webinars which PGA will organize aimed at facilitating and encouraging parliamentary diplomacy to promote International Cooperation on Nuclear and Radiological Security.

Civil Society Urges Sudanese Government to Transfer Former President Al-Bashir and Others to the International Criminal Court

PGA joins 66 Civil Society Orgnaization in calling on Sudanese authories to show their commitment to breaking with a decades-long legacy of impunity

Afghanistan: Taliban must immediately halt human rights violations, especially those perpetrated against women and children

The mounting human rights violations committed by the Taliban in Afghanistan against women and children are deeply alarming.

Tunisian authorities must respect democratic institutions

PGA urges Tunisian authorities to respect democratic principles and restore the democratic order. Respect for judicial independence, human rights and civil and political rights, and the separation of powers, are fundamental to the Rule of Law.

Malaysian Government Must Respect Constitutional Rights of Opposition Legislators

PGA urges the Malaysian government to respect its constitutional order, fundamental democratic principles such as the separation of power, and the civil and political rights of parliamentarians.

Sudan: One step closer to ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

PGA welcomes the landmark decision taken unanimously by Sudan’s Cabinet to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), of which Sudan has been a signatory since 2000.

Joint Statement of Concern on the Rise in Anti-Bahá’í  Propaganda

A recent report by the Bahá'í Community of Canada found that “Iran’s state-sponsored campaign of hatred against the Bahá'í Faith has been on the rise across all media platforms, including the web, social media, radio, newspapers, and television.”

Parliamentarians for Global Action condemns the imprisonment of Member of Parliament Freddy Guevara

On 12 July 2021, Member of Parliament and former President of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Mr. Freddy Guevara, was a victim of enforced disappearance after being arbitrarily detained for more than 55 hours...