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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.
PGA’s International Council is made up of legislative leaders from 18 countries who serve as the chairs of PGA national groups
Each year on 10 October, the global abolitionist movement comes together to observe the World Day Against the Death Penalty. In 2024 and 2025, the focus has been on addressing the myth that the death penalty ensures safety, with the message: “The Death Penalty Protects No One: Abolish it Now.”
This year’s theme, “Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures,” highlights the opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence presents for Indigenous communities.
PGA membership is open to individual legislators from elected parliaments.
Climate change threatens a range of human rights: life, water and sanitation, food security, health, housing, self-determination, culture, and development.
We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, defending human rights, and promoting inclusive governance
Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and held annually since 1973, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach. It is celebrated by millions of people across the world.
This year’s International Day for Biological Diversity also carries a clear warning: time is running out, and we must act now
The theme “Harmony with nature and sustainable development”, highlights how this plan for nature connects with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
A toolkit on the Escazú Agreement designed to equip legislators with resources to advance climate governance and environmental democracy in Latin America and the Carribbean.
The Toolkit provides parliamentarians with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to effectively enhance climate governance and environmental rights in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), through the Escazú Agreement as a crucial tool.
On 11 March 2025, Philippine authorities arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte in Manila and transferred him to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
The high seas belong to all people as a common heritage of humankind, and cover 43 percent of our Earth’s surface with life-sustaining rich biodiversity.
Government representatives and relevant authorities must respect their human rights and rights to a fair trial and due process.
The hybrid, non-partisan Caucus brought together parliamentarians, experts, and civil society to explore the Escazú Agreement.
Rep. Jim Leach was an outspoken, early champion for the establishment of the International Criminal Court. As early as 1989, more than a decade before the ICC itself was established.
The Nicaraguan Government imprisoned Brooklyn Rivera and his parliamentary alternate Nancy Henríquez, alleging the commission of “crimes of treason, undermining the national integrity, conspiracy, and spreading false news”.
The Assembly provided a vital platform for discussions on advancing international justice and combating impunity.
PGA’s annual International Council Meeting convened to elect new members to PGA’s Executive Committee and discuss PGA’s new strategic plan for the coming years.
This session, jointly hosted by Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) and ParlAmericas, will bring together parliamentarians and civil society representatives from the Caribbean SIDS for a dialogue on the Escazú Agreement
A statement developed during the Parliamentary Caucus of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean’s (ECLAC) 2nd Annual Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America & the Caribbean.
The Insights by Lawmakers on Climate Action & Oceans series (#InsightsByLawmakers) highlight ongoing efforts, national experiences, lessons learned and good practices implemented by parliamentarians to advance the goals of these Campaigns.
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Chair of PGA National Group, Hon. Patrick Kensenhuis, MP (Suriname) highlights the link between human rights and the environment...
Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua, MP (Fiji), responds to the Gender Climate Challenge: As a parliamentarian, what actions are you taking for gender equality today to build a more sustainable tomorrow?
Hon. Magele Sekati Fiaui, MP (Samoa), responds to PGA’s #GenderClimateChallenge question...
As the 28th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly begins its week-long meeting to formally discuss the growing call for a pause on deep seabed mining, PGA Secretary-General, Ms. Mónica Adame, reflects on the ongoing negotiations...
Sen. Emílio Icaza (Mexico) reflects on the importance of the Highs Seas Treaty for Human Rights and Democracy.
Dep. António Niquice (Mozambique), PGA Oceans Campaign Convenor and Chair of the Planning and Budget Commission of the Mozambican Parliament, shares the importance of prioritizing sustainability of small-scale fisheries.
Ahead of IMPAC5 (the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress in Vancouver, Canada from 3-9 February), PGA Board Member, Hon. Angela Brown Burke (Jamaica) shares the importance of Marine Protected Areas and protecting 30% of the Oceans by 2030.
Ahead of IMPAC5 (the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress in Vancouver, Canada from 3-9 February), Dip. Juan Dionicio Rodríguez Restituyo (Dominican Republic) shares the importance of taking action to protect the Oceans.
Ahead of IMPAC5 (the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress in Vancouver, Canada from 3-9 February), PGA Treasurer, Ms. Petra Bayr, MP (Austria) highlights the urgent need for Ocean protection and the far-reaching positive impacts of Marine P
Ahead of IMPAC5 (the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress in Vancouver, Canada from 3-9 February), PGA Board Member, Sen. Emílio Icaza (Mexico), on the need to prioritize Marine Protected Areas to protect the Oceans.
Marking the final day of IMPAC5 (the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress in Vancouver, Canada from 3-9 February), Hon. Moustapha Saya (Cameroon), Member of the Committee on Constitutional laws, Human Rights and Freedoms, Justice, Legislati
On the final episode surrounding IMPAC5 (the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress in Vancouver, Canada from 3-9 February), PGA Board Member, Majority Chief Whip and Chair of the Independent Institutions Committee of the People's Majlis, Hon
Special feature: Launching this year’s responses to the#GenderClimateChallenge, PGA President Hon. Naveed Qamar, MP (Pakistan) addresses the question: As a parliamentarian, what actions are you taking for gender equality today to build a more sustainable
Sharing her insight on PGA’s #GenderClimateChallenge during the month of March, PGA Board Member, Dip. Margarita Stolbizer (Argentina) addresses the question: As a parliamentarian, what actions are you taking for gender equality today to build a more sust
PGA's 44th Annual Forum was conducted virtually in 2023 and was hosted by the Parliament of Seychelles.
PGA convened the hybrid Parliamentary Caucus: Protecting Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters, jointly with the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in its capacity as Secretariat of the Escazú Agreement.
Recurrent attacks on democratic institutions over the past two decades are a stark reminder of the fragility of our systems.
In an era of pending climate departure, with the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, which poses an existential threat to Small Island Developing States like Jamaica, environmental governance and management have taken on a new meaning.
Our 44th Annual Forum will take place on November 15 - 16, 20223 Virtually
Parliamentarians for Global Action Joint event with ParlAmericas: “Towards effective environmental governance: Access to information, participation, and justice”
PGA, in collaboration with Fundación Sustentabilidad Sin Fronteras and Uno.Cinco, hosted the official side event to the Second meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP2) to the Escazú Agreement
The Plan of Action outlines specific measures that Parliamentarians can undertake to combat the illicit trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in Africa.
PGA congratulates Belize for this historic achievement, recognizing the important contributions by parliamentarians, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders toward this milestone.
With Senate Approval Now in Hand, Belmopan Can Ratify Escazú Immediately
The timely discussion took place ahead of a vote by the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica to extend the timeline to consider the bill to ratify the Agreement.
COP27 closed with the adoption of a breakthrough agreement to provide loss and damage funding for vulnerable countries heavily impacted by floods, droughts and other climate disasters.
Despite international calls for the Iranian government to respect its international obligations under international law, and to stop using the law of force to stay in power at all costs, the crackdown continues to escalate, while the revolt persists.
The Forum aimed to discuss the situation of human rights defenders in environmental matters in the region, with participants representing the Parties to the Escazú Agreement, recognized specialists in the field, human rights defenders, indigenous peoples and local communities, and people or groups in vulnerable situations who defend the environment.
A factsheet on the groundbreaking regional treaty in Latin America and the Caribbean to catalyze climate governance and action from a human rights-based approach.
This Factsheet for Parliamentarians introduces the Escazú Agreement, a groundbreaking regional treaty in Latin America and the Caribbean, that serves as a key tool to catalyze climate governance and action from a human rights-based approach
Sri Lanka, a country with over 21 million people and Asia’s oldest democracy, is facing one of its worse economic, political, and social crises in decades.
The International Community seems not to have learnt from its mistakes.
The first meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP1) to the Escazú Agreement took place on 20-22 April in Santiago, Chile.
PGA Members around the world took part in the Gender Equality Climate Challenge (#GenderClimateChallenge) throughout the month of March.
Leaders of PGA and its Ukrainian civil society partner, the Center for Civil Liberties (CCL), have written a letter to the President of the Republic of Ukraine urging decisive action towards Ukrainian membership of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
The worldwide membership of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) recalls the extraordinary leadership of President David Sassoli, champion of human rights, democracy and justice in the world.
Our 42nd Annual Forum was held virtually on December 16-17, 2021
On 10 December 2021, PGA virtually gathered a group of high-level experts and representatives from civil society organisations (CSOs) to discuss the importance of reforming national nomination procedures for the International Criminal Court (ICC) judicial
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...
Authorities In Ethiopia Must Halt Arbitrary Arrests, Political Persecution, And Mass Killings
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.
Gross Negligence Of Brazil’s Indigenous Population During The Covid-19 Pandemic May Amount To Genocide
In recent years, an increasing number of members of parliament, journalists, and social leaders have been repressed and jailed by the Venezuelan government based upon their convictions.
PGA Members worldwide have asked how they can act in support of democracy. In response, PGA has compiled an acrostic with five concrete ways you can S.T.A.N.D. with Hong Kong.
For more than 20 years, the political bipartisanship led by the Alianza Republicana Nacionalista party (ARENA) and the Farabundo Martí Front for National Liberation (FMLN) has generated significant frustrations in El Salvador
The health crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic has unfolded against a background of political turmoil... As one expert puts it, Malaysia now faces a triple crisis of coronavirus, economy, and politics.
In the framework of a memorandum of understanding between the Organization of American States (OAS) and Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), signed on 24 February, both organizations have organized...
PGA calls on parliamentarians to take actions to protect the rights of girls, women and LGBTI persons as part of their national COVID-19 response.
For more than 30 years, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) has worked for the establishment and effective operation of the International Criminal Court (ICC)...
2020 Calendar of Events and Strategic Actions: Campaign for the Rome Statute of the ICC
Our 41st Annual Forum was held in the Parliament of Cape Verde, Praia, November 21-22, 2019.
There have been 563 documented violations of the human rights of members of parliament (MPs) - a more than 20 percent increase in two years.
On Wednesday, 2 October 2019, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and their representatives gathered with members of civil society organizations to discuss the essential role of the EU in the fight against impunity.
These steps are in the rights direction. Let’s hope the application of the legal framework brings justice and protection to all LGBTI persons in Brazil.
By Honorable Dorcas Sibanda, MP Zimbabwe & Chair of PGA’s National Group - February 6, 2019
The Workshop also focused on Promoting More Effective Participation of Women Parliamentarians in Defense / Security / Development Committees.
Promoting Greater and More Effective Participation by Women MPs in Parliamentary Defence, Security and Interior Committees.
Statement by PGA Member Hon. Leila M. de Lima (The Philippines) submitted at a side event of the 39th United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Session, Geneva, Switzerland on 13 September 2018.
On June 8, PGA Board members met for the first time with the United Nations LGBTI Core Group.
On April 26-27, 2018, PGA’s Peace & Democracy Program organized in Samoa a Regional Parliamentary Workshop on Improving Compliance with the UN Program of Action Addressing The Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons...
"Milan Forum for Action in Preventing Violent Extremism and Mass Atrocities: The Role of Parliamentarians". Palazzo Isimbardi, Milan, Italy.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the situation in Ukraine and the issue of inter-parliamentary cooperation.
The global membership of PGA has recently embraced and supported the political and constitutional developments that led Guinea Bissau to become a multi-party parliamentary democracy under the Rule of Law.
Members of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) welcome the successful efforts deployed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its Member States, which resulted in a peaceful transfer of power in the Gambia last week.
News broke today that the Government of South Africa has notified the United Nations Secretary General of its intention to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The PGA Campaign to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism is part of an advocacy effort to address and eliminate the theoretical and practical bases of violent extremism.
The world saw the highest number of recorded executions since 1990 and almost 90 percent occurred in Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, according to a new report.
By depositing the instruments of ratification earlier today, El Salvador became the 124th State Party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
On Friday 23 October 2015, PGA participated at the Launch of the Code of Conduct regarding Security Council action against genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
PGA congratulates its Members in Angola for their relentless efforts leading to approved Ratification of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, as well as the Chemical Weapons Convention by the Government of Angola
Parliament of Morocco hosts 8th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the ICC and the Rule of Law in Rabat
PGA and its global membership of over 1,000 Members in 139 countries worldwide continues to monitor with growing alarm and deep concern the rapidly deteriorating situation following the most recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa.
The Sixth International Parliamentarians’ Conference on the Implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development Program of Action (IPCI/ICPD) begins on April 23rd in Stockholm, Sweden to promote dialogue among parliamentarians f
With this urgent appeal we call upon action from your countries to help the International Community to prevent a genocide in Central African Republic.
PGA held a Joint Session on the Arms Trade Treaty in the Pan-African Parliament from 17-18, October, 2013.
By depositing its Instrument of Ratification at the United Nations earlier today, Côte d’Ivoire became the 122nd State Party to the Rome Statute of the ICC. In so doing, Côte d’Ivoire has become the 34th African State to join the ICC system. This hist
Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), in collaboration with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), invite you to a Side Event on Environmental Health Initiatives: Innovative Approaches for Building Sustainable Cities during the In
December 2011, a High Level Delegation of Parliamentarians from Suriname, including the Deputy Speaker and PGA President Hon. Dr. Ruth Wijdenbosch MP and accompanied by Hon. John Achong, principle negotiator within the Delegation of Suriname in the ongoin
"The Impact of Armed Violence on Development - Issues, Challenges and Parliamentary Solutions". October 28-30 2011, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
On May 12th, PGA organized a side meeting to the 19th CSD at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations. The meeting topic was to discuss non-nuclear green energy options for countries when looking for alternatives to current products. The meeti
"Empowering Women - Building Human Security". Istanbul, Turkey, October 23-24, 2010.
"Environment, Energy Management and the Global Economy". United States Congress, Washington, DC. October 20-22, 2009.
PGA participated at this year’s 9th International Congress on AIDS in Asia Pacific (ICAAP) in Bali, Indonesia on August 9-13, 2009 with the central theme of Empowering People, Strengthening Networks.
The Hon. Ibrahim Sorie (Sierra Leone), PGA Executive Committee Member and Convenor of the PGA International Peace and Security Program, together with Mr. Nicolas de Riviere, Political Counselor of the French Permament Mission to the United Nations, welc
"Poverty & Unemployment: The Root Causes of Migration". Abuja, Nigeria, ECOWAS Parliament, November 12-13, 2007.
"Migration, Immigration And Integration". National Museum Of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland. November 17-18, 2005.
This publication offers a path forward in the next century for taking action to address global poverty.
In Defense of Human Dignity: Striking the Balance of Peace and Justice | 1-2 October 1998, United Nations
From 31 May to 2 June 1990, members of Parliamentarians for Global Action met in Bellagio, Italy for a workshop entitled Global Warming: North-South and the Planetary Partnership.
