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.
Maduro's form of government is consolidating a more hegemonic movement towards political persecution.
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).
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.
Hosted by the Parliament of Saint Lucia on August 26, 2020
Recent crackdowns in Zimbabwe have left the country with several people killed, injured and arrested.
Gross Negligence Of Brazil’s Indigenous Population During The Covid-19 Pandemic May Amount To Genocide
The Employment Act 2020 protects various categories of individuals from workplace discrimination, including those of diverse sexual orientation.
PGA Congratulates Niue on its Accession to the Arms Trade Treaty on 6th August 2020, becoming the 110th State Party to the ATT.
Afghanistan acceded to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) on 29th July 2020, becoming the 109th State Party to the ATT.
São Tomé and Príncipe now becomes the 108th State Party to the Arms Trade Treaty.
Dip. Carla Piccolomini, Chair of the PGA Argentina Group, expressed the group’s support for the Campaign which aims to foster political will for necessary reforms to international institutions amid the health and economic crises caused by the pandemic.
Members of the House of Deputies of Lebanon, of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Morocco and of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People of Tunisia met virtually to discuss and exchange ideas on the fight against impunity.
On 17 July, international community commemorates the International Justice Day, this year marking the 22nd anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
A webinar on “Putting an End to Greed: The interaction between respect for human rights and the protection of nature” featured the participation of experts in the field of international law, sustainable development, advocacy and human rights.
The Board of Directors of the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC, established by the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC, announced a new member: Dr. Minou Tavárez Mirabal.
The National Assembly has voted to adopt the law on the General Regime of Conventional Weapons, Their Parts, Components and Munitions.
On 2 July 2020, the Chamber of Deputies of Chile unanimously approved a bill to implement the Biological Weapons Convention and Chemical Weapons Convention into domestic Law.